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8.7
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $4,670
- Average Mileage:
- 74,900 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- removed baffle with vise grips (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
BROKEN OIL BAFFLE. I have had this Avalon for two months, I bought this car from a private individual. I had oil changed 1/9/16 and this was pointed out to me by my Toyota dealer. Previous owner also had all service done at a different Toyota dealership. My dealership told me it was caused by shoving oil filler hose into engine too far This oil baffle is a flimsy piece of metal.
Update from Jan 10, 2016: I believe that Toyota should cover this problem. They must know this is a problem, otherwise they would not have issued a service bulletin. Going to call Toyota @ 1-800 331 4331 to formally issue a complaint.
Update from Jan 15, 2016: Took car back to the original Toyota dealership today to have the issue fixed. The mechanic took a pair of needle nose vise grips and removed the baffle. I was told that the baffle prevents the oil from hitting the oil filler cap. There is no harm done to the engine with the baffle removed. No worry of having baffle falling into timing chain. I did report the issue and fix to the Toyota complaint number above.
- Tom D., Elsie, MI, US