***DIY ENGINE SWAP***

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

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.

About 2 or 3k ago my oil pressure sensor blew out and slowly leaked oil. I saw the leak and thought it was the oil filter which I had recently changed. It still leaked and the oil light came on after tightening the filter. Like you I pulled over and had the car towed to Toyota.

Still runs OK!