2013 ES350 vibration at idle
03-22-16, 10:33 AM
#31
Pit Crew
The vibration issue can be subjective also. I don't think I have a vibration at idle -however, it is no Lexus LS where you cannot even feel the engine is on. It basically feels like a nice, powerful V6 that is "just idling."
Toyota/Lexus 6 cylinders also use timing chains instead of timing belts like Honda/Acura. One disadvantage of a timing chain is more vibration at idle.
Toyota/Lexus 6 cylinders also use timing chains instead of timing belts like Honda/Acura. One disadvantage of a timing chain is more vibration at idle.
03-22-16, 03:09 PM
#32
The vibration issue can be subjective also. I don't think I have a vibration at idle -however, it is no Lexus LS where you cannot even feel the engine is on. It basically feels like a nice, powerful V6 that is "just idling."
Toyota/Lexus 6 cylinders also use timing chains instead of timing belts like Honda/Acura. One disadvantage of a timing chain is more vibration at idle.
Toyota/Lexus 6 cylinders also use timing chains instead of timing belts like Honda/Acura. One disadvantage of a timing chain is more vibration at idle.
11-03-16, 06:23 AM
#33
Driver School Candidate
vibration in streering wheel es350
We bought our beautiful ES350 back in May and we love most everything about the car. However I have noticed a fairly pronounced vibration at idle while in gear. I thought it may get better with mileage, but it has not. We are at 2500 miles now. I have seen posts with the previous gen ES about this, but not for the 2013. Just wondering if anyone else notices a vibration especially from the steering wheel at idle in drive. I plan on mentioning it on our first service visit which is coming up in another 2500 miles.
Thanks!
Thanks!
11-03-16, 02:51 PM
#34
Intermediate
Didn't their ads feature a car with wine glasses on the hood showing no vibrations, (wow am I dating myself on that one) along with a marble rolling along all of the seams?
11-04-16, 06:13 AM
#36
Lead Lap
In 1993, Nissan made a similar commercial for the Altima, which they were marketing as a less expensive but high quality alternative to more expensive cars, like the ES.
http://testdrivejunkie.com/1993-niss...-ball-bearing/
11-04-16, 06:14 AM
#37
11-05-16, 09:04 PM
#39
For genuine smoothness, we need a 90 degree V8, or at least an in-line straight six.
60 degree V6's are not truly smooth engines; they have secondary vibrations which are normally absorbed by clever liquid filled engine mounts on subframes.
60 degree V6's are certainly smoother than the common cheaper in-line four cylinder engines.
Furthermore, the bigger the engine capacity, the greater the vibrations, hence I can't wait till we move into 3.0L V6's with twin turbos...
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60 degree V6's are not truly smooth engines; they have secondary vibrations which are normally absorbed by clever liquid filled engine mounts on subframes.
60 degree V6's are certainly smoother than the common cheaper in-line four cylinder engines.
Furthermore, the bigger the engine capacity, the greater the vibrations, hence I can't wait till we move into 3.0L V6's with twin turbos...
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Last edited by peteharvey; 11-06-16 at 02:49 PM.
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