Karl
Highlands Ranch,#2Consumer Comment
Sat, July 09, 2011
read the related articles. In the February 4, 2007 article, it states that quote: "Chrysler has a serious problem with the 2.7 liter engine......."
If that's the same engine in your vehicle, then perhaps you had a sludge problem, right?
Toyota has had major problems regarding sludge in their engines too. Just 'Google' this- CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT TOYOTA ENGINE PROBLEMS, and read about it. There are people whose Toyotas stalled on the highway due to engine sludge, just like your Chrysler did.
It is possible that your engine was defective, just like some of the other 2.7 liter Chrysler engines and Toyota engines, wouldn't you agree?
P.S. You might want to send a copy of your Ripoff Report to the Federal Reserve, since Chrysler Corp. appears to be linked to the Fed. Just 'Google' this- WHO OWNS THE FED?, and go to the site with the 5 charts. (If you go to 'Chart 3', you'll see that Chrysler Corp. is listed.)
Good luck to you.
coast
USA#3Consumer Comment
Fri, July 08, 2011
Driving 4000 miles without checking the oil was negligent.
Flynrider
Phoenix,#4Consumer Comment
Fri, July 08, 2011
" I think this is a liability issue by Toyota of Temecula not putting oil in the van that causes the engine to seize."
According to your story, it's unlikely that this is the cause. If the Toyata dealer didn't put oil in, you would have never been able to drive 4K miles in 2 1/2 months. Since you didn't notice any leaks, the most likely cause is that the engine burned the oil. The third party warranty company is not going to pay because as far as they're concerned, you let the oil level get too low and it destroyed the engine.
"basically I was told it is my responsibility to check the oil"
That's the key. It is your responsibility to check the oil on a regular basis. What you are finding out is that this particular engine burned an unusual amount of oil over a 4K mile period. It has probably been doing that since you bought it. Of course, if you never check the oil, you won't find out about it until damage occurs.
The bottom line is that everyone involved (dealer, warranty company) is going to point to you as the cause. This was entirely preventable if you had checked the oil on occasion.
Robert
Irvine,#5Consumer Comment
Fri, July 08, 2011
Well, how would I know if there is an oil issues since I do not see any leaks under the floor of my garage
- Here is how you would know.
There is a thing in the front of your car called a hood. If you don't know where the hood is call up the dealer and ask them. Now here is where it gets tricky and I understand how this might be too complicated for you. But you need to find something called the "Hood Release". This is a magical device that will actually allow you to open the hood up. You have to be careful when you lift the hood because we don't want it falling on your head. So look for something that looks like a bar, that is what you use to prop up the hood. Once you do that locate the "Dip Stick". Pull that out and look to see how much oil it says the engine has. Now what ever you do DO NOT use the dip stick to try and hold up the hood..that would be bad. If it looks low on the Dip Stick then you need to add some. But if you find you need to add some, I would suggest that someone with a little more technical expertise do that for you.
Sorry but trying to claim that a dealer forgot to put oil in your car and almost 4,000 miles later that caused your engine to seize is laughable at best.