Official Oil consumption thread: Car excessively burning oil?

[Blindspot]

No, after the last oil change.

Big update for me: my ‘21 went in for rings and pistons last week but I just found out that it’s getting a new block. Going to take a few weeks but I’m stoked with the outcome. Already planning a fun break-in road trip.

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[lucky phil]

Big update for me: my ‘21 went in for rings and pistons last week but I just found out that it’s getting a new block. Going to take a few weeks but I’m stoked with the outcome. Already planning a fun break-in road trip.

Good result. Forget the road trip, take it to the track or dyno. 10 hard pulls on the dyno to around 5000rpm and you won't need to worry about burning oil or anything else.

Phil

 

[Klattu]

Hi Guys
My 2020 Supra as used half a quart in 2,500 miles..is that anything to worry about?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Supra_UK_]

Howdy mate

Seems like slightly too much IMO, if that was normal that would mean like over 1 litre of oil consumption in 6k/7k ish miles which is roughly a regular service interval, hence why I think it seems excessive perhaps.

Will let the more experienced b58 gurus here chime in - from what I read, 2021s seem to be the most likely to have excessive oil consumption shenanigans.

Is it stock? Any track use? I expect these questions might help get more reliable answers ?

 

[Klattu]

Is it stock? Any track use? I expect these questions might help get more reliable answers ?

yes, it's stock and no track days

 

[Optimusprimerib]

Hi, I think the manual specifies a certain amount of consumption is normal. I’m away from my owners manual and can’t confirm right now. But I believe the manual will claim it’s normal even if many pundits will disagree. It’s hard to objectify how much is normal oil consumption though.

 

[Blindspot]

Worrying about oil consumption is a vital step in your journey as a Supra owner There are many threads, probably a few thousand posts, and zero consensus on what's okay and what means your engine is seconds away from imploding. Some cars seem to be oil-thirsty for a while and then chill out, some are perfectly normal, and a rare few require scary warranty engine work. Look for the main thread where many smart people have posted about their experiences and advice.

I think the '20s are generally pretty good. Did you buy it used, I assume?

 

[TiE2000]

Had my 2021 for almost 2years now, regularly change the oil every 6000 miles. I need to add a quart about 3000 miles. Car now has 30k miles on it for reference. To me, this isnt a big deal. Every car is slightly different. I had 2015 s550 mustang GT that drank oil almost faster than the gas I filled it with. I didn't keep that car long. After the mustang had a 2018 Challenger Scatpack, that car was mechanically flawless and I put 100k hard miles on it.

 

[Supra_UK_]

Hi, I think the manual specifies a certain amount of consumption is normal. I’m away from my owners manual and can’t confirm right now. But I believe the manual will claim it’s normal even if many pundits will disagree. It’s hard to objectify how much is normal oil consumption though.

I have read the owner's manual quite thoroughly and unfortunately I have to say I didn't find this info in there.
It simply says that the electronic function to measure the oil will tell you when/if to add oil, but there's no 'normalization' or figures on oil consumption.

Maybe, just maybe, I vaguely recall there might be a couple of lines on this regarding the break-in period, but then again this would not be valid for the OP as the car is not new anymore.

 

[J29DB03]

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/when-will-you-do-your-first-oil-change.2073/post-103412

 

[Klattu]

Howdy mate

Seems like slightly too much IMO, if that was normal that would mean like over 1 litre of oil consumption in 6k/7k ish miles which is roughly a regular service interval, hence why I think it seems excessive perhaps.

Will let the more experienced b58 gurus here chime in - from what I read, 2021s seem to be the most likely to have excessive oil consumption shenanigans.

Found this...put my mind at rest somewhat.

Howdy mate

Seems like slightly too much IMO, if that was normal that would mean like over 1 litre of oil consumption in 6k/7k ish miles which is roughly a regular service interval, hence why I think it seems excessive perhaps.

Will let the more experienced b58 gurus here chime in - from what I read, 2021s seem to be the most likely to have excessive oil consumption shenanigans.

Found this... that's put my mind at rest somewhat

Found this.. that's put my mind at rest somewhat ?

 

[Klattu]

sorry about the multiple posts....not sure what happened

 

[JoshuaQ]

Hi Guys
My 2020 Supra as used half a quart in 2,500 miles..is that anything to worry about?

Thanks in advance.

BMW states it's normal to need a top off after 1000-1200 miles, dependent on driving style, iirc. I've had oil consumption a couple of times, but I just top it off and move on. I'm going by the BMW manual where it's not this crazy scary broken pos thing, or w/e. BMW says it's normal to see it.

What I can't explain is why some do and some don't. I've seen theories, but nothing definitive, and I don't expect it.

Have they added anything to the new user manuals? I'd think after a couple of "lemons" (or wasted Supras) they would update the manuals or something.

 

[FnkDrSpok]

My 21 has been through it... First I purchased the car with 8k miles and after driving 50 miles my compressor went dead after I turned the AC on. Got that replaced at dealer...... A year and 20k miles later My low oil notification would come on sooner and sooner after oil changes and my steering would make a steeling noise when turning at very low speeds, and had a dim passenger front light. Got my rack and peering steering column replaced, front light assembly replaced, and did the oil consumption test and. Oil was at minimum level after 800 miles. So it's back in the shop, and approval has been sent to corporate for an engine replacement. So we will see what happens. Took it back early this week and curious how long this is going to take. It took 2 moths for the rack and pinon because of some $6 screws were out of stock/back ordered.

Bro, are you attached to the car? If you’re not, since you got the history, you can probably get a replacement 2023 via the Lemon Law process in the US. I went through it, kinda tedious and annoying but worth it in the end. All you have to do is call corporate and say you feel you have a lemon and see how the cards fall.

 

[Johnny Utah]

I just pour a court of quicker state in mine every time I pull it out of the garage. I’m doing the finger taste test and if it’s sweet in flavor I’m solid!!!

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