Toyota Prius-More Trouble

If toyota knew of this problem and didn't inform owners, thats very bad. I know I will no longer
just assume toyota's quality is the best.

It isn't the best quality.

Toyota continues to burn up their once fictional quality lead. The company is in shambles and very well might have ruined their future. History repeats itself. See Japan circa 1945.

TOYOTA ENGINE OIL SLUDGE IS CURRENT TODAY!

Let's clear the owner maintenance issue up now. I've been speaking with Toyota customers for almost one DECADE now! This is how long Toyota has been unfarily blaming the Toyota vehicle owners for engine oil sludge since I have been following the matter. Toyota's mistreatment predates this, however. I was not the first to highlight the problem online. Steve Weiss was one of the earliest posters. He got frustrated eventually and moved on.

Toyota owners who have maintained their vehicles per the manufacturer's recommendation have still experienced Toyota sludge. Those who used synthetics have also had the problem. It is a completely false (no, deceptive!) statement to say that sludge will not or does not happen in these circumstances. TMC dealerships have been caught lying about this condition as well. Check out Parris Boyd's blogspot to see what else the dealerships are resorting to when they disagree with their "valued customers." Looks like some tempers have caused some Toyota employees to vandalize and steal in response to Toyota owners using their Freedom of Speech rights to let others know.

If you wish to see some history on this matter, I suggest viewing the Toyota Sludge video on youtube. Be sure to click on the links there and read the channel page as well.

Current Toyota models are showing the same signs of sludge that the original class action lawsuit members' vehicles did. Clearly, the problem of Toyota engine oil sludge has NOT been resolved. Toyota owners are upset, but Toyota continues to look the other way.

Check out the Toyota online petition entitled Toyota Owners Unite for Resolution. There are almost 3,000 signatures there now, which is about the total number of sludge victims that Toyota admitted to. Hmmmm...did they miraculously all find my petition? Or, is Toyota just blowing blue smoke at us in an effort to deceive the public? The Toyota owners think it is the latter. Check out the Toyotaoilgel dot com site for important information.

TOYOTA ENGINE OIL SLUDGE IS CURRENT!

The tongue-lashing retribution experienced by those of us who care enough to speak out online about the matter is growing. I recently made some comments on the youtube Prius "harmony" videos. My comments were immediately REMOVED! ToyotaUSA is the one who put the videos up on youtube. Is this Bruce Ertmann, formerly the Toyota Manager of Customer-Generated Media? After a decade in this matter, I can accurately say that the internet information is being manipulated by some entities who wish to SPIN the Toyota engine oil sludge inaccuracies.

Two major public complaint forums were permanently disabled in the summer of 2004. Postings about Toyota engine oil sludge was increasing daily with mechanics, oil experts, engineers, Toyota owners, lawyers, etc. chiming in. The Complaint Station for Toyota moderators revealed HACKING on more than one occasion. Toyota was the #1 company, ahead of Wal-Mart, in complaint numbers on that site at the time of the hacking.

Makes you wonder, doesn't it? Guess someone didn't like the Toyota engine oil sludge matter resurfacing---this time with plenty of very angry Toyota owners who were denied coverage of repair costs under the CSP. Let's not forget that Toyota itself described the CSP as "unprecedented and generous." Really?!? Did they bother to ask the Toyota sludge victims about that? Some of these victims are crying, "Deception and Fraud!"

Stay-tuned to this saga as it is far from over! Follow "toyotasludge" on Twitter for updates. The Toyota vehicle owners have been forced to counter the powerful "Toyota protectors" who wish to defame and discredit them if they speak up too loudly. Rest assured, if there is a site where someone is vocalizing, these guys will be there. Check out the counsel dot net site for some vicious attacks on Toyota vehicle owners. Jeff Licquia's blog has evidence of someone impersonating me after first using vulgarities and profanity to attack me in a public forum! The IP address was tracked by the blog author to Canada and Sprint. This "Toyota Protector" used the same IP address and different pseudonyms in the attack.

Nothing new there as this has been happening for a DECADE now! Why, even Bruce Ertmann, Customer Service CEO at Toyota at the time, used a pseudonym on a former Toyota Camry Problems MSN site, which included a lot of Toyota engine oil sludge information and pictures. The site creator called him out about it. As you might guess, I've had to develop pretty thick skin over the years.

Toyota has failed to acknowledge the online petition despite using companies that monitor what is being said about it on the internet. Isn't this STRANGE?!? Bruce Ertmann's friend, Pete Blackshaw, implies that I have a "disproportionate influence on the internet" in his book (on page 125) entitled "Satisfied Customers Tell Three Friends, Angry Customers Tell 3,000." He fails to address the "Toyota Protector" postings which number in the tens of thousands.

We think Pete Blackshaw has it all wrong. Toyota owners who have been wronged won't just tell 3,000. They will tell tens of thousands or more on the internet! Hmmmmm, is this why those pesky "Toyota Protectors" are coming out with such vicious attack posts? Is INTIMIDATION really the only way that those close to Toyota are able to counter this Toyota owner engine oil sludge matter? If so, they will EXPOSED in short order.

What do WE, the Toyota owners, suggest to both TMC and the bullying "Toyota Protectors?" We say time to PROPERLY RESOLVE THIS MATTER BY CORRECTING THE ENGINE PROBLEM.

Didn't Toyota and its associates learn the grade school lesson about bullies? It isn't nice to treat its Toyota owners this way! How did you ever think you could get away with it?!?

Bullies...your turn!

double ouch

Not smart. You don't sell autos by bulling your customers. Word gets around.

that'll learn ya for buying a Prius of sh!t, now quit smelling your farts and get over yourself!

Why not get back to being loyal to a B3 company, all B3 tax dollars stay here in the USA for schools, firedepts, police, govts etc... Its has been stated that 15k on average on a sale of a Japanese car goes back to Japan.

Joe Dirt wrote:

Why not get back to being loyal to a B3 company, all B3 tax dollars stay here in the USA for schools, firedepts, police, govts etc... Its has been stated that 15k on average on a sale of a Japanese car goes back to Japan.

The big 3 have no cars that get the mileage of
japanese, so blame the management. I'd be happy
to buy a car from them if it got good mileage.
On my 2009 honda civic hybrid, my average for this
tank was 59 mpg. The big 3 have nothing that can
break 40, let along compete with the japanese hybrids.

What about people who need room for utility?
You aren't going to pack very much in a typically tiny and ugly asian vehicle.

triple ouch

Tom Loy wrote:

<quoted text>
The big 3 have no cars that get the mileage of
japanese, so blame the management. I'd be happy
to buy a car from them if it got good mileage.
On my 2009 honda civic hybrid, my average for this
tank was 59 mpg. The big 3 have nothing that can
break 40, let along compete with the japanese hybrids.

NOVEMBER 2008 -- Honda is recalling 3,940 MY 2001 Accord and Civic vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected air bag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material possibly causing injury to vehicle occupants. Dealers will replace the air bag inflator free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before December 22, 2008. 08V593

OCTOBER 2008 -- Honda is recalling 128 MY 2008-2009 Civic sedans. A bracket that covers the fuel hose connector is secured with a bolt and nut, but during assembly, the nut was not installed. In the event of a crash, the bracket may become loose which could result in damage to the fuel hose connector. A damaged connector could lead to a fuel leak and increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will install a nut on the fuel feed hose bracket. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008.. 08V535

AUGUST 2007 -- Honda is recalling 182,756 MY 2006-2007 Civic sedan and coupe model vehicles. The wheel speed sensor housing uses an O-ring seal to prevent leakage to or from the wheel bearing. If assembled improperly, the O-ring may not seal properly allowing water to enter the wheel bearing and eventually cause damage to the bearing, especially in areas where use of road salt is prevalent. If the driver continues to drive with this condition, it is possible for the wheel bearing to become loose, which could cause the bearing to fail. This could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash. Dealers will inspect the rear ABS sensors and wheel bearings for damaged parts and replace them. The recall began on September 25, 2007. 07V399

AUGUST 2007 -- Honda is recalling 19,904 MY 2006 Civic sedan and hybrid vehicles. During assembly, the telescopic steering column mechanism may have been over-lubricated with silicone grease. Over time, some of this extra grease may drip on the brake light switch causing the switch to fail. Failure may result in a loss of brake lights and an increased risk that the vehicle could be struck in the rear. In addition, a failed brake light switch could prevent shifting the transmission from the park position (vehicles with an automatic transmission). Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective cover over the switch. The recall is expected to begin during October 2007. 07V402


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NEWS: Honda Recalls 182,756 Civics Over Wheel-Bearing Leak

They like their mass-recalls.

They cut corners to make a sale. They dupe Americans.

Toyota Prius-More Trouble

go to 21st ave auto parts in AZ
and look at all the totaled burnt up ones
I wouldnt ever drive one
They are indeed death traps

prius = peeus

Simon wrote:

that'll learn ya for buying a Prius of sh!t, now quit smelling your farts and get over yourself!

HAHA Smug allert

Yaris owners are the same way. Next we are going to hear something about a carbon footprint. lol

Toyota Prius

Asian built fire box!!!