Compression Tester While not common, low compression indicates piston and ring wear that require engine replacement to fix. Either of the lubricants below are specific for this vehicle and meet manufacture's recommended lubrication specification. Call me the doubting Thomas, but I would do an oil change observing that they did, indeed, add the five quarts. Note: Not all models may be outfitted with a cabin air filter. After a month or so the engine oil light came on and I found that I was about 3 quarts low. Won't go into reverse either when engaged in reverse. I only have receipts from 44,000 and 60,000 miles.
I'm watching the oil level carefully and waiting to take it to the dealer until I have a better handle on the problem. I would appreciate any other experiences shared. I immediately pulled into my mechanic's shop and it was down 3. Call me the doubting Thomas, but I would do an oil change observing that they did, indeed, add the five quarts. I figure a qt every 2-3k is cheaper than any mechanical repair. The blue puff seems like its gradually dimishing as I drive.
Is Lexus investigating this problem? I assumed the previous owner let it run low and it turned to sludge since I've never seen such sludgey oil. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle. Call me the doubting Thomas, but I would do an oil change observing that they did, indeed, add the five quarts. Too long and you get sludge, at lest with the syn. I'm actually going through this same problem right now. .
Is there any history of valve guide seal failure on these engines? Vehicle initially performed normally, but engine seized during interstate driving. I will let you know the outcome. All the smart buyers go with this. Change oil when Oil Life Monitor tells you to change the oil or go by the owner's manual factory drain interval. Our vehicle has needed an engine every 30,000 miles. A heavier oil- if the dealer is dishonest enough to use it for consumption testing, is not at all likely to stop that kind of consumption.
The contact stated that in August 2010, she noticed that the oil light would illuminate and then turn off. Mechanics looking at car indicated no engine oil was found in engine despite recent oil change. At 140k miles now, I discovered sudden brake caused oil light to come on that I am losing 1qt every 2-3k miles. Go by distance or time. If we have them fix the engine I am told that they will machine the heads at the Lexus dealer, not replace them, yet the block needs to be replaced. They later informed me that my engine is being replaced. They reasoned that on the highway there could be more usage than around town.
I'd monitor yours and obtain an accurate measure of oil usage. Do not go by vehicle's oil life monitor when using this oil. I'll be monitoring it closely. There's no minimum or maximum orders. The local mechanic stated that the timing chain and the engine had to be replaced. The past two weeks prior to taking the car to my local Toyota dealership because there is no Lexus dealership in ocala, fl. The mileage is 127,000, not sure if it's worth getting it fixed.
Oil was put properly and was burning inappropriately and gelling in engine. I have copies of the special adjustment letter that you refer to in your tsb's. It was like the oil is just disappearing. I feel like I am driving an old junker checking the oil every time! If it isn't printed on the oil cap, check your owners manual for the exact type before adding new oil. Professional inspection determined transmission failure. Clearly there is a problem if they did fill with oil and you have used 3. My investigating on the internet leads me to believe that the problem is in the heads.
Broker took it back, and found this 2002 proud he stood behind the sale!! Engine would not restart under any conditions and had to be replaced. The dealer instructed the contact to take the vehicle back after 1,000 miles. The contact was able to shift into a low gear and moved the vehicle to the side of the road. While repairing it turned out the water pump was leaking but the timing belt changed at 60,000 miles was okay. This would give one puff I've got 9 months of bumper to bumper left. I took the car back to the dealership in austin, tx.
They have not pulled the heads or the oil pan and yet they know that the whole engine needs to be replaced. Toyota later switched to replacing the entire short bock assembly as the approved repair. Today the same thing happened, engine light went on and the transmission has to be replaced and it will cost thousands of dollars. Lexus refuse to cover repair under guise of its own inspection. I was down 4 quarts of oil!!! Nice car, first Lexus, enjoying it.
Lasts up to 1 year or 25,000 miles before needing to be drained. Vehicle out of initial warranty. The vehicle was being repaired. I took it in to a local repair facility to have them inspect it for the problem. Great for flat tappet cams and high tension valve springs.