Avensis 1.8 Vvi 2002

[carozaco]

Having traded in my Carina E for no other reason than for that of a heavy mileage (100,000 plus) for a 2002 Avensis 1.8vvi with 54,000 on the clock; after reading a myriad postings about engine problems because of oil burning, I am starting to have second thoughts.

How worried should I be that the thing is about to go up in smoke, or is it simply a case of keeping the oil levels high and all will be well?

[blue verso 56]

Well the VVTi engines had problems at about 40,000 so make sure you keep a eye on your oil !!

Did the Avensis have a full Toyota service history ?? if so try and check with the dealership to see if any additional work had been done on it !!or contact the previous owner ??

[carozaco]

Yes, I have the full service history which sugge3sts the car's been looked after and serviced regularly. Spoke to the previous owners who say they only swapped the car (for a Merc) because the Merc's bigger. The garage who sold me the car were the one who have serviced the car from new.

Maybe I'm just a worrier then!

[jamesholden]

100k for an old pre-vvti Toyota is nothing, i'd keep it if it's not too late.