Situation: We have a 2009 Venza, 90k miles. Healthy motor, doesn't seem to use oil. Gets Toyota filters. A little piston slap when cold for the first few miles, then subsides. Has never had VVTi clatter on startup. Tolerable/light front cover seepage for the last 30k. I typically run PP-HM 5w-30 or M1-HM 5w-30. Has always had 5k changes, but has spent much of its life as a short tripper. The car is well maintained and beautiful. My parents bought it new, so we are familiar...
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