Massive Oil Leak due to faulty oil filter threads. New engine block replacement needed

[Xencer]

Through the dealer, they would have found the issue changing the oil filter. BTW How the fuck does someone even crossthread an oil filter. They probably can't put the cap on a milk jug back on.

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[Fireguy67]

I've been wanting to share my story for a couple weeks now but I've been super busy lately... anyway here it is.

About 3 weeks ago I was driving down the interstate when the truck started driving weird, then lights and notifications started popping up. Short there after tons of smoke started pouring out from everywhere. I immediately pulled off to the side of the interstate to take a second to try and figure out what the hell was going on. After I turned the truck off that was a wrap, it wouldn't turn back on. Next step was having a tow truck pick it up and take it to my local dealership where I purchased it from. Right off the bat the service advisor was like "it's gonna be a while". Apparently when something major like this happens, they want to send a field tech from Toyota out to check it. 2 weeks later I get the screenshot above saying the oil filter threads were messed up and that was the cause of the oil leak and the block was going to need to be replaced. A week later he says the block has an eta of August I truly hope this is an isolated incident and no one else has this happen to them. I opened a case with Toyota directly so that will help me keep an eye on the actual ETA of the block. I'll keep everyone posted as I receive updates.

I feel for you my friend! That sucks! I would be curious to know where your truck was assembled- Baja or Guanajuato. Hope this situation works out for the better and quickly for you. Good Luck!

 

[Jax156]

I feel for you my friend! That sucks! I would be curious to know where your truck was assembled- Baja or Guanajuato. Hope this situation works out for the better and quickly for you. Good Luck!

I'll post an update with details soon but it looks like the GM is gonna put me in a new truck

 

[Kjc]

I think your due for a new truck... I wouldnt want all that work done to a brand new vehicle... Ya I think someone said 15 days in the shop and you can start filing for a lemon in most states... Let us know if they make it right and just replace the truck....

 

[av8r]

Filter manifold is steel. Good steel.

 

[av8r]

I'll post an update with details soon but it looks like the GM is gonna put me in a new truck

That's the right choice.

 

[av8r]

I think your due for a new truck... I wouldnt want all that work done to a brand new vehicle... Ya I think someone said 15 days in the shop and you can start filing for a lemon in most states... Let us know if they make it right and just replace the truck....

Typically 30 days for the same repair or 3 times in for the same repair.

 

[WKTJR1]

I feel for you my friend! That sucks! I would be curious to know where your truck was assembled- Baja or Guanajuato. Hope this situation works out for the better and quickly for you. Good Luck!

More like where was the engine assembled? Alabama I think.

 

[Camario]

My truck is coming in 2 weeks time. Was built about a week ago. Now I’m getting worried reading about these oil leaks

 

[Tacoflvrd]

My truck is coming in 2 weeks time. Was built about a week ago. Now I’m getting worried reading about these oil leaks

I’m at 5800 miles in mine and have zero issues. I wouldn’t be too worried.

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