Four problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Please see the information below, and let me know if you can help me pursue this matter. At the very least, I would like to file a complaint against Toyota and lucas oil. > attorney comment: the website for lucas oil regarding its stop leak product says that it repairs worn seals without risk of damage. > >attorney comment: this situation presents an unusual issue ie the liability of the oil leak product for not warning against use of the product in a car prone to sludging. > > I added 1 quart of lucas engine oil stop leak (purchased at pep boys) to the engine oil of my 1997 v-6 Toyota Camry, which caused a rod to be thrown, killing the engine. (prior to this, the engine was running fine, but I did have a slight engine oil leak problem. ) the estimate to replace the engine is $3,171. 91. I am the original owner of the vehicle, which has 177,559 miles on it. Upon searching the internet, I discovered that my car engine is prone to sludge and sludge damage due to design error. Had I been aware of this, I never would have added this product. As it is, neither Toyota nor lucas oil posted any warnings about using this product in my car engine. As such, I contacted both Toyota and lucas oil for some relief - both companies denied my request.
Vehicle experienced oil leakages coming from underneath the vehicle. Dealer was not notified, and the cause of the problem has not been determined.
Took 1997 Camry to dealer September 2002 for slight hesitation problem and advised them that I noticed a small oil leak while parked at home. Dealer advised it was engine sludge. Car remained in dealer's possession for 1 1/2 months because of no response from service tech. They claimed that sludge problem was fixed, however. July 8, 2004 the car stopped. Had it towed to dealer and was advised that the engine died from sludging. . . Again. Dealer say they will not fix it and that I must purchase another engine for $5200. 00 (used 2000 Toyota engine). I advised them of the letter found on the I-net from toyoto re. "coverage for oil gelling related engine damage for 8 years unlimited mileage from date of first sale" but service tech said "we fixed it once and we will not do it again". I am without transportation, and no satisfaction from Toyota dealer. Help!.
While traveling on interstate 60 mph, enginecheck light came on. Owner eventually pulled over to find that engine had severe oil leakage and began to smoke. Please describe details.