Cam gear recall released!
#271
I scheduled my recall service the day after I bought my car (two months ago) and it's going in the shop tomorrow. Ironically, this morning was the first time that I've heard the rattle. Until then I was starting to think it was a non-issue.
Service advisor didn't say how long it would take, only that I'd be getting a loaner.
Service advisor didn't say how long it would take, only that I'd be getting a loaner.
#272
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Got mine done last week. All in all seems a bit quieter but hard to tell. Also got the plugs done for a 1hour labor charge. Got a si250 loaner and god I am glad I got the 350. The 250 is such a dog.
Also do people reccomend getting an oil change after the recal. Not sure if there is any chance of getting any debris in the oil system with the extensive work that was done.
Also do people reccomend getting an oil change after the recal. Not sure if there is any chance of getting any debris in the oil system with the extensive work that was done.
#273
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Got mine done last week. All in all seems a bit quieter but hard to tell. Also got the plugs done for a 1hour labor charge. Got a si250 loaner and god I am glad I got the 350. The 250 is such a dog.
Also do people reccomend getting an oil change after the recal. Not sure if there is any chance of getting any debris in the oil system with the extensive work that was done.
Also do people reccomend getting an oil change after the recal. Not sure if there is any chance of getting any debris in the oil system with the extensive work that was done.
#274
Dropped mine off this morning. Got a '13 GS350 as a loaner. This thing is a tank. It feels like I'm pulling my car behind it with 5 fat chicks inside. Audio sounds... distant? And not very comfy. A lot of gizmo's and gadgets but man I miss my IS350 already...
#275
The 350 is back! No more rattle on start up. So far so good. Washed clean and full tank! Keeping fingers crossed and knocking on wood.
I should have brought my plugs and negotiated that they replace them, as mentioned they do remove the plugs when doing this recall, they could done it gratis.
Anyway it will be a weekend project for me.
So far so good...
I should have brought my plugs and negotiated that they replace them, as mentioned they do remove the plugs when doing this recall, they could done it gratis.
Anyway it will be a weekend project for me.
So far so good...
#276
Next stop the RX330 Carpet recall. Then the SC airbag recall...
#277
Can anyone confirm whether they will change the spark plugs free of charge? I read in posts above that this recall requires them to remove the spark plugs? So if I were to provide new spark plugs its technically no extra labor since they had to do it for the recall....Just want a confirmation b4 I go telling the adviser, & I remember getting a free tank of gas at the last recall is that still a go for this one?
#278
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Can anyone confirm whether they will change the spark plugs free of charge? I read in posts above that this recall requires them to remove the spark plugs? So if I were to provide new spark plugs its technically no extra labor since they had to do it for the recall....Just want a confirmation b4 I go telling the adviser, & I remember getting a free tank of gas at the last recall is that still a go for this one?
#279
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Yah I tried to fight that but lost. They stuck with their one hour labor charge and would not budge. Still cheaper than doing them standalone. Kind of annoying. I am sure some dealers are nicer than others though.
Can anyone confirm whether they will change the spark plugs free of charge? I read in posts above that this recall requires them to remove the spark plugs? So if I were to provide new spark plugs its technically no extra labor since they had to do it for the recall....Just want a confirmation b4 I go telling the adviser, & I remember getting a free tank of gas at the last recall is that still a go for this one?
#280
Can anyone confirm whether they will change the spark plugs free of charge? I read in posts above that this recall requires them to remove the spark plugs? So if I were to provide new spark plugs its technically no extra labor since they had to do it for the recall....Just want a confirmation b4 I go telling the adviser, & I remember getting a free tank of gas at the last recall is that still a go for this one?
Let's see.
But no harm in trying!
#281
mandyfig mentioned they need to remove the spark plugs...so how is installing new spark plugs (which I would provide) extra labor, isnt it the same as putting the old plugs back...lol
#283
I was in love with my IS350.......that is until they gave me a 2014 IS250 as a loaner during this recall. Now the interior in my 2008 IS350 feels really dated
Now I can't get the thoughts of picking up a 2014 IS350 out of my head. Please tell me something about the 2gen that will get these thoughts out of my head!
Now I can't get the thoughts of picking up a 2014 IS350 out of my head. Please tell me something about the 2gen that will get these thoughts out of my head!
#284
Haha that sucks P Rock. Lexus NEVER gives me another IS. The only loaners Ive ever gotten was a ES350 & RX...I have an 06 & got to test drive an F....It sucks when you get to use something way better than what you own...It makes what you own feel like crap haha
#285
Oh I was proactive, before they assigned me a car, I told them no ES and no RX please. Since I have an IS, I want another IS. To be honest, I wish I didn't ask now But hey, my cam gears are quiet now...but gas mileage seems to have dipped.