Should I return my 94 Camry-Sludge in oil
Hello:
I recently purchased a 94 V6 Camry from a Lexus dealership. Soon after, I notice a huge cloud of white smoke emerge every time I started the car before and after work.
Since I had a 30 day warrantee from the dealership, I took it back. The service dept said they found a sizeable amount of sludge in the car. They offered to "clean out" the sludge or exchange the car for another vehicle. I have to make a decision soon so any emails with help would truly be appreciated.
Thanks
mknopf@yahoo.com
I recently purchased a 94 V6 Camry from a Lexus dealership. Soon after, I notice a huge cloud of white smoke emerge every time I started the car before and after work.
Since I had a 30 day warrantee from the dealership, I took it back. The service dept said they found a sizeable amount of sludge in the car. They offered to "clean out" the sludge or exchange the car for another vehicle. I have to make a decision soon so any emails with help would truly be appreciated.
Thanks
mknopf@yahoo.com
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Obviously the dealer didn't know what was up either. Probably thought it was one of those suburban creampuffs. Right!!
Good thing you got it from a Lexus dealer.... most other dealers would throw you under the bus. In most states, once you sign a contract stating "as is" you are an owner, baby.
Next time find a car owned by someone who loved it and took good care of it, with receipts, records, all the important stuff.
Personally if I found sludge, I would get rid of the car. It requires basically taking the motor completely apart, cleaning it and reassembling. Or get a new motor.
Of course, only you can judge if they are a good enough dealership to really take care of the problem.
If any doubts about this, ask them to search for a similar used car and swap your smoker for it!!
The biggest problem in getting a used car from a dealer is that you don't get a feel for the previous owner.
Decent owner - decent car. Crappy owner - crappy car.
or mineral or synthetic ) can not clean out the contaminant which quicklys turns to oil sludge burning & smoking. Your dealer may want you to
subject your vehicle to a solvent flush (unsafe for your engine seals) and will not treat the underlying cause. Read Terry Dyson's comments
www.auto-rx.com and be rid of this problem.
Class action is in progress,e-mail me for more info.