engine oil drying

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
223,000 MILES
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BAMI
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Sir i use a 2002 toyota camry xle and i discovered that engine oil dries up in it after every 5 days. I have tried 5 different types of oil but the problem persists please what can be the likely problem
Aug 25, 2012 at 7:23 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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SOUNDS LIKE A TERRIBLE LEAK ONTO THE GROUND (CHECK THE GROUND)

OR A HEAD GASKET LEAK (IS THERE OIL IN THE RADIATOR JUICE?)

OR YOU ARE BURNING THE HECK OUT OF IT (SMOKE-SCREEN)

THE MEDIC
Aug 25, 2012 at 8:07 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Are there any heavy smoke from exhaust? 5 days to dry up means the leakage is rathe substantial.
Aug 25, 2012 at 10:34 AM
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