Issue ID | 1485935 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11115011 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 25/07/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Went to gas station wile filling i check the oil and nothing on the dip stick so when i got home top the oil and added 2 and 3/4 quarts and i still have 1555 to go before next oil change i am a certified v w mechanic and in my 67 years never seen this much oil burn off in any motor so i went on line and found toyota has problems with the pistons they were not made right on the 4 cylinder motors and are fixing some and telling the rest of the owners that this is normal and ok not to worry but if i am burning that much the motor can no longer lube it and fail while driving it that is a very unsafe thing to happen |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COCOA, FL |
VIN pattern | 5TFTX4CN6BXXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 09/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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