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Toyota pays owners for "engine sludge" probs

Clark has received calls for years from Toyota owners complaining about “engine sludge.” No matter how many complaints come in on the show or in general, the company has always blamed drivers for the problem and it’s frustrated Clark to no end. Well, finally Toyota is changing its tune. From now on, certain models will be covered for “engine sludge” for 8 years. The company has not accepted responsibility, but a statement reflects that defects in two of Toyota’s engines caused the sludge. The included models and years are: Camry (1997-2002), Solara (1999-2002), Sienna (1998-2002), Avalon (1997-2002), Celica, (1997-1999), Highlander (2001-2002), Lexus ES-300 (1997-2002) and RX-300 (1999-2002). Even if you’ve gotten the problem fixed and paid for the problem yourself, you could get your money back. The courts and the law prevailed in this case, which doesn’t always happen. Toyota’s luck eventually ran out and you are the beneficiary.

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