Oil, rust, MMT gearbox and campaigns on the Yaris I

Engine / equipment

Toyota Yaris I (petrol and 1.4 D-4D)

Period mentioned

1998–2006

Symptoms

Oil leaking from the crankshaft seal and oil consumption on the small petrol engines; rust on rear arches, sills, tailgate and exhaust; leaking tail lights; wheel bearings, alternator, brakes and bushes; heavy clutch wear with the MMT automated gearbox.

Possible cause described

Recalls the guide says are closed: oil in the crankshaft sensor (the engine can stop), a B-pillar damper that could ignite with the pretensioner, a stiff accelerator pedal, airbags, seat runners, a corroded brake master cylinder and the steering column.

Check for the garage

Check by VIN that the campaigns were done; check rust, leaks and MMT clutch wear.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database