09 Corolla XLE models and lower have the NEW 1.8. (2ZR)
Dual VVT-i
09 Corolla "XRS" models get the 2.4. VVT-i
These two engines are way different in overall design. The 2.4 is a
carryover from the Camry as well as the TC Scion. It has Single VVT-i. And gets noticeably lower MPG than this new 1.8 engine.
The new 1.8L has shown excessive oil consumption to me. It Burned (not leaked) over 2 qrts of OIL in the first 3 K..then an additional 2 1/2 qrts. after the second OCI when recently checked at 8,200 miles.
Using
Mobil 1 ...this has cost me just over $30 in makeup oil between OCI's. That's ludicrous. That was enough $$ for one tank fillup or one additional OCI.
Production date was May 2008 for this Corolla XLE.
Yes there is a
TSB on this. However I don't agree that an ECM Logic Flash will correct this anomaly. How does ECM software impact excessive oil blow-by????? It can't. An idiot can figure this one out!
Toyota probably feels that by djusting the Dual VVT-i timing it might help?? A band-aid at best!
The TSB states that it will
"improve" this condition. No mention that it will correct it! Toyota is very careful with the wording of their TSB's.
This TSB is considered part of the Emmisions warranty service and is good for 80K miles.
I have read elsewhere that this TSB is required on 09 2ZR engines MFRD prior to August 2008. Yet, no date code or VIN series is refernced on this actual TSB. Affecting the early 1.8's only.
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TSB is from August 1, 2008, and it is called T-SB-0145-08.
Applicability:
2009 Toyota Corola/Matrix with 2ZR Engine, and Transmission(s): 5MT, 4AT. VDS(s)Corolla: BL40E, BU40E; VDS(s)Matrix: KU40E
Introduction:
Under certain driving conditions SOME 2009 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles may exhibit engine oil consumption. The Engine Control Module/ECM logic has been modified to improve this condition. Use the following repair procedure to address customer concerns.
Warranty Information:
OP Code: EG8034 Description: Recalibrate ECM Engine Time: 0.6 OFP: 89661-##### T1: 11 T2: 99
Applicable Warranty:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Federal Emission Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific compaint.
I seen one notation on another site that there was early
piston issues on this new 1.8L. Toyota mentions nothing about this. Just an observation at the Dealership Level.
Some owners that had this TSB applied said there was no change in Oil consumption. One owner merely switched to 0/5w
30 instead of the Xw
20 that is stated on the 1.8's oil filler cap and the manual. With positive results.
20 weight IS literally like water. I can't see that using 0w30 would do
any harm at this point. Clearly the 20 weight is just blowing past the "RINGS".
>>Anyone with similar experiences on this
1.8 2ZR-FE, please offer your observations.
The way the TSB is worded...it appears that this TSB is one of
Toyotas Secret Warranties.
Only those that are truly heard and [B]specify this TSB will get the Service. Many have been turned away from the dealers and told to Re-examine exactly how much oil consumption there is, and told that 1 qrt of "make-up oil" every 1K is normal.
Sorry, I beg to differ.
The crank case holds only 4 qrts of total oil. Burning as much 50% and more of oil between OCI's is outrageous!!!
A joke.
Thanx
LT