IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Engine Oil Flush/Sludge?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-02-11, 04:03 AM
  #1  
Sk8Surfr
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
Sk8Surfr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Engine Oil Flush/Sludge?

So, a 2007 car I am looking at on the carfax at 55k says "Engine Oil Flush" (also in that service was fuel rail replacement)

They said they did routine oil changes. There are oil changes every 10k on the carfax - up to 35k - then nothing until the 55k oil flush.

Then routine maintenance again done at the Lexus dealer up to the current point it's at now.

I always was under the impression an engine flush does more harm than good.

This a red flag or maybe just an 'extra sold' by Lexus that they bought?
Old 07-02-11, 04:45 AM
  #2  
tastfulmod
Pole Position
 
tastfulmod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wa
Posts: 240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I know for that the fuel rail was a recall. But as far as 10k intervals for oil I would be hesitant. But that's just me
Old 07-02-11, 07:23 AM
  #3  
Brian@Vossen
Former Sponsor
 
Brian@Vossen's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,947
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Would skip it
Old 07-02-11, 07:43 AM
  #4  
jbjones85
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (20)
 
jbjones85's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NC
Posts: 1,373
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

depending on the type of oil and driving it may be ok but if it was my I would pass. I'm super **** about oil changes.

I would also register the vin on lexus owner (on the lexus website) and look at the the service history on there as its been my experience that car fax is hit and miss on that stuff.
Old 07-02-11, 11:35 AM
  #5  
Sk8Surfr
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
Sk8Surfr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Called the dealer:

they said because they hadnt seen the car in 20k miles. (and the low oil light came on) they recommended pulling the valve cover and inspecting.

upon pulling the VC - they found no sludge
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Robexus
RC F (2015-present)
52
05-12-22 06:55 AM
gtstcactus
ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006)
32
02-04-14 12:02 PM
jbdvm1988
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
3
04-05-13 10:03 PM
Jesper
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
13
03-04-13 07:00 AM
HerMekanic
HS 250h Model (2010-2012)
15
10-02-10 12:50 PM



Quick Reply: Engine Oil Flush/Sludge?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:59 AM.