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Oil Shortage In Camry 07 With 4 Plugs by Emman7548(op): 8:49pm On Feb 09, 2018

D car with 2AZ engine is barely one year and was bought as tokunbo with over 200k mileage . Has Serviced it only twice with 20w-50 engine oil but noticed oil shortage though slight at about 400 to 500 miles of driving. Do I switch over to 5w-30 or do I continue with d 20w-50? Your candid advise will be appreciated.

Re: Oil Shortage In Camry 07 With 4 Plugs by nurey(m): 9:35pm On Feb 09, 2018

Yes you can switch over since it's bare a year old. After switching check exhaust for smoke and Guage for shortage also ensure there is no external leak due to worn out seals or under pan damage.

If no external leak and there is still oil shortage and smoke from exhaust sometimes only visible when throttle is held between 2 and 3rpm. Then you have damaged internal components of the engine.

Solutions replace engine outright

Re: Oil Shortage In Camry 07 With 4 Plugs by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:58pm On Feb 09, 2018

Emman7548:
D car with 2AZ engine is barely one year and was bought as tokunbo with over 200k mileage . Has Serviced it only twice with 20w-50 engine oil but noticed oil shortage though slight at about 400 to 500 miles of driving. Do I switch over to 5w-30 or do I continue with d 20w-50? Your candid advise will be appreciated.

by default 2az built in the USA have oil burn issues caused by worn out piston rings.

Do not bother with 5w30, short drain intervals on Mineral oil would be better.

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Re: Oil Shortage In Camry 07 With 4 Plugs by Bizzyliss(m): 4:57am On Feb 10, 2018

I too like 2gr

Re: Oil Shortage In Camry 07 With 4 Plugs by Readonee35L(m): 9:48am On Feb 10, 2018

Bizzyliss:
I too like 2gr

Strong engine.
I also like its quiteness.
But a little lazy in its category.

Re: Oil Shortage In Camry 07 With 4 Plugs by Inception(m): 1:51pm On Feb 10, 2018

Readonee35L:
Strong engine.
I also like its quiteness.
But a little lazy in its category.

the engine is quite dated.

Been in use since late 2004.

Re: Oil Shortage In Camry 07 With 4 Plugs by Bizzyliss(m): 2:51pm On Feb 10, 2018

Readonee35L:
Strong engine.
I also like its quiteness.
But a little lazy in its category.

which of them is the best?

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