So I went to my local Cert. Toyota for my normal oil change and everything seemed fine until maybe four hours later. I was driving home and my check water light came on. I pulled over and everything seemed ok so I decided to keep driving and just head back to the dealership so I could have them look at it. Well I got about five minutes from the dealer and my car stalled. It turned back on but this time with the check motor light and battery light both coming on. Then the fun begins and I get to a red light and my car just completely dies. I call a tow truck to take me the two blocks to have my car checked out. The tow guy ends up telling me that the problem is I have no oil cap and no oil since it's leaked out everywhere. No I'm being told my motor is shot. Toyota is replacing it being that warranty. Now I just don't now if my car is even gonna be worth keeping seeing that I'm barely two years into making payments. Anyone any advice??
You are going to get a brand new motor, there is nothing wrong with the car. Everyone makes mistakes even toyota mechanics. I would not worry if it were my car. Just like gett ing a new lease on life!!!!!!!!!
If it is a remanufactured engine you should have zero problems, they will give you a guarantee. If it is used I would say no, there is no guarantee as to the condition of the used engine or any way to check the mileage on the used engine.
The general rule is that if the problem is caused by the mechanic. the shop is responsible for making it right.
Remanufactured engines have been used for a time and new pistons, bearings etc. and everything is checked out for wear and rebuilt to manufacturesr specifications so in essence you are getting a new engine. Sometimes the rebuilt engine is better than a new one because it has gone through many heat cool cycles and the engine block is seasoned. That is my opinion. My son and I used to race go-karts and I used to put the engines in my oven at home and heat them up to 500 degrees and then slowly cool it down over a period of days to season the engine.
( Stress relieve the engine. That is my opinion)
They may be making the mechanic responsible for the damage to your engine, and they are looking for a quick fix. Hopefully NOT. If you have a reputable Toyota dealer you should be ok. Stick to your guns and ask for a new engine for starters and only accept the rebuilt as a compromise. The damage caused was not your fault.
Do you have a Better Business Bereau to contact in your area??
I always make it a habit to take a minute to look under the hood after a service, just to make sure everything appears to be OK and look under the car to look for any oil leaks.
Most operations that mechanics carry out have a time limit and they just want to get the job done.
I am very sorry to hear this happened.
My advice is, if at all humanely possible, to change your own oil.
In just my small circle of close friends I know THREE people who's cars suffered major damage due to faulty oil changes.
This will not make your car worth less. in fact if your car has more than 30k miles on it, it will make it worth more because it has a fresh rebuild.
If I were you, once they replace the engine make them pay to have an independent mechanic check and verify that it is done correctly. Use the fact that they screwed up the oil change (something so simple) so you just want to make sure they did it right.
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Glad to see Toyota Customer Service is making this right and replacing your engine. Let us know when the car is done and tell us how well it runs.
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Glad to see Toyota Customer Service is making this right and replacing your engine. Let us know when the car is done and tell us how well it runs.
Very true, great to see.
My girlfriend purchased an accord and whoever designed the transmission in that car should have been fired. It had a HUGE failure rate at under 40k miles and yet they didnt even have the decency to recall it. The car ended up with 3 other recalls so maybe they didnt want to push it :p
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Very true, great to see.
My girlfriend purchased an accord and whoever designed the transmission in that car should have been fired. It had a HUGE failure rate at under 40k miles and yet they didnt even have the decency to recall it. The car ended up with 3 other recalls so maybe they didnt want to push it :p
It's been well documented that Honda has had problems with their auto trannys for many years
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