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Engine oil plays a vital role in the health of your vehicle. It helps keep the working parts lubricated to reduce friction and helps filter out dust and dirt particles that can lead to engine damage. Sometimes, though, your car’s engine oil can’t perform these tasks, so your car may be burning oil.
As a resource to drivers around Danvers, Peabody, and Salem, MA, we at Ira Toyota of Danvers have created this quick reference guide. So, you may be asking, “Why is my car burning oil?” Keep reading and contact us with any questions.
A frequent indicator that your car is burning oil is that your engine oil light frequently appears on your dashboard. You may also notice a steady decline when getting under the hood to check your engine oil level with the dipstick.
This includes removing the dipstick from your cooled engine, wiping it with a clean cloth, then reinserting. Once you remove the dipstick again, check to see if your vehicle’s engine oil is too low.
A steady drop in oil level without any noticeable leaks may let you know your car is burning oil.
Burning oil is often the result of worn-out parts. For example, worn valve seals and/or piston rings could lead to your car burning oil. Both valve seals and piston rings work to keep engine oil out of the combustion chamber.
The combustion chamber is where fuel is combined with air and ignited by a spark to start your vehicle. With worn parts, engine oil can leak into this mixture, which leads to an internal burning of oil.
Burning Oil Outside of the Engine
It’s possible that your car may be burning oil outside of the engine. This is because your car’s engine oil is escaping and landing on a hot surface. A telltale sign of external oil burning is that you can smell burning oil.
Reasons engine oil may be escaping and causing this issue include:
If your car is burning oil, don’t hesitate to bring your car to a mechanic. Using their skills and expertise, they can quickly diagnose whether the oil is burning because of an internal or external leak, then take the necessary steps to resolve this issue.
At Ira Toyota of Danvers, we have a team of skilled technicians and state-of-the-art equipment to quickly diagnose and treat oil-burning trouble. Plus, we also offer flexible service hours. This way, you can schedule your appointment before or after work, on Saturday, or at any time throughout the day.
With the help of our technicians, you’ll be back to cruising around Danvers, Peabody, and Salem, Massachusetts, in no time at all. Don’t wait any longer. Contact us today to schedule your service appointment!
Service reps were knowlegable and friendly. They worked with me to find the specific model with the addons inwas looking for and found it faster than what was estimated.
OUTSTANDING service provided by Bruce Brewer. We were TOTALLY satisfied Team Toyota Service is exceptional. Bravo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vehicle went in for 10000 service, given 15000 service. Requested to check radio/GPS system when having a conversation. The technician took the vehicle for a 17 mile ride with no one in the vehicle to duplicate. How do you duplicate a conversation if the technician is by himself? The technician did not duplicate the error
Easy, efficient. Can stay or go- easy either way. Sometimes it can take a long time but having these two options helps
Service was excellent, I arrived early and they were still able fit me into the schedule earlier. I waited and service was quick.
Salesman forgot???!!! To register our car. We came back a week later to pick it up and no registration or sticker. You spend $$$$ I expected service and people who are efficient and care. NOT at IRA.
Great place with professional employees who treat me with respect. I appreciate the speed in which the car was fixed despite the amount of work and how easy it was to go through the process from the start to the end. Another thing I would like to appreciate was being able to receive a video of some of the problems in the car being shown to me and also the fact that I got calls updated on what I wanted to get done in the car and how fast it would be done. Thank you, Luiz S vala
Angel was my representative. He was very nice, thorough, and knowledgeable. I appreciate his help and patience.
Always a great place to chat with Steve and Kassandra both are awesome. Great job
I had to wait about 15 mins before a gentleman came and greeted me then I met Cassandra I gave its wow. She treated me as l was the best customer ever
Very disappointed- dropped off the car at 9:20 am and was told I’d receive a phone call telling me what was needed but never received a call, Only received an email with numerous recommendations for other work unrelated work that is unnecessary. $205 diagnostic charge is a scam. Reputable shops tell you what is needed for no charge. Don’t bring your car here!
I can only hope they use synthetic oil in my engine cause if not, I’m gonna have a problem ?
Very clean bays and office areas. Staff conduct themselves in a professional manner throughout. I trust my Toyota with this establishment.
Tom Chase is very welcoming. He listened to my concerns and helped me with my electronics issues.
My experience was wonderful. I felt respected and they never once made me feel as though my credit or finances were not worthy of getting a car. In fact they were able to get me a better car and deal than even I thought I could get. I felt they went out of their way to make the experience enjoyable. A big shout out to Jesse and Abdul Ouhaj
The service was great. The lead up to it was confusing between calling to inquire about detailing and having the AI schedule it even though I told them on the phone I decided not to have. Seems to be working against the customer.
The dealership has become a high overhead factory with the goal of selling as many parts and services as humanly possible.
The people at Ira Toyota have always treated me with respect and courtesy since my first Toyota truck bought back in the 1970’s. My current truck, a 2011 Extended Cab Tacoma, bought new off the lot has been my favorite ever since I sold my Toyota T100. It’s the only place I trust for my truck to be serviced.
The service department was nice, but their only offered solution for a rear AC leak in a mid-sized SUV would have cost over $2,700. I already knew exactly where the leak was and what was required to fix it, but they insisted on doing their own diagnosis which couldn’t have taken more than 20 minutes, but cost me $205 (and only confirmed what I knew).
It’s a good car otherwise, but 2019 with almost 90K miles. They never mentioned the other solution, which is an $80 rear AC “block kit” and is a relatively simple job to install.
My future work on the ... Read More Full review text opened.DealerRater - Aug 22, 2026
The service department was nice, but their only offered solution for a rear AC leak in a mid-sized SUV would have cost over $2,700. I already knew exactly where the leak was and what was required to fix it, but they insisted on doing their own diagnosis which couldn’t have taken more than 20 minutes, but cost me $205 (and only confirmed what I knew).
It’s a good car otherwise, but 2019 with almost 90K miles. They never mentioned the other solution, which is an $80 rear AC “block kit” and is a relatively simple job to install.
My future work on the car will be done by an independent mechanic who owns his own business and looks out for his customers with a concern for helping them keep older cars on the road without unnecessarily expensive repairs.
I had bad experience the last 2 visit for service honestly they make me change my mind about the place
Nice service waiting area. Took way longer than the promised (3-4 hrs) took 6. I had to find car myself out in a huge lot. They should have valeted my car. I'm 76 years. I insisted to wait on recalls but was pushed to get them done.that day. Blew my schedule for the day for an oil change and tire rotation
It's always an excellent experience at Ira Toyota of Danvers. They keep my Toyota Crown running like new. My service manager Alpesh Patel is great and adds a personal touch for appointment scheduling and recommended service. He offers clear explanation of any recommended services. The waiting area is clean and comfortable. There is free coffee, comfortable seating, and TV and a snack bar WiFi service is free and works well. Highly recommended!
Always very professional very informative pleasant personnel clean environment Great coffee always explained what was done and if any further repairs are needed
Had a disappointing experience with the service department. My vehicle serivce was completed. It took an hour for the service rep to process my paperwork and get out the door. 4 hours for an oil change and tire rotation. Way too long.
I stopped in today and needed a new battery for my car. Alexander helped me with my problem and I got my car fixed very quickly. Thanks you very much 😊😊
I had an appointment today for routine maintenance. I was on time and didn't have to wait. The service was quick and I enjoyed complimentary coffee while I was there. All in all, it was a pleasant experience.
Over 3 hours for an oil change and tire rotation with an appointment is far too long to wait
Great, helpful and knowledgeable service advisors and sales people especially Robert Flannagan, Nate Brungot and Matthew Buonomo.
Extremely Frustrating Experience
I booked an appointment online at Ira Toyota for a simple oil change and tire rotation. Their own website was offering a discounted rate for booking during the middle of the day, in the middle of the week, so I selected one of those appointment times and planned my day accordingly.
I arrived on time for my scheduled appointment only to be told it would take TWO HOURS for an oil change and tire rotation.
Seriously—what exactly is the purpose of making an appointment?
If customers are going to arrive at their scheduled time only to ... Read More Full review text opened.DealerRater - Aug 13, 2026
Extremely Frustrating Experience
I booked an appointment online at Ira Toyota for a simple oil change and tire rotation. Their own website was offering a discounted rate for booking during the middle of the day, in the middle of the week, so I selected one of those appointment times and planned my day accordingly.
I arrived on time for my scheduled appointment only to be told it would take TWO HOURS for an oil change and tire rotation.
Seriously—what exactly is the purpose of making an appointment?
If customers are going to arrive at their scheduled time only to have their vehicle sit and wait because the service department is backed up, then don’t call it an appointment\. Call it what it is: a scheduled time to get in line.
What made the experience even more frustrating is that I received no notification that my vehicle had even been inspected until 4:20 PM long after I had already been waiting. There was no meaningful update or communication during the process, which only added to the feeling that my time was not being respected.
On top of that, Ira Toyota was actively offering a discount to encourage customers to book these specific midday time slots. I did exactly that, showed up when I was supposed to, and was still given a two-hour turnaround for routine maintenance.
I understand dealerships get busy. I understand things happen. But if you don’t have the capacity to service customers reasonably close to their scheduled appointment time, stop offering those appointment slots—or at the very least disclose the expected wait before the customer books.
My time has value too.
Very disappointing customer experience, and definitely not what I expected when making a scheduled service appointment.
Service today was a pleasant experience. Bruce was helpful in guiding and facilitating the process. Making an appointment ahead of time before the service worked well.
Service advisors are always attentive and keep me up to date with what’s happening to my car!
Excellent service, the video they send me about what they did on my car and recomended for the next visit was excellent.
Booked my rav4 in for 8am. 10/8/26 Got there 7.55.am was told it would take around 3 hrs so opted to wait. Eventually left at 3.25PM! Was informed when I asked.wait time totally unacceptable. Given a discount by person who checked me in. However very unhappy with time I had to wait - 7 and 1/2 hours.
Why make an appointment when you have to wait 3 hours for a simple oil change? It makes no sense to me.
Kedwin & Mr. Patel made this the easiest buying process. Very professional and knowledgeable. Excellent customer service from beginning to end.
Bad service wait time long almost six hours all they care is how to get money from you Expensive too
Alex kept me informed throughout the entire process. The price was as promised. Great overall experience. Will be back soon. Overall very happy and pleased
The service advisor that I had today Angel was his name was beyond rude and condescending. Every question I asked related to my service he responded to me as if he was speaking to a five year old. Very disrespectful and highly unprofessional. He needs training in customer service/ relations.
I took my Toyota Sienna in for a 20K service. They were pleasant and very efficient. I was in and out in under two hours. A great dealer
Great dealership, but would be nice if they had coupons to lower the cost of repairs.
They are very friendly David Rojas is wonderful person to work with I see him again
Cheers to bringing on Dennis! Much better service this time. Truly value the loaner car. And received much better. More professional attention this visit.
My service guy Alex was wonderful. He’s very good very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you.
I was there from about 3 to 5 thirtyish. The cashier who was on duty at that time was extremely kind helpful, and went out of her way to assist me. Friddie your janitor also gave me a hand when I needed help, I'm elderly, great attitude. The one thing that I probably dislike the most coming into your dealership is I drive my car in through the big open door to indicate I need service. A gentleman comes over very nice after he's helped other people and tells me to please stay where I am, someone will come and ... Read More Full review text opened.DealerRater - Jul 22, 2026
I was there from about 3 to 5 thirtyish. The cashier who was on duty at that time was extremely kind helpful, and went out of her way to assist me. Friddie your janitor also gave me a hand when I needed help, I'm elderly, great attitude. The one thing that I probably dislike the most coming into your dealership is I drive my car in through the big open door to indicate I need service. A gentleman comes over very nice after he's helped other people and tells me to please stay where I am, someone will come and help me. Well after sitting in my car for five minutes, I get out and walk around wondering what the delay is. They tell me service man so-and-so is going to come and assist me. Well, another five minutes goes by and I don't want to stand out in the shop with cars coming and going. I took it upon myself and walked into where the agents were sitting behind their desks in the service department and search for the person who is to be my person, he was busy on his computer typing away. Had something important to do which is why I was kept waiting. After I stood there, I realized good customer service is the customer comes first-- you can do your typing and whatever you need to do later. most of the agents there had no one in front of them. They were just sitting there. I went up to Denise and asked can you help me and she said, of course, she very graciously went ahead and wrote up my order and got my car in for service. Most of the agent sitting there we're not doing anything so why would I be assigned to a particular person who is busy as opposed to first come first served. I don't care who writes me up. Anybody can do it, I see them twice a year I'm not trying to form a relationship. I just want to have my car processed as quickly as possible. It's bothered me every time I come into your shop because I end up standing by my car waiting for help and I feel I should be immediately able to go in and seek a person who is not doing anything and get my order written up.
Everyone is so efficient They work together amazingly It’s an easy process and they keep you well informed . Matt was very helpful and knowledgeable
Awesome service,great staffs convinced very well on the project,quick service on the oil change.
I had good service well taken care of by tom chase car came back ciean
IRA Toyota is great, but the waiting time is horrible. I had my appointment scheduled for about a month or so and I waited almost four hours for routine maintenance (with an appointment).
This dealership is excellent. They listen to all your needs and they solve problems. Fabiana the service manager is the highest quality professional. She knows how to treat people with respect and dignity. They know how to repair cars and get things right the first time. I will always bring my Toyota here for service and tepairs.
Technical service has been always good. However car pick up and check out seems to take longer than it should. Often waiting for your person when others are idle. And the others can jump in and check you out.
As usual, Ira always delivers the best possible service. They are pros and know how to take care of their customers and their cars, as well
Top notch service. Always do the job well in a timely fashion. Comfortable place to wait.
Great that IRA Toyota sent $17.76 Oil change email coupons. NOT GREAT that it took 3 hours (8AM-11AM) to do the oil change. Then, the vehicle was 3rd in line behind empty cars and blocked to exit...so I had to ask for help to get out!
During these economic struggles thanks to our current administration, it's extremely helpful the promotions this dealer provided. Very helpful for some of us disabled living check by check.
This was the first time I’ve had a bad experience there. I had an appointment for 7:50 AM; I dropped off my car for maintenance and was told it would be ready in 2–3 hours. They sent me home via Uber, but I didn't get my car back until 5:00 PM—I wasted the whole day waiting. I called twice, but the answer was always that it wasn't ready yet (and just to clarify, it was only for basic maintenance).
Great customer service from Nate in service department. Very happy with my experience with him and the rest of the team at Ira Toyota.
Efficient and we’ll organized routine care on my lease. They send you a video of what’s being done to your car
All good … very polite, etc. But rather lengthy wait🙁. Maybe just a bad day for them.
Aways have had excellent service every time I have having my vehicles serviced..would Recommend ira.
Fantastic customer service! My service advisor JoJo was excellent! A true professional and was friendly and extremely accomodating! I have had only great experiences here since purchasing my 25 Rav4 XLE Premium from Kledi in November!
I had a 2pm appointment. Got there at 1:50 for just an oil change. They didn't get my truck into the shop to start it till 5:15. I didn't pay and leave till 5:55. Why make the appointment at all? Very disappointed and left irritated.
The woman/service person who took my car was not very informative. I asked about car alarms while veering me back and she said it was a safety feature that is always on, well it wasn't always on and she offered no way for me to fix it. I asked if I could get a sticker as my car is due in July she said " well you can but it's gonna say 6" which threw me off and. Said lk never mind. She was just very dry and not helpful. The girl at the food counter did ... Read More Full review text opened.DealerRater - Jul 7, 2026
The woman/service person who took my car was not very informative. I asked about car alarms while veering me back and she said it was a safety feature that is always on, well it wasn't always on and she offered no way for me to fix it. I asked if I could get a sticker as my car is due in July she said " well you can but it's gonna say 6" which threw me off and. Said lk never mind. She was just very dry and not helpful. The girl at the food counter did not understand what I was ordering and got it wrong, the oil change took almost 2 hrs.
The whole experience was disappointing to say the least.
Don’t bother to make an appointment , they take their sweet time servicing you Waited over 3 hours for ONLY and oil change . Would have been longer if I didn’t ask what was going on . Clearly they overbook
Very professional.Prompt attention to detail.Thorough explanation of all work.conscience and polite staff
The maintenance department's service is terrible; scheduled appointments are not honored, and the work is left incomplete.
Very professional appointment right on time all problems taken care of nice people working at dealership
Abdou was fantastic. Great experience. Was in and out with my wife. No hassle. Recommend to all my family
Took six hours for an oil change, rotation, and alignment with an appointment. It was only after four hours when they recommended additional services and they weren’t even done the original work, that again, was scheduled. Denise was very nice though!
Great sales. My 2026 Corolla has a window that doesn’t go up/down properly. Twice it has been in and still not fixed. MA lemon law applies once they cannot fix it in 3 tries. I’ll be headed back this week again.
Fair prices, above and beyond on services and definitely referring friends and family. Definitely coming back
Steve Mahan service advisor is the best. Very attentive, always welcoming. Was able to accommodate me on the same day for service
I like the way that the dealership handles my car when I bring it in for maintenance. They are very professional and friendly.
The most disorganized and rudest service I have ever gotten at a dealership. From the intake person who was the most unprofessional at drop off to pick up at the end. They even had me go out to locate my car among a sea of cars. So glad I only took my car there to be serviced and didnt purchase a vehicle from them. Trust me, go anywhere but there. Not worth the aggravation.
The dealership is clean they moved the desks from the garage bays into the building giving more space to drop cars and I appreciated the greeter
Went in for a 5,000 service which is just topping fluids and rotating tires. Took two hours!! And when checking in was asked if I wanted it washed. I said yes but it wasn’t washed. This is my first service experience. Hoping this isn’t the norm.
Fab servicing for my Highlander We get all 4 cars die. At Ira Toyota Thanks
Four hours to get oil change. Unacceptable. When checking in stated 2 1/2 hr wait. Will not return
I had a 11:20 appointment for an oil change. I had to wait 3:30 hours to get the job done. You need to speed things up. I have bought 4 cars from IRA - right now I am disappointed with your service department.
IRA Toyota did a great job of replacing the steering column and replacing the rear brake pads and rotors on my 2010 Matrix.
Your customer service was excellent.We understood each other on the price. Good recommendation overall.
Service was excellent. Willie my service Coordinator Was polite at intentive he’s my bad every time I come to have a service done on our 2013 Camry hybrid. Thank you Willie
My car is 6 years old & have had it serviced at Ira Toyota since purchasing it. I have had no issues with any service I’ve had done there. It is easy to get an appointment when you want at the time you want. All the service advisers I have worked with have been courteous & friendly.
The time I spent at the dealership was less than I anticipated from start to finish.
Priced great. Cooperative. Transparent. Edwin Olivo went above amd beyond on the final steps. Highly recommend him. I am a tough critic.
Great Customer Service from Ashley, the tire specialist, after the wrong tires were mounted on my RAV4 Hybrid. The correct tires will be re-ordered today. I am waiting for notification with an estimated delivery date.
Great experience at Ira Toyota. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They made the process smooth, answered all my questions, and helped me purchase the right vehicle without any pressure. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a new or used car.
They always accommodate the customer and make every effort to resolve problems. In my case, they persuaded the manufacturer to replace the defective tires even after the warranty had extended.
My wife and I have been going to Ira Toyota Scion in Danvers, MA, for many years to service all four of our Toyota vehicles. In the past, we always worked with different service advisors until we met Steven Mahan five years ago. We have continued working with him ever since. We love working with him. He is friendly, knowledgeable, understanding, and helpful in every way.
The manager Jose was very professional and attentive. Our service issue was taken care of properly.
The m maintenance visit started on time. The car was ready on time. Everyone was very informative and friendly.
Clint Yang was great to work with, he made the whole process easy, low pressure, and fun. Would recommend!
Very competent and got my car in and out quickly even though they were quite busy.
Had a terrible maintenance experience this week but that is the first time I’ve been unhappy with the service there.
Prompt, courteous service. Was in touch immediately via text and call. Very professional service team.
Good experience even though it took three weeks to complete ,waiting on parts and. Ok from Toyota. Everything worked out because I was on vacation didn’t need the car. Great cooperation from Ira service department.
Large inventory to choose from. Has a good service system. Must improve on wait times. Friendly sales people and service advisors.
Went in to lease a Corolla. Clint was very helpful throughout the entire process - even advising with steps for my insurance and old registration. He always maintained a friendly and cordial attitude. When it was pickup time for the car, Clint had everything ready to go and walked me through all features as well as gave tips. Good experience!
Service advisor was good but standard oil and filter change took too long Ira should have an express line
This is an added comment to my previous survey I just completed. I told the Service Advisor that the hood prop was in my car, on the floor. It still is. Why did they not put it back in?? Its come off twice and a nice worker at an auto store snapped it back in and they wanted to charge me $223?!! I will look for a different Toyota dealer when my lease is up. I’ve been a loyal customer for approx 15 yrs and I was very mistreated thru this whole process!
Really great place to deal with!!! The service was impeccable and they met my needs and exceeded them exponentially. You cannot do better than Ira.
