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Engine does not have power

Tiny
JEREMIAH MATLOU
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  • 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 1.3L
  • 3 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 200,000 MILES
The vehicle uses too much oil and even having blue smoke. It was taken in for repair and mechanic worked only on the top but the problem is still there.
Mechanic said he will work on the block.
Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 AT 3:30 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening.

It sounds like the piston rings are the issue.

He can confirm by doing a compression test both wet and dry. The wet test is done by adding a little oil into the cylinder and rechecking the compression. If it rises, then the rings are bad and need to be replaced.

Roy
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 AT 3:52 PM
Tiny
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Should he put standard piston rings or it need to be taken to engineering to bore the block?
However, he said he could not notice any sign of ridge on the block. This is just a question of clarity with you Roy.
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 AT 3:58 PM
Tiny
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He will have to check the cylinder bore and taper for out of round and taper. If it has taper and out of round, then yes, it needs to be bored out with new pistons.

Roy
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM
Tiny
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This piston rings, should we use market or non-market, meaning the one from the dealership or we can buy from any auto spares?
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 AT 4:01 PM
Tiny
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You can get them at a parts store. As long as they are the correct size.

Roy
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 AT 4:08 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Roy.
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 AT 4:15 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome. We are always glad to help.

Roy
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 AT 4:16 PM
Tiny
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Hello JEREMIAH MATLOU,

Thank you for using 2CarPros.com. Please post your question regarding the Ford Ranger here: https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

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Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 AT 11:28 AM

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