2000 Toyota Celica: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 21, 2009 · Engine · 92,772 miles · IL

Problem: my engine is burning excessive amounts of oil. Eventually I will have to replace the engine. On october 2007 I bought a used 2000 toyota celica gt. In december 27, 2007 the check oil light went on. In november 2008, engine would not start in the morning. I had just had an oil change about 1,000 miles before this day. This morning I found out all the oil burned out and there was no oil in the car, so I added oil. I visited the dealer and they explained away the problem, stating they suspect the guy who changed my oil simply forgot to add oil. Come on - how could I drive 2,000 miles with no oil into he engine? In december the car stalled an engine light came on. I pulled over and checked the oil level to find there was no oil in the pan and when I added oil it leaked out. I towed the car to the dealer. They said they found a hole in the oil pan, so they replaced the oil pan. In january, I had the dealer do an oil consumption test. They apparently marked the oil pan and I came in again and they checked the oil level. They said I am only burning 1/2 quart oil per 1,000 miles. They are lying! I checked my oil level after 1,200 miles and found the oil burned 1 quart of oil. The dealer does not want to replace my engine but I am covered by an extended warranty. Please help. I want to be able to return this used car back to the dealer who sold it to me.

Filed Mar 26, 2007 · Engine · 3,900 miles · CA

This is for a automatic gts model. When driving at a speed say 40 MPH to a redlight stop, the engine RPM gets really unstable and then shortly stalls, meaning have to park the car and restart the engine on an automatic car. Engine light may or may not lit up/ store a code after restarting engine. Diagnosis from dealership is no problem most of the time, except recently having a detection of problem with the mass air flow sensor. The sensor was replaced but the same problem remains. The car has been properly maintained throughout, and the stalling occurs throughout the past 7 years consistently. Dealer is not willing to look into the problem because stalling occurances couldn't be duplicated. I have tried bringing the vehicle back to dealer for inspection about 6 times, however, there's no resolution.

Filed Sep 1, 2001 · Engine · UT

The engine will nearly stall intermittently after cold start of the vehicle when leaving driveway and entering traffic. The engine will bog with no power feeling like a stall is imminent (usually after sitting overnight). This happens 3 or so times per week and has been happening for 3 months. It did not occur in the previous 8.5 months of ownership.. Reapplying the clutch and revving the engine and slipping the clutch helps however the engine is slow to recover (~2 seconds). A similar start (same RPM and clutch action) after the engine has warmed up does not exhibit the action. This happens with ambient temperatures of 60-80 degrees.

Filed Dec 26, 2000 · Engine · AZ

Vehicle stalls when starting out in first gear, consumer has to rev up the engine when starting out from a complete start at least 2 or 3 times a week.

Filed Oct 30, 2000 · Electrical · CA

While driving about 65 MPH and getting off highway vehicle started vibrating and jumping withou prior warning and stalled. Also, consumer had other problems with vehicle.

Filed Sep 25, 2000 · Body, Suspension · CA

Sunroof will leak when its raining or being washed. Interior paneling is separating. The vehicle would shake & nearly stall out. Vehicle pulls to the right & not aligned. The little plugs are coming out of vehicle.

Filed Jan 3, 2000 · Engine · FL

The motor is clicking, and it also stalls out at 6700rpm's when cold.