2000 Toyota Camry CHANGING THE MOTOR OIL

2000 TOYOTA CAMRY
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DLM29
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My Camry has been burning oil more than normal lately and I would like to know if you suggest that I change the motor oil to a heavier weight, I now use 10w30 or should I use one of the "Older Engine Oils" that I see in the auto parts stores? Also there are oil additives for older engines.
Dec 30, 2007 at 8:26 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Find out why its burning oil-get a compression test to determine the problem. Maybe you got a leak somewhere. My way I just use straight 30W so that it slows down the oil pumping and when it quits I just park it beside the road and walk home and don't look back.
Dec 30, 2007 at 9:35 PM
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