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Does Toyota warranty cover hydrolock blown engine

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Adventureoverlandtaco, Jun 9, 2022.

  1. Jun 9, 2022 at 1:02 PM
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    23Skidoo

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    I was pretty shocked that the Toyota warranty didn’t cover when I let my truck roll out of my driveway.
     
  2. Jun 9, 2022 at 1:47 PM
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    Went through a big puddle on the road and engine stalled out instantly
     
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  3. Jun 9, 2022 at 1:48 PM
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    going with no then, they ain't meant to swim.
     
  4. Jun 9, 2022 at 1:49 PM
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    No money, all went to truck...
    how fast? How deep? Picture?
     
  5. Jun 9, 2022 at 1:50 PM
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    Your insurance should cover it.
     
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  7. Jun 9, 2022 at 1:54 PM
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    Been raining a lot here I hit a puddle on the road no off-roading
     
  8. Jun 9, 2022 at 1:55 PM
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    saint277

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    toyota won't cover that, but insurance should, make a claim.
     
  9. Jun 9, 2022 at 1:57 PM
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    the state that you reside in ( department of transportation) could be on the hook for the damage
     
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    Shit, I wondered where I left that thing.
     
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    Sorry I put the 'Adventure Overland' and 'Hydro-locked' together. If Toyota does not cover it you may be covered under your auto insurance. They may however rate is an at fault loss. Your agent or broker would be able to confirm.
     
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  12. Jun 9, 2022 at 2:14 PM
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    5 Year Bumper to Bumper, right? Did you get the extended (depth) warranty coverage?
     
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    Yes I have the extended
     
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    I'd look into getting a prorated refund on that.
     
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    Still likely to be denied. As it is a considerable repair, you will likely want to get your insurance involved.
     
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    Yup. All they have is evidence they find under the hood, and water in the engine isn’t going to be a warranty item.
     
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    That is my bet.
     
  19. Jun 9, 2022 at 2:24 PM
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    Rhetorical query. No, warranty is not going to cover a hydrolocked engine. Insurance - more likely. Good luck.
     
  20. Jun 9, 2022 at 2:25 PM
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    as long you weren't driving underwater or thru deep puddles, it should be covered. but i doubt it hydrolocked if you weren't doing those things.
     
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