2002 Toyota Avalon Oil Reduction

2002 TOYOTA AVALON
70,000 MILES • 5.0L • 6 CYL • TURBO • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BOLAKALE SUBAIR
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oil reducing, want to know how to tackle the problem, i noticed reduction in oil level a day after servicing and if i top it up again, within some period, it will short again. i will like you to advice me what is the cause and how to prevent or tackle it.

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Dec 12, 2013 at 4:51 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you noticed any leaks?
Dec 12, 2013 at 9:07 PM
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BOLAKALE SUBAIR
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I have checked round the engine but have not notice any leak including the underneath
Dec 13, 2013 at 4:13 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like you are losing a lot of oil. It has to be going somewhere. Is there any blue smoke from the exhaust? IS there any oil mixing with the engine coolant? If you place a piece of cardboard under the vehicle, do you see any leaks? Are you sure the oil level was full after the service?
Dec 13, 2013 at 10:56 AM
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