***DIY ENGINE SWAP***

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Jams11

Just forgot. :-(

What do I disconnect first.
I like the whole taking out tranny with engine idea.
Can you give more details ??

That's for the post BTW

Just curious (not chiding you), did the check engine light come on before the engine gave out?

I had my oil/filter changed at 274k+ on my 2007 Yaris (not burning oil at that point). I started a long trip at 282,615 miles. At 288k+ the check engine light came on. I immediately pulled over. I looked under the car...no leaks. I then checked the oil...not registering on the dipstick! I called AAA. The driver towed me to a nearby convenience store/truck stop etc. After the tow driver (an older guy) lowered my Yaris off the flatbed, I asked him what = the likelihood of engine damage given that I pulled over immediately when the light illuminated. He asked me to start the car. I did. He said it wouldn't sound like that if you'd done any damage to the engine. I bought and added two quarts. it was still half a quart low. Over the next 4,000 miles it burned 1/4 of a quart.