2004 Corolla oil smell like gas and exhaust

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Geo - 17 Jul 2009 00:32 GMT

Looking at a used 2004 4 cyl Toyota Corolla private sale. Checked and
smelled oil looks a little dark and stinks of gas and exhaust. Was
going to ask for compression test but thinking forget it. This is the
second one I've looked at with the same condition. Is there any known
issues with these 4 cyl engines? Thanks in advance.
K

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Hachiroku ハチロク - 17 Jul 2009 01:04 GMT

> Looking at a used 2004 4 cyl Toyota Corolla private sale. Checked and
> smelled oil looks a little dark and stinks of gas and exhaust. Was
> going to ask for compression test but thinking forget it. This is the
> second one I've looked at with the same condition. Is there any known
> issues with these 4 cyl engines? Thanks in advance.
> K

Check alt.autos.toyota. I can't give you an answer, but there are some who
can.

Just wade through all the political BS...

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Toyota MDT in MO - 17 Jul 2009 22:25 GMT

> Looking at a used 2004 4 cyl Toyota Corolla private sale. Checked and
> smelled oil looks a little dark and stinks of gas and exhaust.

How does oil smell like exhaust?

>Was
> going to ask for compression test but thinking forget it. This is the
> second one I've looked at with the same condition. Is there any known
> issues with these 4 cyl engines?

Not that I can think of offhand.

If isn't the right car for you as proven by your initial looksee, then
pass on it. If you are serious about buying it barring any mechanical
issues, contact a quality shop about performing a complete pre
purchase inspection. A good inspection is well worth the money.

I don't think you'll be able to describe the exact condition of the
oil via text, nor will you get any accurate analysis on such a query.

Toyota MDT in MO

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ben91932 - 22 Jul 2009 19:37 GMT

> How does oil smell like exhaust?

Blown head gasket, no oil changes, overheated...
Either way not good.
HTH
Ben

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Toyota MDT in MO - 23 Jul 2009 07:50 GMT

> > How does oil smell like exhaust?
>
> Blown head gasket, no oil changes, overheated...
> Either way not good.
> HTH
> Ben

I'm sorry that you hoped that helped. Still wondering what "exhaust"
smells like. Seriously.

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