Petrol oil consumption and 2.2 diesel head on the Avensis II

Engine / equipment

Toyota Avensis II (petrol and diesel)

Period mentioned

2003–2009

Symptoms

Oil consumption that rises with mileage (especially the 1.8); hairline cracks in the 2.2 diesel head; cloudy xenon headlamps, worn drive shafts, instrument lighting out from a weak battery, dirty EGR, starter and alternator.

Possible cause described

Toyota ran an action for petrol engines with extreme oil consumption (some engines were replaced as goodwill; the dipstick carries a green dot) and a factory action for 2.2 diesel head cracks.

Check for the garage

Measure oil consumption and look for the green dot on the dipstick; on the 2.2 diesel, a combustion-gas test on the coolant.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database