When the official maintenance manual for your V6 is just a caveman with a sledgehammer, you realize the warranty is really just a suggestion.
Toyota's Official Engine Repair Protocol: Hitting It With A Hammer
Toyota has issued a bizarre technical service bulletin for certain V6 engines, suggesting that technicians 'hit the block with a hammer' to dislodge manufacturing debris. While the company insists this is a valid diagnostic and repair step to prevent failure, owners are understandably concerned that their luxury vehicles are being fixed with Stone Age technology.
Source: Toyota's Official Engine Repair Protocol: Hitting It With A Hammer — r/nottheonion
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Aug 18, 2026.
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