Hi
I have a 1994 toyota previa, I bought at auction a year ago. It seems to idle high and make too much white smoke but the coolant level remains okay. All the filters have been changed and checked out by multiple mechanics. I have tried some cleaners and additives but nothing to the oil. Also, wondering where to find a video of the one you checked out in Maine by the guy that had that custom machine/printing shop for parts. You promised a video and I think I missed it. I have three little kids so I am off and on with your youtube feed.
As well, I have a 98 corolla and the wifes 2000 crv that I run costco premium gas (true gas) and find that buying from this economical source I get superior mileage. I am in Canada (Edmonton) and even in the cold, with waiting to warm up it still performs exceptionally well. I have over 5 years of data on them each with no mechanical issues, but here is a sample of the car that i drive aggressively, at times and with the window down and can get around 35 mpg while only paying about an extra 10 cents a liter in canadian terms
Just wondering if this data could sway your opinion especially in colder climats, older cars or with good drivers.
I have the full excel sheet for both with repair records.
Thanks for all you do
Date, odometer, trip, cost per liter, number of liters, total
Sure there's nothing wrong with old cars especially if the Toyotas they can last an awful long time. Ezra high idle check for vacuum leaks now you shouldn't be getting white smoke but if you do get white smoke and you're not losing coolant that means it's burning oil change the PCV valve and put the engine isn't just worn in the valve seals are gone that's so old odds are the valve seals are going to realize valve seals are made out of rubber and are on the top side of the intake valves where it gets really hot
