Toyota engines have sludge buildup problems, which have lead to many engine failures. The video below takes about 15 seconds to get going, however it is well worth watching. Very revealing in terms of what is happening to the engines and how Toyota is currently handling the issue.

Complaint: This just happened 2 days ago. The engine seized up while driving on I-88 – about 70 mph.

I had no problems with this car. It was just now due for an oil change. The oil level was good … not “full” but between the low & full marks on the dip-stick. I see comments about metal shavings in the oil. How common is this?

I expect a replacement engine will cost about $5000 or more.

Thoughts: This is not a unique or original problem, plenty of Rav4 owners have experienced this engine seizure problem.

We certainly hope this opens your eyes if you own a Toyota engine. The solution is to change the oil at more frequent intervals than the factory suggests. My service recommendation is every 3500 miles for an oil and filter change, using the factory recommended synthetic engine oil. It certainly is easier to modify your engine oil change intervals than have to buy a replacement engine and go through the pain and frustration involved in a car manufacturer not taking responsibility.

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