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Originally Posted by mb_
VVT-i gears most likely needs to be replaced from what you're describing. What's most likely happening is the oil that's in the gears is draining to the sump while the car is sitting. Why did it happen after an oil change? I'm not sure.
Even with the most meticulously maintained, mint engine, it could still happen and I've seen it.
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But so suddenly from nothing to happening 100% of the time when the car sits?
It's just too coincidental, especially since the 2GR should have been improved vs the earlier gen.
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Originally Posted by skyxx
Sonick is a genius. I won't go into detail what's so great about his post. But it's damn good!
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