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Toyota - Incorrect engine oil software
Official notice
9 Aug 2018
Last checked
9 Aug 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns Toyota - Incorrect engine oil software. Incorrect engine oil software Published 2018-08-09.
What to do now
The remedy involves reprogramming the engine ecu which will give the driver a timely warning regarding possible high oil temperature.
Units affected
559
Recall number
R-2018-191
Official notice
2018-08-09
The hazard
The hazard
Incorrect engine oil software
How to check if you're affected
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Brand: Toyota. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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