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TOYOTA DEAL: HERE COMES THE SLUDGE JUDGE

Submitted by helvet on Tue, 01/09/2007 - 16:21
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Mark Rechtin, Automotive News / January 8, 2007

LOS ANGELES -- Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. has quietly settled a
class-action lawsuit that covers about 3.5 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles
that may have been damaged by engine oil sludge. Details of the settlement,
which allows for third-party mediation of sludge claims rejected by Toyota,
have been mailed to 7.5 million current and previous owners.

Critics contend Toyota has told customers and dealers too little about

Toyota Oil Sludge Inspection Procedure

Submitted by helvet on Thu, 12/22/2005 - 19:06
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Toyota Broadens Sludge-Repair Program

Submitted by helvet on Fri, 04/08/2005 - 13:35
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Toyota broadens sludge-repair program
Automaker alters V-6, insists neglect is cause

By Richard Truett
Automotive News / April 08, 2002

Sludge bustingToyota's latest moves to address engine sludge

  • Changes 3.0-liter V-6 engines at factory to improve oil circulation
  • Extends coverage for sludge-related repairs to 8 years from purchase

    List of suspects

    • Toyota Oil Sludge

    Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/09/2002 - 17:17
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    Faced with a consumer revolt over low mileage engine failures caused by oil sludge buildup, Toyota has begun to notify 3.3 million owners of 1997-2002 Toyota and Lexus vehicles with 3.0-liter IMZ V-6 engines and all 1997-2001 Toyota vehicles with 5SFE 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engines that it will cover the cost of sludge-related repairs for eight years from date of initial sale.

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