Toyota 2TR-FE engine

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Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Oil leak from the crankshaft seal 2005 to 2007 One source so far

What to check: Look for oil at the front of the engine below the crank pulley.

80/20 Automotive says 2005 to 2007 engines leaked from the crankshaft seal, that a service bulletin covers it, and that Toyota revised the seal for 2008 and later engines.

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Coolant leak from the plastic bypass tube Every version One source so far

What to check: Look for coolant at the back of the engine and ask whether the tube was replaced.

80/20 Automotive says the plastic No. 1 water bypass tube between the thermostat and the back of the engine was notorious for leaking, and that the repair usually means taking off the intake manifold.

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Burning oil at high mileage Every version One source so far

What to check: Ask how much oil it uses between changes.

80/20 Automotive says worn oil control rings can make some engines use a lot of oil after as little as 150,000 miles.

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