[FenwickHockey65]

My friend's Avalon apparently decided to crap out majorly...

Engine light is on, weird noises and smells coming from the engine. She says that it sounds like she's permanently revving the engine and there isn't any oil on the dipstick even though she just got it changed last week.

Any ideas?

 

[fallkin]

Ummm...either sludge or the people who did the oil change forgot to put it back in, or the drain plug...or the filter...it's happened before...

 

[IROCNROL1]

No good ones. It's possible they left the drain plug out or didn't tighten the filter completely. Although it's probably too late, don't run it again without adding oil and checking for leaks. If that's the case, the shop should be liable for damages.

 

[GMfan1111]

what year is the Avalon in question Fenwick and are there any dark spots on the ground under the car? thats usually a good indicator of a leak.

 

[likearock00]

Doesn't sound good! Why would you let the person run the vehicle with no oil in it? You must be a true GM fan to let your friend ruin their Yota to get a new GM product!!

 

[GMfan1111]

probably a problem with the oil filter or oil pump. But swampfox is right there have been instances where lazy technicians forgot to put the new oil back in or some other oil related part

 

[t-rex]

Avalon the car?

Or Avalon the movie?

 

[FenwickHockey65]

what year is the Avalon in question Fenwick and are there any dark spots on the ground under the car? thats usually a good indicator of a leak.

It's a 2006. Should still be under warranty, so they're having it towed to the dealer tomorrow.

Doesn't sound good! Why would you let the person run the vehicle with no oil in it? You must be a true GM fan to let your friend ruin their Yota to get a new GM product!!

Haha. I didn't know about it until she told me about an hour ago.

But I'm ready with GMU discounts for a Malibu if she needs one...

 

[scooter10572]

My friend's Avalon apparently decided to crap out majorly...

Engine light is on, weird noises and smells coming from the engine. She says that it sounds like she's permanently revving the engine and there isn't any oil on the dipstick even though she just got it changed last week.

Any ideas?

Do you realize this is a GM forum????

 

[GMfan1111]

Do you realize this is a GM forum????

It is and I dislike toyota as much as the next guy but when a car acts up no matter what brand it is you have to put bias aside for a moment and give advice on what to do

 

[T-Type]

and there isn't any oil on the dipstick even though she just got it changed last week.

Any ideas?

I'm sorry to say, I don't believe that that is a coincidence. I expect the dealer will find the motor to be trashed. Also expect the oil changer to strongly deny any wrong doing.

 

[FenwickHockey65]

Do you realize this is a GM forum????

Yes...I think I would know, especially since I've been here longer than you have. A car is still a car, whether it be a Malibu or Impala or Avalon or whatever. Same basic functions, same basic operation. Problems like this on my friend's Avalon happen on GM vehicles as well. And as much as I don't like toyota, I'm willing to help a friend in need.

I'm sorry to say, I don't believe that that is a coincidence. I expect the dealer will find the motor to be trashed. Also expect the oil changer to strongly deny any wrong doing.

Actually, the dealer says that the car was saved right on time. Just a little longer and the engine would be shot. Also, it turns out that something was leaking, and the part in question was included in a recall.

 

[T-Type]

Actually, the dealer says that the car was saved right on time. Just a little longer and the engine would be shot. Also, it turns out that something was leaking, and the part in question was included in a recall.

That's good to hear for your friend's sake. Be sure to get the details on what happened. Inquiring minds here will want to know.

 

[GMfan1111]

yes do share details It will be interesting to hear what the part in question was

 

[AMERICA 123]

This might be it although its old and its a tsb.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm

Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Service Bulletins - Search Results

1 Record(s) Displayed.
Report Date : October 16, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10021531
Make / Models : Model/Build Years :
TOYOTA / AVALON 2005-2006
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Service Bulletin Number : 01907 Date of Bulletin : APR 12, 2007
NHTSA Item Number : 10021531
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary :
2GR-FE ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM FRONT TIMING COVER. *KB

From your initial description, no, in fact they did not get it in time.

 

[zete]

Man that generally sucks, and I hate to see anyone have to deal with issues with their car. But I have noticed a lot of my Toyota loving friends complaining of late. My brother-in-law's on his 3rd transmission in his 2007 Camry. He is not impressed. The smug attitude he usually had about driving Toyota vs. my GM is totally and utterly gone. At least one good thing came from the failure .

 

[nicolet]

Man that generally sucks, and I hate to see anyone have to deal with issues with their car. But I have noticed a lot of my Toyota loving friends complaining of late. My brother-in-law's on his 3rd transmission in his 2007 Camry. He is not impressed. The smug attitude he usually had about driving Toyota vs. my GM is totally and utterly gone. At least one good thing came from the failure .

MANY people have experienced such, many former Oldsmobile customers of mine mostly...only to return and buy a cadillac Buick or Chevy!

 

[zete]

MANY people have experienced such, many former Oldsmobile customers of mine mostly...only to return and buy a cadillac Buick or Chevy!

Unfortunately, not enough.

 

[nicolet]

Unfortunately, not enough.

True...

 

[CrunkedRL]

Man that generally sucks, and I hate to see anyone have to deal with issues with their car. But I have noticed a lot of my Toyota loving friends complaining of late. My brother-in-law's on his 3rd transmission in his 2007 Camry. He is not impressed. The smug attitude he usually had about driving Toyota vs. my GM is totally and utterly gone. At least one good thing came from the failure .

Wow three tranny swaps on an 07'. I suspect there has not been a recall yet...any explanation as to why? Sounds like his car is eating them.