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Toyota Corolla 2003 Engine Advice Needed by firstfuckson(op): 5:46pm On Feb 11, 2016

I drive an 03 corolla. I got it in January last year. It was naija used earlier. I believe the previous owner got it in January 2012. I do not know the service history but I think it was not serviced previously with 5w 30 motor oil.
Since I got it I have serviced trice with 5w 30 motor oil. I serviced last august last year. I do not drive much maybe around 2000km since last service date. But when I checked the oil level this morning though the oil is still relatively OK but due for service I notice the oil has gone down. The level is close to quarter above the first hole on the dip stick. When I serviced last it was almost close to the second hole in level on the dip stick.
My neighbors say my engine may be getting weak. So I ask should I still continue with my 5w30 engine oil or use another heavier engine oil for the next service. And what could be the possible cause of the issue and likely remedies to the shortage of oil.
Hope you can understand my issue.

Re: Toyota Corolla 2003 Engine Advice Needed by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:41pm On Feb 11, 2016

firstfuckson:
I drive an 03 corolla. I got it in January last year. It was naija used earlier. I believe the previous owner got it in January 2012. I do not know the service history but I think it was not serviced previously with 5w 30 motor oil.
Since I got it I have serviced trice with 5w 30 motor oil. I serviced last august last year. I do not drive much maybe around 2000km since last service date. But when I checked the oil level this morning though the oil is still relatively OK but due for service I notice the oil has gone down. The level is close to quarter above the first hole on the dip stick. When I serviced last it was almost close to the second hole in level on the dip stick.
My neighbors say my engine may be getting weak. So I ask should I still continue with my 5w30 engine oil or use another heavier engine oil for the next service. And what could be the possible cause of the issue and likely remedies to the shortage of oil.
Hope you can understand my issue.

try mobil 0w-40. If it still burns, try SEPSA 20W50 (mineral oil)

Re: Toyota Corolla 2003 Engine Advice Needed by firstfuckson(op): 11:21pm On Feb 11, 2016

OK. Thanks. But what is SEPSA?

Re: Toyota Corolla 2003 Engine Advice Needed by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:12am On Feb 12, 2016

firstfuckson:
OK. Thanks. But what is SEPSA?

maybe I got the spelling wrong, I'll take a pic and send.

Re: Toyota Corolla 2003 Engine Advice Needed by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:00am On Feb 12, 2016

ITS CEPSA, it's the last resort I use for oil burn. In your case I'm sure you have not gotten to this stage

Re: Toyota Corolla 2003 Engine Advice Needed by DeeOneBangin: 10:29am On Feb 12, 2016

Gazz how much is this cepsa? Is it available everywhere.

Op, have u thoroughly checked for leakages as well?

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