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Old 01-18-2016, 01:30 PM
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Firstly, I've performed regular maintenance on the car. I don't beat on it.

It spun the #3 bearing late last week. It's knocking like crazy. I'm wondering if this could in any way be related to the oil consumption issue. Thought I'd read that it was more piston ring related, but guess you never know.

If I end up having to replace the engine, is the RAV4 2AZ the best one to get?
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How low was your oil when the bearing spun?
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It was about a quart low
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Originally Posted by Scream
Firstly, I've performed regular maintenance on the car. I don't beat on it.

It spun the #3 bearing late last week. It's knocking like crazy. I'm wondering if this could in any way be related to the oil consumption issue. Thought I'd read that it was more piston ring related, but guess you never know.

If I end up having to replace the engine, is the RAV4 2AZ the best one to get?
or upgrade to a 2 AR out of a newer RAV4, Camry, or tC.
or get silly and get the 8AR-FTS along with the 6 speed out of a NX200t for 235hp 2L turbo.
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How old was the oil? and what kind of oil do you use?
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