NHTSA Complaint #10110474 — 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10110474
Vehicle	1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	November 5, 2004
Date Filed	February 13, 2005
Mileage	132,405 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. COOLANT IS LEAKING AND OIL SLUDGE IS BUILDING UP WITHIN THE MANIFOLD. IT IS USING 2 TO 3 QUARTS OF OIL ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND SMOKING WILL BADLY WHEN FIRST CRANKED. CAR CHECKED BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH CAR. *JB

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