Kevc

Hello all,

I recently hit 180,000 km on my mileage and all of the sudden theres increased ticking engine noise and vibration. Sounds like a diesel engine. No check engine lights, gas mileage is the same, acceleration is the same and as far as I can tell after checking oil its within normal range for now.

I'm worried its either the VVTi Rubber hose exploded or its the VVTI Camshaft / piston slap issue. My dilemna is I'm 3 hours drive away from a Lexus dealer but there is a Toyota Dealer 10 min away. Should I bring it in to verify theres no oil leak at Toyota and then take it back to a Lexus mechanic to see if it is Camshaft gear ?

I am way past warranty too..

KMiles

Are you using regular or premium gas? It could be related to some low quality regular gas.

Kevc

I am using regular gas but ive been using it for months with no issues. I brought it into the Toyota dealer for a drive test today and the mechanic thought there was nothing wrong or that sounded abnormal so just came home...