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Old 07-02-2009, 03:11 PM
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Default Re: Threw a rod at the dealership!

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Originally Posted by nolongerrunnin View Post
I have a 2000 4Runner SR5 that I took to the local dealer for an oil change & tire rotation. They apparently test drove it due to the tire rotation and 50 yards after leaving the parking lot it threw a rod through the oil pan! It had 129,000 miles, oil changes every 5000 miles and no indication of any noises or problems. It seems incredibly coincidental that I drove it 129k miles without any problems and the dealer threw a rod after 50 yards. What could they have done wrong to cause this? At the moment the dealer has indicated that a rod bolt broke loose causing it to throw the rod but they have not indicated who will be responsible.
Sure sounds like someone forgot to add oil!
Sorry to hear and if I was you, THE DEALERSHIP IS RESPONSIBLE for replacing your motor!
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