IS250 Carbon Build up CSP
10-08-12, 09:04 PM
#121
Does anyone who have the letter know if this applies to the is250 in Australia? =)
I contacted my local dealer and the most they can do, regarding the carbon build up is run a bottle of something...through the engine and see how it goes.
Even then its gonna cost me $150 to do it in the first place... LOL
I contacted my local dealer and the most they can do, regarding the carbon build up is run a bottle of something...through the engine and see how it goes.
Even then its gonna cost me $150 to do it in the first place... LOL
10-08-12, 10:36 PM
#123
Does anyone who have the letter know if this applies to the is250 in Australia? =)
I contacted my local dealer and the most they can do, regarding the carbon build up is run a bottle of something...through the engine and see how it goes.
Even then its gonna cost me $150 to do it in the first place... LOL
I contacted my local dealer and the most they can do, regarding the carbon build up is run a bottle of something...through the engine and see how it goes.
Even then its gonna cost me $150 to do it in the first place... LOL
I think as far as Lexus Australia goes, you'll probably have to wait and see what they do. Maybe contact some people at Lexus Australia (or similar), and see what they have to say, or if there is anything in the works for this.
Jeff
10-09-12, 08:35 AM
#126
Looks like it. If you already have the revised pistons installed and still have the carbon build up issue (like myself) I'm assuming they will just cover top engine cleans till the warranty is up since there is no other fix at this time.
10-09-12, 10:28 AM
#129
So I dont know if Im just being paranoid or I may be experiencing some minor carbon buildup.
Ever since I knew about the huge thread on carbon build up, Ive noticed some slight, and I mean slight vibrations while sitting in the car at idle. At first I thought it was just the bass hitting since I listen to my music really loud but then I notice that my RPMs are right between 500-700 all the time so idk if I should be worried....
Ever since I knew about the huge thread on carbon build up, Ive noticed some slight, and I mean slight vibrations while sitting in the car at idle. At first I thought it was just the bass hitting since I listen to my music really loud but then I notice that my RPMs are right between 500-700 all the time so idk if I should be worried....
10-09-12, 10:57 AM
#130
I'm in the same boat as bob, I started noticing it more now that the weather is a little cooler than it was before. I also find that if I feel the vibrations at a stop light, when I take my foot off the brake the car feels like it edges forward more strongly.. anyone get that too? Hopefully this falls under manufacturer warranty (I have an 08 with 60,000 kms).
10-09-12, 11:58 AM
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Just called Lexus Canada and they told me there's no CSP for is250 for the carbon buildup. They suggested taking the car to a dealer to be investigated first. I have asked the dealer about carbon buildup issues since I had rough idle quite a few times and they looked at me as if I had two heads. My powertrain warranty is about to expire and I don't know what to do. Never had a car with engine issues, I hope my 250 won't be the first one...
10-09-12, 12:07 PM
#132
I'm in the same boat as bob, I started noticing it more now that the weather is a little cooler than it was before. I also find that if I feel the vibrations at a stop light, when I take my foot off the brake the car feels like it edges forward more strongly.. anyone get that too? Hopefully this falls under manufacturer warranty (I have an 08 with 60,000 kms).
10-09-12, 12:34 PM
#134
Maybe take a copy of the USA TSIB or CSP in with you when you go into the dealership. That way they will understand a bit better what you are talking about. See if they will check out the issue for you then. Even if they don't repair it, at least you'll be able to say you took it in for the issue before the warranty was expired in case it does become a problem later. I wouldn't really worry about the engine itself too much, I haven't heard of anyone having engine failure because of the carbon, but it is an annoying issue that will require at least a top engine clean to (temporarily) fix.
10-09-12, 01:30 PM
#135
I haven't got the letter yet. But my car feels like it about to died out and my engine is misfiring at he stop light a lot of times . Vibration is very noticeable when it stopped. So today I brought my car to the dealer to talk to SA. He said they have to diagnose the car if I m having the issue. SA said it will cost me about $170 TO.DIAGNOSED. N if it showing some code saying I have carbon built up/ misfiring they will fix it with no charge. So I m taking my car to local macanic shop to see if I m having these codes or not. But I m thinking if I take it to the dealer n they say " nohing wrong with your car". Than I just lose $170. My car is 06 with 78k.
