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iTrader: (1)

i have an 88 4runner with a 3.0 . checked the oil yesterday for the heck of it and found next to nothing in it. it hasnt beed running hot and it doesnt look its coming out my exhaust. my dad says to just fill it up again but i just got the oil changed about 2 months ago. and its not leaking either

where do i begin to start to find out whats wrong

HappyAdventure

Have you checked it since you had the oil changed? It's possible it just was not filled enough. There should be some pretty obvious evidence of the oil going somewhere if you are loosing that much.

Does the coolant and oil look normal? ie the oil is not frothy and the coolant does not have oil in it. It's not putting out any blue smoke at start up or any other time? How much have you driven in the 2 months since the oil change?

BMcEL

When you say 'next to nothing in it', do you mean it was just low on the dipstick? And who changed your oil?

runs-on-4

iTrader: (1)

ive driven it maybe 1000 miles in 2 months and my oil filter was loose and i lost about a quart after jiffylube changed the oil. but i filled it back up. i havent noticed blue smoked. and im going by the dipstick.

Kiroshu

Could just be a tired motor. Piston rings....>_< Whats the miles on the engine? I have a very worn out 22re in my truck i plan to rebuild soon but it burns oil.

I change my oil every 3k miles.... but its burns up about 2-2.5 quarts between oil changes.

runs-on-4

iTrader: (1)

its got 170k on it

Kiroshu

Yea lil high mileage.

Check plugs for oil deposits.

Look in intake for high and wet oil.(Behind throttle plate too)

Pvc valve?

Sure its not leaking externaly?

Compression test?

runs-on-4

iTrader: (1)

i know it leaked a little externaly but theres no way i leaked this much. i park the same place at work and i usally check for fresh oil spots. im gonna check somethings out tommorow havent touched it in a few days ill let you guys know what i find out