Bought this RAV4 2001 from Texas Toyota in Dallas in 2005. Started hearing funky noises from the engine, decided to change the oil after it hit the 53,000 mark from buying it at the 50,000 mark. Drained the oil. Pulled the oil filter. Looked at the oil filter's date stamped on the bottom : 1 June 2001 A. I didn't know oil filters had date codes. B. I didn't suspect the vehicle would have a problem with the oil filter since it was "Quality Checked"... etc.. etc.. C. It took 4 qts to fill the puppy.
In the paperwork with the vehicle, there are receipts for taking the RAV4 back to the dealership and getting oil changes - regularly. You know, I think they might have missed the oil filter.
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