Hi All,
I have a ongoing problem with a 2010 petrol that I think has developed due to bad service history. So the story goes, My wife advised me that the prado was blowing excessive smoke during a routine run around, I checked it out on returning to find the oil level was extremely low which surprised me as i am quite vigilant on that stuff. After refilling oil levels etc I found the smoking no longer existed while driving but appeared only on start up and quite heavy. The mechanical advice i received was of two opinions, 1/ Valve stem seals were leaking. 2/ Piston rings worn. The car has done 150 km by the way.
So into the workshop heads off for a recondition and then also advised by the head guys that it could be rings so decided to get the mechanic to do the rings while it was in bits.
Put all back together. lots of sludge (hence the bad service history theory) lots of cleaning, but on start up next day, shock,horror, lots of smoke !!
The mechanical advice i received from workshop then was " buggered if know" which was also the advice from the local Toyota dealer who are always quite helpful and did take time to access the situation with two workshop staff but were scratching there heads.
Just replaced the PCV Valve which seemed clogged but made no difference. Could installing a catch can be the answer???
I am at a dead end with this and not sure which way to go in search of this cause now !!!! So I am putting it out there to you guys in hope someone may have an idea or info that could help.
Thanks in advance for your time.
I have a ongoing problem with a 2010 petrol that I think has developed due to bad service history. So the story goes, My wife advised me that the prado was blowing excessive smoke during a routine run around, I checked it out on returning to find the oil level was extremely low which surprised me as i am quite vigilant on that stuff. After refilling oil levels etc I found the smoking no longer existed while driving but appeared only on start up and quite heavy. The mechanical advice i received was of two opinions, 1/ Valve stem seals were leaking. 2/ Piston rings worn. The car has done 150 km by the way.
So into the workshop heads off for a recondition and then also advised by the head guys that it could be rings so decided to get the mechanic to do the rings while it was in bits.
Put all back together. lots of sludge (hence the bad service history theory) lots of cleaning, but on start up next day, shock,horror, lots of smoke !!
The mechanical advice i received from workshop then was " buggered if know" which was also the advice from the local Toyota dealer who are always quite helpful and did take time to access the situation with two workshop staff but were scratching there heads.
Just replaced the PCV Valve which seemed clogged but made no difference. Could installing a catch can be the answer???
I am at a dead end with this and not sure which way to go in search of this cause now !!!! So I am putting it out there to you guys in hope someone may have an idea or info that could help.
Thanks in advance for your time.
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