10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

May 292002

(reported on)

Tacoma

  • miles
Since the date of purchase I smell gas on the oil stick indicating that fuel is in the crank case (confirmed by dealer). I was advised (by dealer)that it is not abnormal for vehicles mostly driven short distances, but I have driven long distances had oil changed and still have problem. Also, I have owned many vehicles, including Toyota trucks, and haven't had this problem before. Occasionally I have a strong smell of fuel for no apparent reason. I am trying to verify if this is indeed "normal" oil level does not appear to be affected.

- Medford, OR, USA

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problem #1

Jun 171996

Tacoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel injection system designed to increase idle when air condition compressor is used, causing vehicle to suddenly surge when the compressor engages.

- Arvada, CO, USA

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