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2007 Toyota Camry Problems and Repairs

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Re: Massive Oil Leak [patty19] by zaken1
Apr 12, 2009 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: patty19 (Apr 12, 2009 9:22 am)

The first poster's response is very good advice. Another thing I can add is that sometimes when an oil filter is replaced, the rubber gasket may stick to the engine, rather than coming off with the filter; if a new filter and gasket is installed when there is an old gasket already there, this will create a leak, which may not show up right away. Alternately, in very rare cases; a new oil filter will have a manufacturing defect, such as a tiny hole in the body. In such a situation; everything can be installed and tightened properly, but there will still be a leak.
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Re: Massive Oil Leak [notmybmw] by patty19
Apr 12, 2009 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: notmybmw (Apr 12, 2009 9:47 am)

Notbybmw,
  
Thank you for responding back so quickly. I'm so worried that I would get stuck with a massive bill from the Toyota Dealer. I had the car towed and delivered to them at12:30am this morning from 168 miles outside of where I live, because there was no way I could drive it and I didn't have anyone to call. The towing was quiet expensive, but I didn't know what else to do.
  
PS: I didn't know that a mis-installed drain plug or new filter could cause a massive oil leak like that.
  
Thanks again!
Patty
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Re: Massive Oil Leak [patty19] by wwest
Apr 12, 2009 (7:20 pm)
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Replying to: patty19 (Apr 12, 2009 1:57 pm)

Yet another possibility, a remote one to be sure...
 
The engine lubricating oil pump's pressure releif valve failed in the closed position and the excess pressure ruptured the oil filter.
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Re: Massive Oil Leak [wwest] by patty19
Apr 13, 2009 (5:37 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 12, 2009 7:20 pm)

Thanks everyone for responding to my email. I just got off the phone from Toyota Dealer, it's the oil line that broke. It's under warranty, which is great, but it's going to be 3 to 4 weeks before I get my car back. The part is on back order, which will take 3 to 4 weeks. They are going to reimbursement me for the very expensive towing that was 160 plus miles and I get a rental car for.
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Re: Massive Oil Leak [patty19] by notmybmw
Apr 13, 2009 (6:02 am)
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Hey, Patty.......so glad you ended up having a good experience with your dealer. It's nice to know they're looking after you. I'm surprised your oil line is covered under warranty...(perhaps you have an extended warranty, because I don't think it would be covered under the standard factory warranty...) but, hey, we're not asking questions at this point, right?!?
 
Good luck to you.......and hope you get your car back soon.
 
On other fronts, I believe you said your car is a 2007, yes? If so (and if it's an automatic), and if you've noticed any hesitation at intersections (i.e. acceleration is 'jumpy' after having slowed down), and/or if you have rattles coming from around/under the dashboard when traveling over rough roads, there are TSBs (technical service bulletins) issued by Toyota that instruct your dealer to fix these (unrelated) problems for you free of charge.
 
Cheers, sweetie.....and have a great day!
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Re: Massive Oil Leak [notmybmw] by patty19
Apr 13, 2009 (6:20 am)
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Replying to: notmybmw (Apr 13, 2009 6:02 am)

Notmybmw, I have experience recently some hesitation and told them about it. They blew me off by saying it's suppose to be perform that way. I have to go to the Dealer today and drop off my receipt for the towing. I'll have them check he hesitation before I pick up the car in a month. I also wanted to ask you, does it really take 3 to 4 weeks to order a part and fix it. Apparently the warranty is 60 months/60,000 miles along with a basic of 36 months/36,000 miles.
 
Thanks again
Patty
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Re: Massive Oil Leak [patty19] by mcdawgg
Apr 13, 2009 (8:36 am)
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Replying to: patty19 (Apr 13, 2009 5:37 am)

I think this must be a V-6, because I recall there being a problem with the V-6 oil lines and they are on back order. I have not heard of any I4 engines with this problem - they are the same bullet-proof engine from the last generation (2002-2006).
 
This is under the normal powertrain warranty (5 years, 60k miles).
 
If it is a V-6, then there are no hesitation issues that need the simple, quick reprogramming.
 
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Re: Massive Oil Leak [notmybmw] by mcdawgg
Apr 13, 2009 (8:41 am)
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Replying to: notmybmw (Apr 13, 2009 6:02 am)

believe you said your car is a 2007, yes? If so (and if it's an automatic), and if you've noticed any hesitation at intersections (i.e. acceleration is 'jumpy' after having slowed down),
 
The hesitation TSB 0068-08 is for both manual and automatic transmission I-4 engines, and not just 2007s - could be 2008 also.
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Re: Massive Oil Leak [mcdawgg] by patty19
Apr 13, 2009 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: mcdawgg (Apr 13, 2009 8:36 am)

Yes, I have 2007 Camry XLE V6,. I was just talking to the rental car people and they said that there are tons of 2006 & 7 Camry and Avalons that have the oil problem in them. This is the reason for the back order.
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Toyota VVT Oil Line Problem by sully13
Apr 21, 2009 (4:29 pm)
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I live in Canada, and I recently took my 2005 Avalon in for an oil change. While performing the oil change, the staff at the dealership identified and advised me of a leak in the VVT oil line. They also advised that the line could burst, draining the engine of oil and possibly causing engine damage. I was advised that I should not drive the vehicle, and left it at the dealership awaiting replacement parts and repairs.
Several days later, I'm still leaving for a timeline to obtain the parts and repairs. The vehicle has just under 32,000 km on it.
This may be a bigger issue than just myself, as it appears that Toyota issued a Tech Tip TVI2310 in September of 2008 identifying the condition and recommending replacement of the oil line. According to the Toyota document, Toyota models affected can include the 2005 to 2009 Avalon, 2007 to 2009 Camry V6, 2007 to 2009 Sienna, 2008 to 2009 Highlander, and the 2006 to 2009 RAV4.
I cannot understand why Toyota has not issued a recall, nor why they haven't ramped up production of the replacement part (unless this a VERY widespread problem!). It would appear that they don't want to admit to a serious problem, to protect their (past) quality reputation, but they are seriously risking brand reputation, and possible legal issues due to the inconvenience (class action, anyone?).
 
I have a scan of the Toyota Tech Tip........is it possible to post it to this forum, so that others can see the document?

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