I can't believe what Toyota did to my engine!

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

Do you own a scion or with a similar engine like the camry? If so please tell us about what you have experienced.

[@johnny7442]

I own a 06 Scion tC with 216k miles on it and stills runs like a champ I change my oil every 3,000 miles and keep a gallon of oil in the trunk in case if I need to add other than that it’s a very reliable car

[@shaunwood2365]

06 Toyota Solara 298000 miles 2azfe.

[@gilbertstraube9937]

I got one today 2009 tc 90,000 miles 2200

[@dinhscot]

I have a Lexus V6 and its run like a champ

[@billybob1723]

I own a 2008 tC 2AZFE with almost 70,000 miles. The car averages less than 5000 miles per year. For this reason I've changed oil every 12 months instead of every 6 months. I started noticing slight consumption around 45,000 miles, so I switched from 5w20 blend to 0w20 full synthetic. Even with full synthetic, I'm still burning half a quart every ~4300 miles or 12 months. I'm only guessing but I probably don't have stuck oil rings and scored cylinder wall(s). So I started changing oil every 6 months which is less than 3000 miles per change. This might be overkill, considering fully assembled short blocks are $2000 or less. Only down side is my OEM short block was assembled in Japan. It's probably in better condition than a new replacement block assembled in the US. Never mind that $2000 will buy a lot of oil changes.

[@matthewbennett1409]

My 2008 Scion tC engine blew after a year and half of ownership. I bought it used in 2012 with about 78k miles and it had serious oil consumption problems. I kept up with it pretty well, but it blew at 103k miles and I had the engine replaced. Now I’ve got 200k miles on the body and 150k on the engine and it runs great. I had to get a junkyard motor from a 2009 Scion and it has a lot less oil consumption problems and is pretty reliable and holding up great. The only real complaint I have was Toyota’s response which was to charge me 10k for the new engine replacement which I denied and was able to find a mechanic who could do it for 4.5k. Overall I’d recommend almost any year outside of the 2007-2009 range for both Scion and Toyota that carried this engine.

[@Rizer1231]

I have a 2006 TC l, it burns a bit of oil, I havent measured how much it bunrs, but it hasn't blown up, I've only put like 55K miles on it and kept up with the oil chnages, I'm at 216K on the odometer.

[@stevenlamb8726]

Hey Nate, love all the effort you put into your channel! My wife has a 2007 RAV4, 140k miles with the 2AZ-FE. Right now it is burning around 1 quart every 600-800 miles so I top it off frequently, but other than that it has been a good and reliable engine (and easy to work on). My question is, have you ever thought about attempting the TSB to fix the rings? Watch Wes Work and The Care Care Nut have videos about this TSB. I’m considering performing it on the RAV4. Any advice? Thanks!

[@Jasoncalvo7]

I have a 2008 scion TC and I love my car. I bought it in 2020 off a friend for $1400 and all it wants is oil changes and gas and it keeps going no problems. I did just change the alternator myself at 163k miles but that’s expected at that mileage.

[@Rizer1231]

Same, I own a 2006 Tc. I also recently changed the Alternator, which was a pain because I also had to replace the tensioner, and also the battery, so like 3 things.

[@Jasoncalvo7]

@@Rizer1231 that alternator change was a nightmare. Getting it out then replacing it was super annoying. And then the belt fell off and getting back in place was even worse. So yeah I feel you. But now I know how to do it lol

[@Rizer1231]

@Jasoncalvo7 I think it's just the tensioner that goes bad and it's a pain to replace because the bolt that holds it hits the frame, so you need to take off the engine mount near it and jack it up, to barely give you enough space to remove the bolt and then take off the old tensioner and put in the new one, but replacing the belt after that was a breeze.

[@INYOURFACE-1]

Original sparkplug? Water pump , steering What had been replaced?

[@Haywood-Jablomie]

Yep, that's my car... 2008 Scion TC with projector lights... I burn about half a quart a week

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

They are still reliable if taken care of from my experience but what do you think?

[@Haywood-Jablomie]

@@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO I've got 156000 miles so far. Only my Brake Master Cylinder has died so far. Everything else is still stock aside from regular maintenance stuff... I buy SuperTech Full Synthetic oil and basically top up twice a week. One 5 liter jug lasts about a month and half i think. I used to use wix platinum/Napa high end full synthetic filters, but I've recently found a 20 pack of Fram Ultra Synthetic filters with the Steel Mesh innards and I use those now. Honestly, I don't know how long it will last but I pretty much always have fresh oil because it burns like crazy. lol

[@lillokox3]

@@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO i own an 05 tc and its burning too much oil already, is it worth to replace the engine,if so how much of an stimate it is ?

[@Molonlabee_]

@@lillokox3 I have a 09. Toyota willl fix it for you for free . There was a recall.

[@Haywood-Jablomie]

​@@Molonlabee_ Toyota Canada refused to fix mine, even back in 2010 they said no . lol

[@ubangiestomp]

Nice ride through Harlan! Those can be some bumpy roads.

[@williamclick9771]

Need to ask you a question. I have a 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder that was given to me. Can you tell me anything about these engine? Are they good engines? Can you tell me what to expect? Since it's a 2000 engine I change the oil every 3000 miles.

[@dgunearthed7859]

he might want to know how many miles that car has on it to assist in his response.

[@williamclick9771]

@@dgunearthed7859 The 2000 Camry LE 4 cylinder has 177,690 miles on it. If that's what he needs.

[@arniceousmaximus2183]

I heard about the oil burning ring issue

[@artok3897]

”Ring of Fire” as in certain song: It burns, burns, burns like a…

[@austintalley4070]

Car Care Nut had a video on this engine. Change the oil more regularly and they won't build up carbon and clog the rings.

[@Haywood-Jablomie]

Unfortunately his video was discredited even by Toyota themselves. It's going to happen pretty much no matter what you do. Most of his other videos are excellent though.

[@HeinzGuderian_]

Toyotas messing up? Say it aint so. They stopped being good 20+ years ago. The bean counters took over and the first thing they got rid of was quality control. I guarantee that's not the original engine.

[@dgunearthed7859]

bean counters kill all good things. Not just toyotas.

[@Heavonix]

wierd my buddy has an 2005 with 250k miles in it and no oil consumption

[@Kapatid39]

Hey nates can you teach me how to re install serpentine belt thank you

[@artok3897]

Actually that is the coupe version of Toyota Avensis (4-door sedan), which was manufactured in the United Kingdom.

[@busywl69]

would be a perfect car but they drink oil. Well my 09 does. I'd hate to get rid of it since it only has 138k but I'm worried about the cat converter going bad. Good vid!

[@jacobking4106]

Man my 2006 with 136k miles just started to have low pressure. Making an engine noise. I've changed the oil every 3k miles with good oil and wix filters. Makes me sick

[@AudielGt]

I USE 20W50 CONVENTIONAL OIL ans it last more Good car so far!!!!

[@al-zj2sy]

319000 miles ....???????

[@anthonyp291]

My 2014 tC built in japan

[@junior112795]

My Tc has 222,xxx miles bought it for $1500 don't think I'll get rid of it til maybe 300,xxx miles🤣

[@petermuniz9296]

I had a 2003 I had to trade it in for 2015 Camry

[@fred-san]

Maybe see 1 million de kilometre moteur (prechauffage systematique de 10 minutes au moins au ralenti, etc etc etc) cela devrait limiter le jeu au segments, en limitant aussi l'usure aux bagues de bielles. telecommande de demarrage a distance bienvenue....

[@GreatBeyond74]

toyota isn't fixing the issue?

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

They did some but often it was out of warranty or just to long ago.

[@tastyautomotive5619]

Toyota put out an warranty extended period (WEP) bulletin for it. They extended the warranty for piston ring replacements to 10 years or 240,000KM in Canada.

[@mackenziepruitt3756]

My scion is the best

[@kingdingaling5055]

Lol oil burning is the least of your worries. Wait till the head bolts strip