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wdb · 11-21-2020, 07:19 PM

Sounds like the oil control rings are shot. That would show up more during deceleration, when the compression rings aren't doing their thing.

11-21-2020, 07:19 PM	#349 (permalink)
wdb lurker's apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: the Perimeter Posts: 942 PlainJane - '12 Toyota Tacoma Base 4WD Access Cab 90 day: 20.98 mpg (US) Thanks: 504 Thanked 226 Times in 173 Posts	Sounds like the oil control rings are shot. That would show up more during deceleration, when the compression rings aren't doing their thing.