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8.5
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,200
- Average Mileage:
- 88,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 11 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
- new engine (5 reports)
engine problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
First noticed this 2 weeks after an oil change back in 2005. Took it back to the mechanic. He said it was due to engine sludge and recommended using synthetic oil for a few more oil changes to address the issue. However, several synthetic oil changes later, problem still continued. Read up articles on the internet about the issue. Ever since then, I suffered the pain knowing I couldn't go on any long drives. Kept topping up 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles.
I noticed in the middle of 2007 that the check engine light was on and hence the vehicle didn't pass state inspection. Found out that this was due to a bad catalytic converter. Had the catalytic converter changed so I could drive legally. Few months later, the problem re-appeared and turns out that the catalytic converter was blown again. Took it back to the mechanic. This time, the mechanic remarked "Oh it's one of those oil burning engines". Unfortunately, I also found out that the engine oil burn causes the catalytic converter to go bad. So I am in the unfortunate position of having to replace the cat. so I can drive legally fully knowing it will be blown in a few weeks.
The other option I was given was to change the engine which would take at least $2500 which is probably way more than what the car is worth.
Isn't there some way to channel this problem to Toyota? Hope somebody from Toyota is reading this. Their cars are know for legendary reliability, but this has bee n a huge disappointment. If they can do a recall and fix this issue, I would go back to being a loyal Toyota customer.
- Shan V., Cedar Park, TX, US