Toyota UR engine

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Watch out for

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

Oil leak at the cam towers 3UR-FE One source so far

What to check: Look for oil on the heads below the valve covers and smell for burning oil.

80/20 Automotive says to expect it between 50,000 and 100,000 miles, and that the fix means removing the valve covers.

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Leaking water pump 3UR-FE One source so far

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

80/20 Automotive says leaks usually show between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, though many pumps last beyond 150,000.

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High oil use 3UR-FE One source so far

What to check: Ask how much oil it uses between changes, and whether the PCV valve was checked.

80/20 Automotive says some use a lot of oil, partly from faulty PCV valves, without seeming to cause reliability problems.

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