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Miss my old Element and have been searching for some sort of replacement. Been reading reviews and researching the xB Gen2. Lots of love out there for these little guys.
I was getting excited about starting to look for one. Then I ran across some threads here and found other info on issues regarding oil consumption.
How concerned should I be if I am looking at 2014 or 2015 low mile models?
I bought my daughter a 2008 Scion xB around 2 years ago. Has been a great car. She has driven it to Colorado and Florida from Texas within the last 6 months. Seems to be very reliable (I'm the one who works on it). I will say it does consume oil, but not to any alarming degree, just keep your eye on it.
@Big_Jim Hi, I had an oil consume issue in the past. About 2-3 years ago I switch from non-synthetic oil to full synthetic. Then to AMS oil which is 100% full synthetic.
In the past years I clean the interior of the engine with oil detergents and with car mechanic recommendation (Kerosene flush).
Today the car oil consumption has been reduced for some unknown reason. I have 186K Miles and I am looking to drive this car to 0.5 Million Miles.
Thank you.
Scion xB 2004 show-off in the Corn Field !!! Perform like a 4x4 SUV car.
Perhaps, but maybe you got last of oil-burning engine?
The type of oil used over lifetime of car makes huge different. DO NOT ever use dyno-oil, full-synthetic ONLY!!! Changing oil frequently doesn't work because dyno-oil burns from 1st mile you use it and clogs your rings. Preventing them sealing fully and resulting in burning-oil and smoky exhaust. Not to mention loss of power and lower MPG.
Full-synthetic has properties that really helps engines. Such as higher detergent levels to keep engine clean. Also higher flash-point, so it doesn't burn in cylinders as easily. And low NOACK, which is how much ash and sludge is left behind when oil is burnt in cylinders. Full-synthetic burns lots less and whatever is burnt, leaves very little deposits behind.
It might be too late for your engine since it probably got quick-lube low-quality oil in past. The sludge and deposits are already in there. Try using PEA-based fuel-system cleaner in every tank along with Mobil-1 full-synthetic oil. Might take a while to clean out, but it may improve.
Perhaps, but maybe you got last of oil-burning engine?
The type of oil used over lifetime of car makes huge different. DO NOT ever use dyno-oil, full-synthetic ONLY!!! Changing oil frequently doesn't work because dyno-oil burns from 1st mile you use it and clogs your rings. Preventing them sealing fully and resulting in burning-oil and smoky exhaust. Not to mention loss of power and lower MPG.
Full-synthetic has properties that really helps engines. Such as higher detergent levels to keep engine clean. Also higher flash-point, so it doesn't burn in cylinders as easily. And low NOACK, which is how much ash and sludge is left behind when oil is burnt in cylinders. Full-synthetic burns lots less and whatever is burnt, leaves very little deposits behind.
It might be too late for your engine since it probably got quick-lube low-quality oil in past. The sludge and deposits are already in there. Try using PEA-based fuel-system cleaner in every tank along with Mobil-1 full-synthetic oil. Might take a while to clean out, but it may improve.
You're welcome! Use PEA fuel-system cleaners in each tank:
- Red Line SI-1
- Techron Concentrate Plus
- Gumout All-in-One <-- this may be off list soon, lowest amounts of PEA
- 3M Max Strength Fuel System Cleaner #08814
- Royal Purple Max Atomizer 18000
03-19-2021, 02:16 AM
xB Gen2 still considered Reliable?
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Use PEA fuel-system cleaners in each tank: