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#1734 of 2123 Re: timing belt [richardson] by suvshopper4 Jan 24, 2005 (5:40 pm)
Replying to: richardson (Jan 24, 2005 5:21 pm) Sounds like you've got a keeper.   So you have had the '96 since new. Just imagine all the car payments you aren't making these days.   -ss4
#1735 of 2123 Where is info on the '06 by ronstoy Jan 24, 2005 (8:30 pm)
I would be interested in some info on the 2006 RAV4, I am starting the search for a small SUV, in the CRV, RAV4, Hyundai Santa FE or Tuscon.   I like the Highlander too, but I rub my head on the roof of the car.....Same with the Lexus RX330. Replies to this message: suvshopper4 (Jan 29, 2005 12:33 pm)
#1736 of 2123 Re: Snow tires? [wsommariva] by yooper53 Jan 28, 2005 (8:09 pm)
Replying to: wsommariva (Jan 14, 2005 10:06 am) I have an old Snap-On that must be 25 years old. If I needed to replace it I'd go with a no name cheapo. Had to borrow one of these a couple times and I was able to get the wheels off no problem in the spring.
#1737 of 2123 Re: Where is info on the '06 [ronstoy] by suvshopper4 Jan 29, 2005 (12:33 pm)
Replying to: ronstoy (Jan 24, 2005 8:30 pm) I've seen some '06 RAV4 info, but it is on another site with a message board, and therefore I can't direct you to it, according to Edmunds' rules.   But it is nothing definitive, just spy photos and speculation, so you're not missing much.   -ss4
#1738 of 2123 problems with 2002 toyota rav4 by cindyc Jan 29, 2005 (6:01 pm)
having a problem with our 2002 toyota rav4, oil changed last in oct 2004. driving home on jan 23rd, the oil light came on then pulling off the road, every indicator light went on then the car stalled out. had the car towed to a mechanic that said the oil was like mud, then had the car towed to a dealer where it sits today, and they can't tell us what is wrong with it. looking online we see this is a common problem with certain toyotas from 1997-2002 that toyota recognized, we are wondering if anyone out there knows anything about it??? Replies to this message: mcdawgg (Jan 31, 2005 5:51 am) petl (Jan 31, 2005 9:57 am) scoti1 (Jan 31, 2005 12:17 pm)
#1739 of 2123 Re: problems with 2002 toyota rav4 [cindyc] by mcdawgg Jan 31, 2005 (5:51 am)
Replying to: cindyc (Jan 29, 2005 6:01 pm) Actually, the sludge problem occurs if you do not change oil often enough. Certain Toyota engines MAY have been more prone to developing sludge, but only if the oil changes were not often enough. I have talked to two Toyota mechanics (at a very large dealership) that say they have never seen even one single sludge case that was legit. They said it was always a case of owner neglect, and people on this website have said the same thing.   I am not saying that this is your fault, but just clarifying what you saw about the 1997-2002.   How many miles on the car, how many miles between oil changes, how long (months) between oil changes, has filter always been changed, who did the oil changes???
#1740 of 2123 Re: problems with 2002 toyota rav4 [cindyc] by petl Jan 31, 2005 (9:57 am)
Replying to: cindyc (Jan 29, 2005 6:01 pm) The RAV motor is not included with the sludge problem. Are you the original owner of the RAV? How many miles are on it? Was the oil changed on a regular basis? The answer to these questions should help determine what the problem is. The RAV has a pretty reliable engine. However, anything is possible.
#1741 of 2123 problems with 2002 toyota rav4 by cindyc by pilot130 Jan 31, 2005 (10:34 am)
Truth be told, there are a number of reasons why your Rav4 engine oil could have become "like mud".(BTW,That engine wasn't one of the ones which was alledged to have problems.) As Mcdawgg says, lack of, or extended oil changes are by far the most common reasons for sludge development. And yes, there has been considerable discussion about sludge in the past. In spite of what some insisted, it eventually turned out there was far more hype than substance to the controversy. When the dust finally settled, it also became clear that Mcdawgg's assessment and experience is as close to the truth as it gets. In your case it's difficult to provide any kind of helpful information without more information from you AND your dealer. When an assessment by your dealer is made on what the cause (or causes) might be, it would be interesting to hear what was determined.
#1742 of 2123 Re: problems with 2002 toyota rav4 [cindyc] by scoti1 Jan 31, 2005 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: cindyc (Jan 29, 2005 6:01 pm) Cindyc, Can you describe the "mud"? Is it the color of a chocolate milkshake (such as when water or coolant mixes with oil) or more dark brown, almost black and tarry looking?   The others are right in that the Toyota engine sludge campaign was limited to certain models and years and does not include the Rav-4. If you maintained your engine according to Toyota specifications and developed sludge, then you could have recourse through the new car drive train warranty, if still in effect. Toyota has placed inserts in some vehicles stating specifically that the warranty will not cover sludge. If that is the case, and again, if you maintained your car according to Toyota's specifications, then the next step would be lawsuit or arbitration.
#1743 of 2123 rav 4 problems by cindyc Jan 31, 2005 (1:14 pm)
We did get the oil changed on a regular basis, and this family has been going to the same mechanic for over 20 years. the car had about 45,000 miles on it. Most of the miles were put on it in the first year, but the last year and a half, we didn't drive it as much. we have 4 oil change receipts for 2004, the last one was in october, and I had a baby on october 20, so we really haven't driven a lot at all since then. By what little the dealership is saying, we are guessing the car needs a new engine. we don't know what we are going to do, it seems unacceptable that a car we bought new and had oil changes regularly in would die like this. Replies to this message: mcdawgg (Feb 01, 2005 5:12 am) scoti1 (Feb 01, 2005 6:57 am) cindyc (Feb 01, 2005 7:20 pm) and 1 more...

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