Here's why Toyota Engines Fail

[@dr4g1116]

Depending on the year, these motors had a TSB for the oil control rings clogging, causing oil burning. That's likely what happened to this motor. Prior owner probably didn't ever check the oil.

[@dale116dot7]

I’ve seen this type of engine switch from ‘normal’ to ‘burning oil’ rapidly. Even if you check the oil every day and it’s fine, then one day it’ll drink a couple of litres of oil in a one or two hour drive.

[@dabigboom8140]

@@dale116dot7 i have a 2002 corolla that has that issue, working on getting the engine out to hopefully tear it down and fix it

[@dale116dot7]

@@dabigboom8140 Someone I know had a mid-2000s RAV4 and the oil was topped up before a two hour drive. Halfway through the drive (one hour) the oil pressure lamp came on, she pulled to the side of the road and filled it up again. Yet it drove for months with just a little higher than normal consumption. The local dealer would monitor the oil use but never believed that the oil consumption could switch on and off like that, even with new crankcase ventilation parts. In the end, the ECM went into the unintended acceleration mode once and she got rid of it after that. It wasn’t a floor mat or anything. I think that the diagnostic for the pedal is not fast enough and the remedial action that the software did was not adequate for avoiding low speed collisions. But my day job is actually writing ECM software.

[@Mygfisawesone]

I had an ‘03 Camry with this engine and I’m sure the previous owner didn’t give a rats ass about the car because it was absolutely awful on burning oil and it was leaking from everywhere.

[@Mid2stars]

@@dabigboom8140 Just put heavy oil like 15w40 or a good engine additive. I even used 20w50. It helped a lot! It really cant damage the old engine its already damaged

[@n0ch91c3s]

I tried watching someone else's engine teardown video. He started by removing the spark plugs. Three minutes later, he was STILL REMOVING SPARK PLUGS. I had to stop there, the video was 30minutes long. I APPRECIATE YOU!

[@tonyl7286]

Toyotas are generally reliable, but I've met a ton of Toyota owners with this mentality of: unless the car doesn't work, it doesn't require maintenance. Oil change intervals? What are those? Fluid flushes? But ___ is still working fine. Spark plugs? Engine still cranks so no need. Tire rotation? Yeah that's just a scam. They have to be the most neglected cars on the road and I avoid buying them.

[@Techie1224]

😅😅

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

I know I’m always doing oil changes it feels like in my 2 4Runners every 5k. I don’t subscribe to the 10k oil changes.

[@hadi8561]

@@JAMESWUERTELE 10k oil changes can be done but not if you live in a climate with extreme temperatures and/or your driving style is aggressive.

[@meeder78]

@@hadi8561 or if you drive a lot of short distances.

[@galaxygs96]

you are right my father is example he never changed the fluids of the his toyota only the engine oil he believes is important. Now he owns Ram the mechanical failure is very significant and it's unreliable at all compared to Toyota that gets only oil

[@andrepower6]

Nothing hurts more than seeing a good engine or car that's been destroyed by stupid people who neglect everything.

[@uhtred7860]

You are going to LOVE this channel, stupid, lazy people = kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3_OmYZjhdeHhc0 Some of the things in the videos on that channel i would simply not believe, unless it was on camera. :-))

[@andrepower6]

@@uhtred7860 Oh boy, thanks for sharing 😅.

[@spicynandos8984]

@@uhtred7860 You bloody legend, cheers mate 😂😂

[@ixfxi]

you mean liberals? JOKING (kinda)

[@andrepower6]

@@grahamwinston3692 that still doesn't excuse not doing an oil change, oil is cheap and easy to change if you can't even do that you might just as well sell the car and go to work using the a bus or a bike.

[@67NewEngland]

I have this engine in a 2008 RAV4 and it was consuming oil which I noticed just before the warranty expired. My local Toyota dealer did an oil consumption test which it failed so they did a short block replacement at no cost to me. Still have the RAV4 and it's used every day.

[@speedkar99]

Wow. A new short block

[@FFmybest]

Respect to your Toyota dealer.

[@anthonysupplee858]

You are a rare Fortunate situation. I was adding a quart every 500 miles.

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

@@anthonysupplee858try a professional engine flush. I do 5k oil changes on my 2020, and 2021 4Runners.

[@nampam3945]

Brilliant work. Great Channel. No stupid music, just pure information given at speed. The 2.4 litre 2AZ has the same block and cooling system as the smaller 2.0 litre 1AZ, but with a longer stroke. 2AZ-FE burns more fuel so most problems are from excess heat in the pistons. Efforts to improve cooling occurred in 2007: the squirters were introduced to cool the pistons, the plastic water jacket block insert is intended to direct water flow to the upper piston sleeve to improve cooling around the combustion zone. Oil has to be changed regularly and a keen eye for the coolant level is needed.

[@jeremymurphy7320]

Ahhh, yes the lack of maintenance. Most modern engines regardless of manufacturer will last a very long time with proper maintenance.

[@rShadowFace]

would have to disagree, there are still companies who make a bunch of crap engines, regardless how you maintain them

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

BMW disagrees with Jeremy Murphy.

[@rShadowFace]

@@hedgehogthesonic3181 Audi, VW, Subaru, Nissan say hello

[@Shornandkenny]

@@rShadowFace vw audi? Lol, the vehicles are as shitty as the people who drive them. Every road rage incident i get in involves an idiot vw or audi driver.

[@mbrunker5167]

On some vehicles transmission and engine replacement under 100k is proper maintenance. I've seen many a newer domestic at many a junkyards. Cars not even 7 years old, there is definitely a LACK OF QUALITY.

[@stupadasol5911]

Thank you for saving me from potentially making a big mistake. I was negotiating on an early 2000 Rav4. Seller might not be happy, but thanks to your video, I am!

[@atomsk1646]

2000 has 1azfe not 2azfe

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Proper Timely Maintenance is the key! Like AMD says, don't go 10,000 miles between changes. For all or any make/model vehicle. OIL IS CHEAP! ENGINES ARE EXPENSIVE! Also, ANY engine that runs low on oil will not last long and could grenade itself. Oil and oil filter changes minimum of twice a year is cheap insurance. Take care of your vehicle and it will take care of you!

[@applepoop10]

Unlike Volkswagens, they explode even with proper maintenance.

[@maxforever26]

Well said!!

[@riceburner4747]

Toyota shud have kept using engine from the late 90 Camry's. I had 265,000 on my used 97 Camry. Love ur videos w/toothbrush & wife's clothes.😂🤣 Sayn that, u are VERY knowledgable, interesting, & instructive. Maybe tackle prius Atkinson? I ALWAYS say, oil is the heart of the engine. Changed my camry every 3,000 miles & never blew oil ( unless it sat for a while & blow smoke at beginning). Very down to earth guy, plz keep makn videos! HAPPY NEW YEAR to u, ur wife, & ur listeners!. 🎉🇺🇸

[@Mtechthewise]

The complexity of the balance system is impressive, too bad the average owner only knows how to add windshield washer fluid ~ if that much.

[@sunmarty]

Some only know putting gas in it and drive……..

[@test40323]

Despite the abuse on this particular engine, Toyota Camrys are one of the few I see frequently on the road from that era.

[@speedkar99]

They sure are popular, but if you don't pay attention to the oil issue then things can go bad very quickly

[@test40323]

@@speedkar99 , so true. Trabant was popular too!

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

@@test40323 really? you see no difference in free market economy and a communist dictatorship with no alternatives to pos Trabant? people choose Toyota for reliability not because they have no choice of what to get/afford(trabant). By your logic communism is good because millions lived under its rule.

[@wandameadows5736]

Sounds like Volkswagens on your Naughty List.

[@mikefoehr235]

So these engines were pretty good if you changed the oil...right? I have never had an issue with any Toyota engine. My v8 Tundra has 21 000 kms and just had 3rd oil change done. I love the digs at VW....the Germans and plastic.

[@avrggamer69]

That usually the death of most of these engines lack of oil. owners never changed the oil or at least added more if it was low

[@mikefoehr235]

@@avrggamer69 Check out YT CHANNEL JUST ROLLED IN....The other day, a mechanic removed an oil pan and the oil was like jello. The interval was something crazy like 70 000nor 80 000 kms. People are just nuts

[@pliedtka]

The current OCI for Long Life oil for VW, BMW is 30k km. I guess someone at the corporate level in Germany decided it is a good idea to increase sales of new cars and lower the used car market outside Germany. Car as kitchen appliance - low maintenance, low life expectancy but full of gadgets

[@MattExzy]

Either lack of oil or too thin of an oil. I use a 5w 40 in mine with 200k miles for summer time, and a 10w 30 for winter. Never seemed to have an issue with oil consumption doing it that way.

[@pliedtka]

5w-40 for warmer places is something what I use instead 5w-30. However, even German engines don't use the usual 5w-40, but more in 0w-40, 5w-30 grade. For engines 'requiring' 5(0)w-20, 0w-30 seems like good compromise.

[@Felix.Garcia]

All this is correct. I hydro locked my 09 Scion tx, rebuilt motor i purchased was from a 05 Camry so head gasket blew in 6 months. Their warranty replacement gave me another Camry motor that blew head gasket again about 5 months. The third replacement, i forced them to helicoil coil before sending it, and that one survived many years

[@svinche2]

Scoty kilmer can't watch this video, because of danger to get heart attack ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PillSharks]

Unfortunately the vast majority of Toyota owners genuinely think nothing Toyota makes ever goes wrong. You see them always bashing other vehicles on KZbin! Deluded fools.

[@speedkar99]

Yeah but they don't check their own oil. I have a brother with a Lexus like that

[@sharedknowledge6640]

These engines are really junk. A friend gave his daughter the family Camry, owned since new and always properly serviced at the dealer they bought it from. With 90K on the clock she was off to college, it suffered a head gasket failure on the freeway from the absolutely brain dead no excuse head bolt issue, and by the the time the dash light came on the engine was destroyed. So many think Toyota’s are super reliable but many are incredibly poorly designed and can have hugely expensive problems at relatively low miles.

[@argontheguardian0621]

My dad sold a 94' Toyota pickup to a neighbor years ago. Within only 2 years he wrecked the truck, completely ran it to the ground. Engine was blown and the body was in pretty bad shape. Sad to see that little truck go, due to lack of proper maintenance. RIP little Yota. 1994 - 2013

[@JundaComputersGmbH]

*This video’s title* Scotty Kilmer: Gets heart attack 👴🏻

[@JohnAvantiBK]

No 2.4 engines only 2.5 2018 engines and V6. Dont listen to this guy 😂there are 2.4's out there with over 400k miles you just have to change the oil on a scheduled basis.

[@speedkar99]

Yeah but they shouldn't be burning this much oil! Keep it oiled and you'll be fine...

[@johnnybrooklynNYC]

@@speedkar99 BMW and many other cars burn oil.

[@ATEJOP]

You are spot on about the plastic crap impellers on the waterpumps for volkswagon. They sabotage their engines to last short term. Plastic impellers strip from knurled shaft and car overheats at 85000 miles and blows headgasket. Graf makes a metal version.

[@pizzablender]

That plastic in the cooling jacket is to let the engine warm up faster, by reducing the water volume. Warming up quicker saves fuel.

[@Redkit34]

I really wondered this when I saw it every time on this channel

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Unlike Hondas

[@nasseranise102]

@@andersonrodriguez8258 but honda engines never die

[@rmwarriors16]

Thank you. I was wondering what it was for.

[@FerasAlhawas]

Are you 100% sure? I have seen other people say to reduce the gurgling sounds

[@lutomson3496]

any engine fails for lack of maint period, those engines go forever with proper maint

[@derrickodyes1934]

Unless it fails for a reason not lack of maintenance. Manufacturers still make blunders and corners are cut to save money. As a full time tech 30 years i saw plenty. Maintenance is best way consumer can prevent failures.. That and avoiding crap brands, first year models, cars with poor reviews and reliability history

[@lmb5529bml]

But other engines don't burn oil as much

[@lutomson3496]

@@lmb5529bml My Toyota 4.0 has 250k and burns none with proper maint does yours?

[@lutomson3496]

@@derrickodyes1934 I cant agree more thx

[@dale116dot7]

@@lutomson3496 The engine in the video actually does do as described even with proper maintenance. The oil ring gets stuck and the consumption jumps from a litre every once in a while to all of the oil in an hour. I’ve seen it. Checked the oil on the weekend, at the top. Wednesday, oil pressure light went on, no oil on the dipstick. Before that, checking the oil every few weeks was fine, and after that as well. But this engine decides it needs to go on a bender once in a while and drink all of the oil at once.

[@kippaseo8027]

I drive a 2000 Camry with the 2.2 L that was unfairly known for sledging up. Not only does my Camry still have her original engine but that engine now has 452K miles on it. The biggest problem with these cars are that they were trouble free to a fault. Even when poorly-maintained they still reliably shuttle their owners around. When I bought my Camry (10/99) knew I was the epitome of the dumb college kid. I somehow allowed Toyota sales shark to convince me to buy a car I couldn't afford. By the time the new car Afterglow or off I realized I had done something stupid. After telling my dad of all the mean things the Toyota guy head down to me all my dad said was " Son that fancy new car better last you 200k just to break even". Being the stubborn Cubano I am I made sure the car would last me at least twice that so I took the advice of anyone who wanted to give it. The piece of advice that I credit for my high mileage but still running perfectly what's the advice given to me by an old Cuban guy it's Sears Auto in Pompano Square. He told me that oil is cheap but engines are expensive. When I asked him what he meant by that he showed me another customers Prevea van that was in for an oil change. He said the van head over 300K miles and we still running perfectly. He then directed me to the oil pan holding the old oil he just emptied out of it he dipped a paper towel into it and then another paper towel into some fresh oil he had. They both were almost The Identical color with one being slightly darker than the other. He said to never listen to Toyota when they tell you to change your oil every seven or 10K miles but to change it every 5 or 6 k and NO further! He also said that most mechanics use cheap paper oil filters into always insist on a premium one which usually only costs like $4 more. I change my oil every 5.5 k miles and my engine doesn't burn or leak any oil between changes. Now I work in auto finance and can honestly Drive almost any new car I want within reason but the reason I keep driving my Camry is cuz she represents the point in my life when I realized it was time to grow up even though I was kind of a wigger which would explain the body kits and spoilers she has sported over the years and have all been removed now. These people that buy like a Camry or a Corolla buy them because of their reputations for being Bulletproof but these people think they're literally Bulletproof. Especially by the 3rd or 4th boners.

[@speedkar99]

Good car. I grew up driving dad's Previa

[@nampam3945]

great story, I enjoyed reading it. I had two camrys in the past and they just kept going, I lost each in property settlements. Now I buy a sacrificial audi before any relationship so I can keep my toyota.

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

Myth debunked : Not even toyota motor lasts forever, and does break / seize.

[@speedkar99]

Yep especially if abused

[@LawpickingLocksmith]

Neglect that destroys good engineering!

[@adamhill1419]

U N L I K E V O L K S W A G E N

[@speedkar99]

lOL

[@colchronic]

I had one of those, great engines as long as you put oil in it

[@speedkar99]

Agreed. And that's the problem, Toyota drivers think they can just put gas and go forever...

[@colchronic]

@@speedkar99 yeah if you remember I messaged you about that car before it was tag teamed by a couple of 18 wheelers but I got that thing up to 300,000 miles no problem I just had to put oil in it every other week

[@pliedtka]

Great CAFE invention - instead of the usual extra half a liter of gas per 100km with 5w-30, now half a liter of oil per 1000km

[@colchronic]

@@pliedtka mine was about a quart every 2000 miles. So it wasn't that bad but I've heard of people that didn't change their oil a lot and there's a lot of sludge on the rings and those burnt oil like a quart every 500 miles

[@goodone5590]

@@speedkar99 no buddy, not all Toyota drivers....... What a dumb comment...

[@amd.0001]

What happened with you and volkswagen? 😂

[@speedkar99]

I tore down too many of them and found all their flaws

[@Henry_Jones]

Owner prob thought its a toyota I dont need to do maintinance and epic fail....just like subaru drivers think oh its a subaru i can do 60 in a blizzard and end up spun out in a ditch.

[@speedkar99]

Yep thats right

[@shab2499]

can you do a ford/mazda duratec engine? 1.4 SPJA is preffred but any duratec will work. i have a fiesta with 1.4 duratec engine and id love to see your analysis and learn more :)

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

except they don't fail. what are you doing tearing down engines in your back yard? with your knowledge you should be designing them.

[@speedkar99]

No thanks. Working for an OE is slave work. You are just a number. They don't care about your passion

[@antimon40]

of these mid 2000 2.4 L engines, I'll take Honda K24 all day. Since it got VTEC, a timing chain that looks more robust, and pretty much trouble-free.

[@Bket666]

lol i have 2 toyota 1 are vibe pontiac vibe with 1zzfe 360 000km and corolla 1zzfe 290 000 original tranny imposible to beat that i sell my old honda 210 000km k20z3 i have 2 rebuild tranny and alot of shit toyota are the best tranny are the best go check is review or the crappy r18 the only car of toyota is not relible are the punk ass shit brz with shitty flat earth engine sorry im french

[@Bket666]

and if you want power buy a 2zz :) and have the (vtec sound and power

[@masontee8335]

....with the MANUAL transmission!!!!

[@Bket666]

@@masontee8335 yes toyota transmission are very good tranny(transmisson) im note the best im french XD

[@zajdabneeg]

Toyota early ones have piston ring problem but mid 2000 toyota fixed those already. Toyota tranny is no tranny change for life if i remember. The biggest problem with these engine is water pump failure.

[@simpleclean2468]

Wait a minute why did Toyota engines fail? Besides people not doing the regular maintenance that’s amazing that’s a 2AZ motor, one of the motors that are labeled to burn oil

[@speedkar99]

It burns because the piston heads were flawed

[@shinmatsuo3260]

all the VW slander LOL

[@bonjoeyt3]

LMAO, owning both makes I totally understand

[@christophrichter8234]

It's not slander if it's true. And being an unfortunate owner of two Volkswagens, I can back that statement up

[@interstate80.]

Stay away from one of these from 2007, unless the piston rings have been replaced and you can confirm if burns no oil

[@eduardoperezgalicia8334]

I have a 2009 what do you think about it I have it for 5 years and I haven't seen anything

[@asosrizgar7951]

Can you make a video on TOYOTA 1MZ-FE , Please...

[@Akwa710]

A trick i picked up for removing the adapter under the oil filter is a 3/8 in ratchet with no socket. Very similar to the concept of the head bolt removal in case anyone wants to reuse that part.

[@kramnull8962]

Thanks dude. Going into one now, saved me some grief.

[@cars654]

Give me a break=the only reason a Toyota engine fails is because of the owner = B.S.

[@speedkar99]

Somewhat...it's still a flawed mltor

[@JBernhard72]

new drinking game..... hear Volkswagen = take a shot

[@speedkar99]

3 shots and you out

[@pjay3028]

Another fantastic video, thanks. After watching many of your videos I find it absolutely incredible that the manufacturers make fundamental mistakes with either the design or specification of basically simple, but critical, components in their engines, which then lead to catastrophic failure. With the combined knowledge of the designers and engineers from all the car manufacturers it MUST be possible to create an engine that would be totally reliable and affordable, whilst delivering all the power, economy and refinement necessary for a mass produced car. I reckon speedkar could find real examples of every individual component in an engine, that clearly work totally reliably, so combining all these into a single engine would mean it was completely trouble free, subject to basic maintenance. So WHY don't manufacturers ever achieve that.

[@joesinkovits6591]

I really wish I had known what ginormous pieces of crap Turdota products are before I threw away my hand-earned money on not one but two Licks-asses. Never again!

[@tigerseye73]

I think a lot of this poor design piston ring stuff started because many governments mandated stricter emission requirements during cold start-up. They forced the companies to move the piston rings very close to the top of the piston head because that area was trapping unburned fuel. The rings were made thinner, piston ring grooves made narrower. Yes, even the oil control ring could not escape big brothers watchful eye; had to be designed thinner to the point that it could no longer do its job. Instead of lowering net emissions, they created the excessive oil burning problems with modern engines. They pollute less for the 1 minute cold start period, but pollute more for the entire time the car is being driven. And the car owners are stuck with the resultant repair bills. We have such smart people in government now!

[@frankhoward7645]

20:10. There is one thing you can do. Drain the oil and refill with kerosene. Run the engine for 10 minutes and drain the kerosene. Refill with oil. Run for 30 minutes and change the oil again. This is an old school fix but when you open up the engine, you'll be surprised how clean it is.

[@speedkar99]

I will need to try this on the next car I scrap

[@frankhoward7645]

@@speedkar99 Obviously, the kerosene will drain out of the engine black. If you spill it, you can always use one of your wife's new white blouses to clean it up.

[@MattExzy]

Just chippin' in my 2.4 cents.. I have one with 200k miles in a 2005 Camry - I can safely say it doesn't burn any noticeable amount of oil. However, I am religious with the oil changes.

[@jyearr6744]

Same here with an 05 Tc 💪

[@sjn7220]

Me too, 2002 with 205k mi. Smokes at startup though.

[@nampam3945]

@@sjn7220 valve seals getting old

[@MetalPopka]

I always check my oil and change my own oil. I never let my 04 Camry get bad. I haven't had any problems (other than a misfire on cylinder 1) with my Camry.

[@speedkar99]

As long as you keep it oiled it'll be fine. Keep an eye out for stripping headbolts though.

[@MetalPopka]

@@speedkar99 Question: How does one look out for stripping head bolts?

[@frankg6578]

@@MetalPopka I'm the original owner of a 2005 with 89,000 miles in great shape. Always changed my oil myself, at 3,000 miles or less. No oil burning or coolant loss issues. I guess the way you look out for stripped head bolts is to look from underneath in the area under the intake where he showed where that insulation is located. Look for coolant leaking or pink dried gunk.

[@85Gute]

@@MetalPopka this reply is clearly a year too late but when the head bolts strip, the car will start spitting coolant and you’ll be able to smell gas in your coolant.

[@tomlewis3658]

Your engine teardown videos are always educational to see. And sprinkling a few digs at Volkswagen engines was a nice touch. These are your videos, and after all, you are allowed to have opinions on the subject.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks! Just trying to inject some humour at VW. Tbh its true

[@milliemone]

Volkswagen engines last just as long if not longer. Vw are a blend of economy/performance oriented. If you buy the little non turbo VW economy engines they will last as long as any Toyota or Honda.

[@dale116dot7]

@@milliemone I’ve had the turbo engines (1.8T and 2.0 GDI) and got 200,000 miles out of each. Replaced the first car because my (now ex) wife dented it up on a fence and it started rusting. But I didn’t drive it full tilt that much and I changed the oil very regularly. Still driving the second one. My VWs have been pretty low maintenance. But I do think those engines are a bit fussy on the type of oil you use.

[@ellis2311]

As a suggestion you should do a video on why the 1998 - 2002 Accords Transmission fails. Or why the GM 3.8l Power steering system is always messed up on every car I get into.

[@bigqwertycat]

I have (insert engine) with 500k miles and it's still running strong with the original oil filter!

[@Whateva67]

😆

[@nampam3945]

slant 6 chrysler, never had to change the filter, just added oil, never did an oil change, 500k miles.

[@jaylee9918]

I really appreciate sharing your abundant knowledge and experience of engines. I absolutely have zero knowledge on how machinery work in general, but your videos are very entertaining. Keep up the beautiful works!!

[@Techie1224]

can you mention Scotty kilmer ?? 😂

[@HumanShield777]

Please do a mechanicel review or engine strip of a VW car just so we can have 20mins of you shitting on VW. Just brilliant

[@interstate80.]

My brother‘s 2004 RAV4 has this engine. He’s a college student but he drives a lot. His engine runs amazing and doesn’t burn a single drop of oil between oil changes. While my truck was down for a while, he let me use it. It is the smoothest running engine I’ve ever seen. Plus, his RAV4 is a rare one because it has a 5 speed standard transmission. Still have yet to see another one like it. I think that car is going to last a really long time. Quickly approaching 200,000 miles

[@nampam3945]

Is that a 5 speed manual or automatic, because 5 speed auto was not put on 2004 RAV4, unless someone swapped out the U140F for the 5-speed U151F, which is a very good idea.

[@GarenP]

The new piston rings came with the 2006 model year which caused the issue, no one seems to realize that in this whole thread. 04-05 models prior to that time were not affected.

[@saultube44]

Poor engine, got treated badly, oil starved, never repaired, some people just don't care

[@speedkar99]

To an extent, these engines were oil burner prone

[@saultube44]

@@speedkar99 Oh I see, yeah, prone to starve then

[@craigiefconcert6493]

I have a 2006 Camry that’s been in the family since new. 127k km’s. It has only been winter driven once. I thought it would last me many more years but I learned about the oil burning issue and the head bolt issue last year and now I’m not so sure. I always use synthetic oil and I change it once per year at about 5k km’s. it doesn’t use oil and runs well so I’m hopeful if I treat it well and check the fluids often I’ll be ok. I’m a bit freaked out about the head bolts issue because there’s nothing I can really do about that.

[@speedkar99]

I have a 2004 Camry, going strong. I went with the V6 though...no issues there

[@tobiasmendez4389]

Excellent channel amigo! I follow you from Patagonia Argentina🇦🇷. It would be wonderful if you could analyze the 1ZZ-FE, I have it in my Corolla with no problems yet. In the USA I understand that it was a very used engine in the Matrix and in many other vehicles. Thank you so much and Happy New Year!!! 🎉🍾🙏🙌

[@dgray3484]

Just bought a 2007 Corolla with the 1ZZ-FE so would like to see him analyze it also.

[@marc-oliviercabot3380]

Other then the occasional Toyota Water Pump, timing chain tensionner gasket and sometimes headgaskets when it leaks oil on the back of the engine, the 1zz-fe will last a long time in a Corolla or Matrix.. if you beat on 'em like you would do a B Series VTEC engine however, they tend to be relatively short lived.. 5w30 oil is a must too. Even if Toyota had back spec'ed them for 5w20, they chew thru the rod bearings with 5w20...

[@MRMAN-wb1tv]

*My 2009 Camry with that same engine has 250k miles and still great, never changed the spark plugs, only had to change valve cover gaskets, water pump, steering pump hose*

[@Thanson199415]

You didn’t have to *bold* your comment though.

[@marc-oliviercabot3380]

....spark plugs are long overdue....

[@bigqwertycat]

You think having the original spark plugs is a good thing?

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

@@Thanson199415 because free speech

[@JesusRoseAgain]

Speaking of lack of maintenance......lol

[@hussainsanady887]

Can you make a review on 2017 Ford Focus 1.5 ecoboost

[@czanel4899]

So maybe it's NOT Toyota engine fail but the owner who would not maintain it?.

[@speedkar99]

These engines were designed with bad piston heads

[@czanel4899]

@@speedkar99 thank you

[@MrRichard57000]

these aluminum blocks do the have nicaseal cilinderwalls???(nickelplated??)i didn t see an cast iron sleeve for it.....and yes the 0w and 5w can clough up prity bad,the holes for the return is definitly a problem(1 or 2 service interval skips can make a diffrence then)...maybe an extra oilnozzel under the pistons can take the temperature down from the piston crow ,to prevent the oil burnig up in those holes????anyway just saying.....good content dude

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. I didn't check for the steel sleeve

[@glennnichols4220]

My 2008 eats oil like a pig. Alwyas adding. 175k. So far so good. They had a recall for these.

[@burningspud]

Yeah, the oil slips past the piston rings and burns with the fuel at higher RPMs. Had the same issue with mine

[@Shornandkenny]

Bulletproof motors just do lots of oil changes, they are cheap

[@Elaba_]

Driving style and maintenance style are key to the longevity of an engine.

[@speedkar99]

Agreed, but if there is a flaw eventually common issues will show up.

[@Elaba_]

@@speedkar99 I wonder if these engines would have oil problems if the oil is changed every 5000 miles and with the right specifications.

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

@@Elaba_ I wonder the same, and the use of additives like Marvel Mystery oil, etc.

[@Manofcube]

@@Elaba_ 5K is the spec. I've done mine at 5k, 0w20 and no burning yet at 95K. I do a lot of city driving as well. But now that I've learned about the burning, I'm going to go to 3k(which is 6 months for me) and check the oil every fill up.

[@Elaba_]

@@Manofcube I use Amsoil 0w20 Signature Series or TGMO. More importantly I have changed my driving style. I have experienced way too much engine troubles.

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Love the references to VW haha

[@speedkar99]

Haha 3 hidden gems

[@achmada9338]

Hi speedkar99 how are you?? What year this engine?

[@deadfishparty]

Toyota may make good cars but this engine was pure junk. Even with proper maintenance they would burn oil. Pretty sure the block is stamped VW.

[@speedkar99]

Yep Maybe stamped BMW since they love to leak and burn

[@jvazquez7160]

Those come out with bad piston rings

[@speedkar99]

Yes

[@getupandtryagain]

Excellent tear down love your videos 🙏💯

[@kostadinpantev]

Had this engine in a Previa. It was quiet, torquey and smooth even at 230 000 km. Oil changes every year or 10 000 km.

[@annndresf]

I have one in my tarago (Australia previa). Such a practical vehicle.

[@MrWd2528]

*A broken Toyota* *scream in Scotty Kilmer*

[@elijahk7353]

i would like to see the 2gr-fe my 06 avalon has that engine i know a lot of them failed due to a leaking vvt-i oil line which was recalled by toyota.

[@ramadhanisme7]

So all toyota = reliable is a myth anyway 🤣🤣

[@speedkar99]

Not all of them are reliable

[@leonardb.esterl6120]

Hey, does anyone know what kind of screws the usually use for the connecting rods? is there any norm or something like that? thx in advance

[@hiwrenhere]

You should be able to look up the part number on Toyota by looking at something specific like the piston. On their website they'll have an exploded diagram of all the parts in the area. It's great when you want to find a specific replacement for a bolt/screw/nut that you lost.

[@jakeb4962]

There is no "standard" but the conrod cap screws are typically 12 point (triple square, as opposed to the double hex speedkar points out for the head screws). 12mm fine pitch is a pretty common size but again there is not a standard that all engines follow.

[@20alphabet]

Yes, someone knows.

[@lesklower7281]

Low oil will destroy most engines l would like to see dismantle a toyota 22R motor l have a toyota hilux(pick up) and l recently changed the oil in it and over 4litres of oil came out and the pick up is 25 years old also it has 428000 original kilometers on it what a great motor you pull one of these motors apart you end up putting it back together

[@speedkar99]

I don't put it back together. 22r is hard to find now

[@mikedtw]

Jost from what you've said in a couple videos so far, I suspect your wife is an absolute treasure, Sir!

[@speedkar99]

Sure is. 👌

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

If you treat those Toyota engines good, they will hold for decades. Only stupids can destroy these. Toyota's are really sensitive for people saving on oil changes. 🤣

[@speedkar99]

Agreed. Unfortunately the people who own Toyotas don't treat them well

[@trucavalier]

Low oil on the 2.4 seems to be standard. I replaced one for low oil damage and now the customer 80k replacement is doing the same thing about 20k later. Also clients don’t check it so they will be calling me soon.

[@speedkar99]

Agreed. The typical Toyota owner doesn't check oil

[@Infinitebreak97]

I was lucky enough to have my engine serviced based off the service bulletin/extended warranty back in 2016. One thing that does concern me is that there was another video that inspected the new pistons and rings issued for service and they pointed out that it was not really redeisgned but just a direct replacement of the existing part. This means that it is bound to burn oil again? I am just going to hope it wont burn oil in the future. Still doing fine right now.

[@speedkar99]

Well if it's nthe same part it might develop the same issue after alot of miles. There were revised piston heads to fix it.

[@nampam3945]

The new pistons are not different, you'd get the same effect cleaning the old oil rings. It just re-sets the engine back to the beginning point. If you change the oil on schedule you should be OK. For Toyota, it just kicked the can down the road so the engine now outlasts the body. The "revised" pistons are not really different (YT was car care nut).

[@rightlanehog3151]

Even Toyota makes a dud engine once in a while. I feel sorry for the people who bought these 2.4 engines new but there is a great lesson here for used car shoppers - Do your research!!!

[@jeffd3844]

The more important lesson is to do you maintenance.

[@mikemallano2484]

I'll never understand about how much money people pay for a vehicle, and then absolutely refuse to spend anything on an oil change.

[@speedkar99]

I know. Why???

[@jimjam742]

you can see how convoluted this is compared to the beautiful ZZ engines, no wonder they have higher failure rates hell, even the old Ecotec LE5 has a better design than this

[@speedkar99]

Yeah they're about more simple

[@zippythechicken]

how does it compare to a ford or chevy 4cyl.. I like watching your videos because I always pick up on at least one thing i didn't understand before... you are helping to make us better :o)

[@Kawasaki225]

I have that engine in my matrix with 380 000 killo and its an awd winter beater, never had any issue and I beat the shit out of it. Syntech oil and 5000km since new

[@speedkar99]

Nice! Keep it oiled

[@jerrysteinberg5603]

Had 2 of these engines fail on me. One spun bearing and one timing chain tensioner fail caused timing chain to burst out the valve cover. I avoided the v6 engine because of the rubber timing belt 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@speedkar99]

Ouch! The V6 was the better choice for the 5th gen Camry

[@jamesrappaport1076]

What did toyota do differently on the 2arfe,to mitigate the piston ring issue, I understand that the 2arfe was introduced in 2009

[@speedkar99]

Watch my 2AR video 😏

[@ReesBeBallin69]

Would kill to see u tear down a 1MZ-FE. Love these videos man. Learn so much!

[@speedkar99]

Yeah I'd love to get a 1mz to teardown

[@whisperrakata2900]

Man you awesome you just make everything look easy

[@FluidOnFire]

How is the 2013 Matrix’s 2AZ?

[@Interceptor810]

The shade you threw at VW made me lol... despite its flaws, a Toyota engine still is of better quality than that of a VW. I would still pick the least reliable Toyota over the most reliable VW or even Chrysler or GM for that matter

[@speedkar99]

Lol just making fun at VW

[@Interceptor810]

@@speedkar99 making fun of VW is always fun

[@loganamurray64]

The most reliable Chrysler, VW or GM will all out do the worst Toyota. VW has the 1.9TDI, Chrysler’s small block V8 (and magnums) along with their slant 6’s were all reliable engines, and GM’s small blocks and big blocks are literally famous for their longevity and durability. They also have the 3.8 V6 to help as well.

[@sunmarty]

So that means this engine was lack of oil ( do not care oil change or changing oil at all), so no matter what kind of the engine, this person will break it anyway. So what you need to do when you own a vehicle?

[@speedkar99]

Keep checking the oil

[@rkgsd]

Moral of the story, even Toyota isn't immune from poorly engineered engines (and transmissions) on rare occasion.

[@speedkar99]

Yes

[@Dansk55]

Change your oil people 😑

[@thepooterrooter3917]

So explain why my toyota engine hasn't failed? You do know that the number one vehicle to go over 300,000mi is the Toyota 4runner, right? Let's talk about Ford engines.... 5.4l triton perhaps?

[@speedkar99]

Keep it full of oil?

[@tigerseye73]

Actually, Volvo engines go the longest. Check out your local bone yard for the odometer readings. I did, and was amazed to find nearly all Volvo's had over 300K miles on them when finally junked.

[@robbflynn4325]

My son's 2003 Honda Accord LX with 170,000 miles he bought last year burns oil, maybe a quart every thousand miles. I think this engine has a similar problem to this one in that the piston rings get clogged. If it weren't for me he would have seized the engine by now. I make him check the oil regularly, he even carries a jug of oil with him in his car. Just get the Walmart stuff, I figure the rolling use of oil is almost equivalent to an oil change, but obviously we still change the oil and filter during the specified interval.

[@jyearr6744]

Bought one for my sister from an old lady. Immaculate and lady driven since new with good maintenance records and it burns like this as well. I think it's an inherent problem with these K23's just no one wants to admit it. It runs like a top so we just keep it full on oil.

[@soothsayer2406]

I noticed that lack of proper oil maintenance is the root of most excessive wear on the the bearings of all of your tear-downs...

[@speedkar99]

Agreed

[@sazzyPheox]

You should do a teardown on a Buick 3800

[@turkialhammad3987]

5:20 my man really said that 😂

[@speedkar99]

🤣

[@michaeltrinidad1217]

Do you know how many miles on that engine before it died?

[@speedkar99]

No idea. 2008 Camry was all the info

[@TapiaJ]

PCV valve is to take out the gases that are at the bottom of the engine that bypassed the piston rings. And return it to the combustion chamber to be burned. If this fails and is stuck closed, it will burn the oil because the gases are mixing with the oil. Its probably the top cause for engines to fail. When I work on cars I always check it for people and replace it and just charge them for the part because they are usually not hard to change.

[@Lizzbird_]

I like how 9 months ago you made a video “Here’s why Toyota engines are reliable”

[@speedkar99]

2AR vs 2AZ Much improved