Toyota engines...

[User170512]

Most repairable engine failures don't come to me. Ones that suffered catastrophic failures do.
Don't get to see too many normal overheated engines, often melted and seized.

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This one was bit painful, not the usual neglect and/ or abuse. Or end of service life.
2010 GX470 with 43k miles. Top end carbon removal service of some sort went horribly wrong. Liquid solvent filled intake plenum causing hydro lock. #3 rod exited the block, but not before destroying the head.

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Love those stands with the pan built in.

 

[1clearshot]

Someone has out done ItBeMe . With unwavering commitment and dedication, simply refused to change oil in his/ hers 2016 3UR-FE/ 5.7L to the point oil could not drain out of the crankcase...

 

[fslc94]

^^^^

 

[CrzTyler]

Had a guy bring me a 5.7 hemi as usual, he and his mechanic had a dead hole on #2 they pulled the wrong head and said everything looked fine.


Looks good to me, I’m gonna JB weld the hole in the piston and grooves in cylinder wall and you’ll be back on the road son

 

[Crany]

My ex sister in law bought a Tacoma back in the 90s. Had it 5 or 6 years and went to trade it in for a different car. Dealer Mechanics came back to her after checking it out and asked when the last time she changed the oil. “Change the oil?” She said…..

 

[GeauxLSU]

Someone has out done ItBeMe. With unwavering commitment and dedication, simply refused to change oil in his/ hers 2016 3UR-FE/ 5.7L to the point oil couldn't drain out of the crankcase...

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That's almost impressive.
(They shoulda ran full synthetic. )

 

[BigChicken]

Toyotas are hands down the best. Legendary engines.

 

[1clearshot]

If 4qts of oil brings the level to "max" then 4 MORE qts would be beyond "max" and make it mo better...

 

[CAMSDADDY]

I’m hoping my 06 Tumdra and 19 Camry each hit 250k at least. I change the oil every 5000 and use either OEM or Napa Gold filters. I’m hoping they appreciate it and give me the life I’m after

 

[outlaw1961]

Question? About 8000 more miles I am going to have to change the timing belt and water pump in my Tacoma. Any recommendations for someone in the west Ga area. Paulding, Polk, Bartow Carroll areas.