Toyota to replace oil hose on 933,800 vehicles (no big deal, just another defect)

[DainBramaged]

Toyota will replace an oil hose in some 933,800 vehicles in the United States due to the risk of a potential leak that if left untreated could damage the engine, the automaker said on Monday.

On some Camry, Avalon, Rav4 and Lexus vehicles equipped with V6 engines, the rubber portion of the engine oil hose may develop a small hole, potentially causing oil leakage and engine failure, Toyota said in a document sent out to U.S. dealers and obtained by Reuters on Monday.

Toyota spokesman Brian Lyons confirmed the company had sent the document on a "limited service campaign" to U.S. dealers. He added the oil hose issue is not a safety issue and the vehicles are not being recalled.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35650004/ns/business-autos/

[liberal N proud]

1. Is that what is keeping them from stopping?

:sarcasm:



Another day another problem with Toyotas discovered.

[MannyGoldstein]

2. Now's The Time To Buy A Toyota

They'll be recalling and fixing any problem of any importance they're in the spotlight now.

[Zynx]

3. I don't believe in rewarding shoddiness.

[MannyGoldstein]

4. Good Point. nt

[bluestateguy]

5. Hmmm. Tough break for customers.

Might want to try a Ford, Chrysler or GM instead.

[OhioChick]

7. Agreed. n/t

[sailor65]

8. Good idea,

then you can find the leaks yourself!!

:rofl:

[HopeHoops]

10. Nah, I always go by the stain in the driveway with my Fords.

It's just a fact. You put in gas, you add oil. I've loved every one and still have my '68 Galaxie, but the fuckers all leak oil.

[madrchsod]

6. i`m trying to figure out where they use a "rubber" hose for oil

the last one i`ve seen was on my 65 saab monte carlo.

my 94 camry does`t have one....yes i drive a camry because i buy from rent to own car dealers...it`s a nice car but who ever designed the disc brake set up was on drugs.

[HopeHoops]

9. Another hose job on Toyota owners.

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