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#55 of 59 David by debating Jan 29, 2009 (6:19 pm)
Just heard the analysis from the Toyota service dept. today. The part has to be ordered in. Nothing to inspect at this time. I want to see the part after it's replaced.   I am assuming that this is tied into Toyota's variable valve timing. Just speculation on my part.   But this just looks like the same junk engineering that has brought the domestics to the doorstep of bankruptcy.   I'm an oldtimer, owned many cars and trucks, a semi even. And never have I had a camshaft fail. Never had an engine fail, except for the semi and those were normal rebuilds with many miles. Switchgear, sensors maybe, but nothing internal.   I gave up on the domestics because of half engineered and unreliable products, And no support whatsoever from the corporation after you bought the product. At this time, I would say the Toyota Scion is no better in those regards than the domestics were when I quit buying their products. This is an internal engine part that failed, not a sensor or some such.   What happened to the Toyota's like the late eighties model my daughter owned that she ran for over twelve or so years with just basic maintenance? Now I see reviews where Ford is now matching Toyota for quality. I hope they do better that that.
#56 of 59 09 Scion XB Motor oil by beancountant Jun 10, 2009 (5:26 am)
Attention: Kcram, the Manual requires a 5W-20 motor oil. Can I use 5W-30 in the summer or even winter? Why did Toyota switched to his lower viscosity oil? Common knowledge is that the lower viscosity offers less protection against wear although they offer better energy conservation.
#57 of 59 Re: 2008 SCION XB- ENGINE Problems >>>HELP<<< [snd808] by hondadave7 Jun 10, 2009 (6:56 am)
Replying to: snd808 (Jul 24, 2008 5:11 pm) Everybody that has an automobile. If you have any kind of starting, idle, or running problems, 1st thing you do is check the fuel for the % of Ethanol. In this area Texas Ethanol has been found in only 1 case too be 100%. It has been discovered in other cases from 18% to 27%. No matter what Obamas EPA tells us, our cars were not built to run on more than 10% Ethanol. Check The Ethanol 1st---Before you spend any other money. David
#58 of 59 Re: 2008 SCION XB- ENGINE Problems >>>HELP<<< [snd808] by zsarazan Jul 03, 2009 (6:36 am)
Replying to: snd808 (Jul 24, 2008 5:11 pm) Ohhh yeah. I'm having the same issues, and it seems like every time I bring it in, it stops happening. I've told them multiple times to check the fuel injector and scan the entire fuel system but they refuse. As of right now, they are ordering parts for it. I don't know what, but as long as it's under warranty, they can do what they want. Tell them to scan the fuel system and check fuel pumps and all that junk. If they refuse, tell them you want a new car. I also will never buy a toyota again. Piece of crap!
#59 of 59 Major Engine Issue by rgreen74 Jul 16, 2009 (6:55 am)
I purchased my 06' XB brand new with 7 miles on it. I've never had any major issues with it until recently. I noticed what almost sounded like a scraping sound in the engine block. When I took it into get an oil change the mechanic there told me, he didnt think it was anything major, that it was probably just a rusted part (from the winter salt) and that it would probably work itself loose. The sound did stop after 2 days. Then about a week later it started again, except now it was really loud and I was in rush hour traffic. As I was moving along, every single light on my dashboard lit up and before i could even get to the opposite shoulder it died on me. DOA.... I had it towed to my mechanic and he told me that the timing chain snapped and that my engine was ceased, and that a new motor would run me around 3 G's. My question is; Is this covered under the drivetrain warranty? I have 50k miles on it. I was reading that the standard warranty is 3yr 36k standard and a 5yr 60k drivetrain? Is that correct? I cant seem to get a hold of anyone at Toyota to answer my question (imagine that).

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