Celica Forums General Discussion General Buying tips for Celica 7th gen VVT-i

I'm looking to buy Celica 7th gen and in my country there is small number of them on market so instead of TS or VVTL-i on LPG my choose is VVT-i on gasoline, because LPG in TS is almost like bomb.

Over 7 years I had 5th gen and I know everything about that car but 7th gen is new fot me so I need samoe advice guys, what is that I need for looking when buying?

And most important is there any way that I kan now for sure dose VVT-i oil comsumption is high or is fixed?


Thanks a lot guys, any help is welcome .

VVT-i engine has sludge and oil consumption problem.

VVTL-i is a lot better engine. I have 320K miles on mine, all original, no problems, still smooth and strong like new.

The VVT-i oil consumption problem may be fixed by flushing then engine and dissolve any carbon deposits on oil return holes on piston and on piston rings with a product like Motor Medic's GUNK. You may have to flush a few times to completely dissolve hardened carbon deposits.

I'm considering buying a Celica right now...Does the sludge problem affect all years of the VVT-i engine? I don't see many complaints of it on the later models.