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Help - Blowing white smoke
I have previously cleaned the PCV valve a number of times and eventually I ended up replacing it. Something else to do is to clean the vacuum hose between the PCV valve and the intake. -
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Help - Blowing white smoke
KLuger and the Aurion both are fitted with the 2GR-FE engine. Specific engines have specific issues. White smoke particularly on start up for the 2GR-FE engine is commonly due to oil vapour being sucked into the intake via the Positive Crankcase Ventilation [PCV] valve. The PCV valve needs to be checked and cleaned or replaced, as required. The 2GR-FE engine is also highly susceptible to oil sludge build up especially in the valve covers when not properly maintained with regular oil changes using quality engine oil. The known solution is to remove the front valve cover and give it a thorough clean to remove the oil sludge build up particularly the area relating to PCV. This enables the oil to drain away more efficiently and effectively to reduce being drawn into the PCV valve. -
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Help - Blowing white smoke
Hi, Not a Kluger guru, but white smoke has always meant water / coolant getting into the combustion chambers, it's steam. Oil burns with a bluish smoke. If the sludge in the valve cover was a whiteish colour then that is also a sign of water, in the oil. Herb -
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Help - Blowing white smoke
Ok so you were right there was a fair bit of oil sludge build up in the valve cover. The cover was removed thoroughly cleaned, the oil changed then a desludging additive put through and then the oil changed again. The oil looked allot cleaner at the end. Unfortunately I am still getting white smoke on start up. Do i need to leave it a while and will the smoke eventually go away or is it time to replace the PCV valve now or would anyone know if there is something else I need to do now? Any help would be appreciated. -
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oils ain't oils
Oh and one thing tho Melbourne weather in summer it doesn't get that hot like over 30deg winter maybe d coldest 1deg d lowest most of the time but not always so maybe 10w-30 is ok to use and stick to what d manual book said -
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oils ain't oils
Hi I'm just new here I've been using 5w-30 on my 2013 kluger but now d mileage ia gone up 125,000kms i switch to 10w-30 which d owners manual book and I've been reading some of yours comment you's using 5w-40 or 10w-40 aren't they a bit thick after all owners manual recommend 10w-30 and I'm very fuzz about using d rigjt oil aome mention mobil not good i used mobil 5w-30 after 3oookms there's a knock on d engine so i immediately change it back to 5w-30 knock is gone 10w-30 is good quite and reaonable petrol use 5w-30 very economy specially goimg for a long trip so what do u think i should use or should i stick to 10w-30 thx guys -
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2014 Towbar - anyone have one and installation...
Hi, Does anyone have a Towbar (including bill and ball) for a 2014 Corolla Hatch that is anywhere near Sydney? Also, is anything required to be done to the ECU? I thought that it was just a matter of tieing into the lights at the rear. Email address is tmoc77@gmail.com. Thanks everyone. -
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Body kits for 2002 Toyota Avalon
Hey man im in a similar spot 🙂 I bought my grandads ‘02 for cheap and fixed it up to sell but actually just enjoy droving it for myself… from what i can see they have the same frame as a Camry so you could try swap the front body panels of a Camry Gracias on there for a sporty look. Or go searching the Japanese shops for parts that fit a Pronard. Thats what the JDM Avalon’s were called. Good luck! I hope to see a neat Avalon around sometime :) -
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2019 Kluger 2WD Transmission whine
I believe that they want to check that you have not been hooning in the vehicle or thrashing it before accepting a warranty claim. -
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2019 Kluger 2WD Transmission whine
Update 9/9/2024 it is booked in to go to Peter Kittle Para hills after I complained to Toyota Australia however they are insisting they will be charging me a fee too look at and diagnose which I don’t understand.
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