Heavy oil consumption (early 1.4 D-4D)
Attaches to 1ND-TV at engine level · Engine · carried by 1 variants across 1 chassis
Overview
Heavy oil consumption (early 1.4 D-4D) is a occasional fault recorded against 1ND-TV at engine level, typically from 60–180k km. It shows up as the oil level falling fast between services, blue smoke on start-up or under load, and a sooty exhaust tip. Where it's documented, the repair runs €300–€3,000 (a replacement short block at the dear end, if it isn't covered, costs dated 2026-09), and it can be checked before you buy. 1 variants across 1 chassis in this database inherit it.
What happens
Symptom. The oil level falling fast between services, blue smoke on start-up or under load, and a sooty exhaust tip.
Cause. Piston ring and bore wear on early engines led to heavy consumption, and Toyota replaced short blocks on some affected cars. An engine that's been replaced is a good sign, and one that's still burning oil is carrying the bill.
How to check it
Static checks
Check the oil level cold and ask how often the owner tops it up. Look at the exhaust for heavy soot and watch for smoke when the car pulls away, then ask whether the engine has ever been replaced.
Engine off, ideally on a lift.
Every variant that carries this
| Variant | Chassis | Body | Years | Risk | Good buy | Cost as % of good buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 D-4D 1ND-TV | XP90 | hatchback | 2005–2011 | R3 | €2,950 | 56% |
The last column is the point. The same repair is an inconvenience on one variant and a reason to scrap the car on another. A failure costing a quarter of the vehicle's value changes the purchase decision regardless of how rare it is.