Tsb 009411 rev2 august 11, 2011 page 2 of 23 2azfe engine oil consumption introduction note service bulletin no. Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. It failed the consumption check and i have the tsb service scheduled for may 23rd. Toyota and scion warrantyrecall for excessive oil consumption. Long story short the oil level got too low, his car became stuck in mud and he thew a rod when freeing it from being stuck. I realize my oil consumption wouldnt pass their test of 1qt1200miles. With synthetic oil, you can safely drive up to 7,500 miles between changes. Some 2006 2011 model year vehicles equipped with the 2azfe engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. Scion recommends changing the oil in your vehicle every 5,000 miles or three monthswhichever comes first. The tamper tape recommended for the 2azfe engine oil consumption inspection procedure found in tsb 0158 toyota and ssb003114 scion is now available at the mdc. Frugal people use these products to make their vehicle last longer. Jan, 2014 here is my 2008 scion xb currently with 58,151 miles on the odometer.
Dec 19, 20 2010 scion xb visibilitywiper pws service bulletin 481876. The 2012 scion xb has 5 problems reported for excessive oil consumption. Automotive recall and technical service bulletin titles for 2005 scion xb l41. Please see the weekly manual allocation report for additional details. It would be a little peace of mind to know this could be resolved if my oil consumption worsens within the next year. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and. Synthetic oil, in most cases, costs more per quart. Mark the oil dipstick to indicate the current level. Toyota hit with class action lawsuit over oil consumption defect.
Toyota, lexus and scion 4cylinder oil consumption ze7. What to do about toyotas excessive oil consumption. Excessive oil consumption 2azfe poll toyota nation forum. Some 20072009 model year tc and xb vehicles equipped with 2azfe. And i went twice for service at the toyota of naperville, i was told to come back after a certain amount of miles traveled, so that they could recall the car that obviously had a problem with consuming oil. Refer to the applicable repair manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. The tsb only covers you within 5yr60k miles from your inservice date. I have not had any problems with this car and it is still driving like new. If not you should keep an eye on it to see if it burns oil or not. On august 11, 2011, toyota issued a technical service bulletin tsb 1 to dealerships which says. Warranty enhancement program ze7 certain 200720 fixedops.
He had no idea about the excessive oil consumption issue. Tsb toyota scion xb 2004 2004 toyota scion xb technical service bulletins. Get information on open safety recalls and service campaigns released since 1999 for toyota, lexus and scion vehicles intended for sale or sold in the u. Toyota, lexus and scion 4cylinder oil consumption ze7 2az on camry, rav4, scion tc, etc. Update 2az in an hs250h yesterday toyota released some more information about the latest warranty extension for owners with the 2. My scion xb 2008 model was recalled a couple years ago for excessive oil consumption. Just hit 10k miles and id like to switch over to synthetic but i need some opinions. While i love my xb, ive never owned a car that consumed this much oil. Im on my way home from the office, about to spend the next few days on vacation with my family in our 2008 scion xb, when i notice the maint reqd. You will save a lot of money by using these products regularly. On august 11, 2011, toyota issued a technical service bulletin tsb to dealerships. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. When you go to the dealer the test will be similar anyway.
The toyota az engine family is a straight4 piston engine series. Get my oil changed at the local toyota dealership regularly. Scion xb corolla, matrix, scion tc camry, camry hv, rav4, scion xb corolla, matrix, scion tc op code ahgc3b ahgc3c dhjkm ahgc3ef gl ahgc3 pquv wy ahgc3 rstx actual cost of engine oil consumption testing with 0w 20 engine oil pn. Excessive oil consumption on 2azfe engine lsc ze7 toyo. What type of oil everyone use on 2006 tc scion tc forums.
The best 1 year, 25,000 mile motor oil change exact fit recommended for your 2010 scion xb 2. Sep 19, 2016 my car is using a lot of oil find answers to your 2008 scion xb question from certified mechanics and auto experts. Here is my 2008 scion xb currently with 58,151 miles on the odometer. Checking the oil in a xb is fairly easy and should be done once a month. Some 20072009 model year tc and xb vehicles equipped with 2azfe engines may exhibit engine oil consumption. Toyota scion xb technical service bulletins automd. Is there a class action lawsuit pending for excessive oil consumption.
Procedures for the oil consumption test can be found in tsb 015814 please note the above tsb and related oil consumption test sheet will be required for claim. Drivers of the scion xb may notice excessive oil consumption between oil changes, even to the extent of the engine oil warning light displayed on the multifunction display. I live in texas and the temperature here is quickly rising hit 100 yesterday. This problem also extends to some scion vehicles, which is one of toyotas brands. Was there a recall on scion xb because of excessive oil usage. Note that most scion have an oil pressure gauge next to the speedometer this gauge does not tell you what your oil level is, however the video above will show you how check the oil level in your 2010 scion xb. They said its due to carbon deposit that seized the piston rings and that allowed the oil to go through. Rich, you are still covered on the oil consumption tsb since you meet the mileage and. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of warranty enhancement program ze7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption. Increasing torque and performance with decreasing consumption and emissions.
Tsb 015814, 2azfe engine oil consumption inspection procedure, must be performed. I had my oil consumption issue fixed in 2012 on my 08 xb. Perform an oil consumption test to determine the consumption rate. The engine should be cleaned of oil sludge, and if oil consumption remains excessive, the engine may need new piston rings, or other internal components replaced. He later found out about the oil consumption issue by receiving the notice via toyota. Using this lubricant can help you avoid seeing your mechanic as much as possible.
Oil is the lifeblood of an engine, which means the oil filter should never be taken for granted, especially in harsh heavyduty environments. I have a 2008 scion xb with 79000 miles and it burns oil. The 2008 scion xb has 27 problems reported for excessive oil consumption. A forum community dedicated to scion xb owners and enthusiasts. The toyota oil consumption defect class action lawsuit is april lax, et al. Im currently using castrol gtx 5w20, but im wondering if i should move up to a heavier weight. Get detailed information on the 2008 scion xb including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Aug 26, 2015 as a reminder this blog is informational only, our service centers do not perform excessive oil consumption tests. Took it to the toyota dealer and went through an oil consumption test which determined that my car was burning about 2qt of oil every miles. All replacement short block assemblies have been placed on manual allocation. Make sure your engine is cold when you check the oil in your xb.
Excessive oil consumption on 2azfe engine lsc ze7 page. Please note the above tsb and related oil consumption test sheet will be required for. The 2009 scion xb has 17 problems reported for excessive oil consumption. Search for the latest toyota scion xb technical service bulletins here. If this toyota engine is burning more than 1 us quart 946 ml of oil in 1,200 miles. View and download scion 2012 xb quick reference manual online.
Certain 20072010 my scion tc certain 20082015 my scion xb background toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. In 2011, toyota issued a technical service bulletin tsb 009411 that acknowledged excessive oil consumption in the following vehicles manufactured between 2006 and 2011. The tsb summary will display the defective part and the manufacturers involved. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Well if you have an 07 camry, according to the website, you might have an oil consumption issue. Toyota scion 14 bulletins toyota scion tc 15 bulletins toyota sequoia 1,511 bulletins toyota sequoia sr5 1 bulletins toyota sienna 2,009 bulletins toyota solara 3 bulletins toyota sprinter 1 bulletins toyota supra 40 bulletins toyota t100 66 bulletins toyota tacoma 2,767 bulletins toyota tercel 99 bulletins toyota tioo 1. List of 2004 toyota scion xb factory technical service bulletin tsb. I know its not listed in the tsb ive got the pdf, but it seems logical. Owners may experience excessive engine oil consumption due to faulty pistons. Territories, and mexico using our quick and easy recall and campaign lookup below.
Automotive recalls and technical service bulletins for. Anyways, just purchased a brand new 2012 scion xb and i got 1,000 miles on it and want to dump the break in oil now i live in southern california and as you know our summers can get up to over 100 degrees, were are slowly progressing into winter soon and i wanted to check in with you all. The development goals in engine construction determine the requirements of modern gasket. Toyota, lexus and scion 4cylinder oil consumption ze7 update. This issue is known to be caused by infrequent oil changes causing engine sludge, or worn piston rings. Toyota will notify all known owners of the scion xb and scion tc vehicles upon which an involved optional trd brake kit could have been installed. The oil quantities stated in the repair shop manual or in operating instructions often fail to make a distinction between initial filling quantity for a dry, oilfree engine. Excessive oil consumption on 2azfe engine lsc ze7 page 2. Scion xb performance upgrades like scion xb exhaust, scion xb turbos and supercharges. However, you can safely extend the mileage between oil changes when using synthetic. All toyota dealer principals, service managers, parts.
Purchased a 2008 scion xb with 48000 miles in 32009 and have put 195000 miles on it in just under 5 years. I know the manual states this is within the normal limit i believe it states 1qt600 miles. Yeah right now its a tsb, but i wouldnt doubt it becomes a big recall or something of that nature. Will scion follow toyotas tsb release for oil consumption.