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2007 Camry LE 6 Cyl Piston Slap

I have taken my car into the dealer at 30,000 Km and 60.000 km with concerns about the knocking in the engine. Both times they said it was a normal noise. Finally I took it in at just under 100,000 Kms and they said yes there is a problem and it is piston slap. They want to replace the short block but now Toyota will not honour their standard warranty and they want me to pay for 40% of the repair.

Has there been any recalls or other people with the same problem and what do you suggest should be my next action with Toyota. Everything was documented.

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    did you go every 3 months to change your oil ,if so your car should be under warrenty, if it's a lease car it's something else . i need more information 30,000 km or miles ?

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There are no recalls, but there are TSB's out on the problem. A TSB is a Technical Service Bulletin. It's a specific repair procedure that addresses a specific issue. Better talk to a lawyer and think about sueing the dealer.

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