Engine Replacement
04-02-16, 10:53 AM
#2
Might makes some calls to the shops in this thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...county-ca.html
Curious, what happened that the original engine that you'll have it changed?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...county-ca.html
Curious, what happened that the original engine that you'll have it changed?
04-03-16, 08:25 AM
#4
10th Gear
Thread Starter
It has 121k.
It is using 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. I am pretty sure it needs rings. Engine is making excess aluminum and Iron according to a recent oil sample. Car looks and runs runs great. I am going to drive it until it won't pass smog than get another motor.
It is using 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. I am pretty sure it needs rings. Engine is making excess aluminum and Iron according to a recent oil sample. Car looks and runs runs great. I am going to drive it until it won't pass smog than get another motor.
04-03-16, 10:51 AM
#5
Check with your LEXUS dealer and see if there is a service bulletin. On our 08' Camry,
Toyota extended the warranty to 10years 150k because that 4cylinder engine has oil consumption problems. We actually need to take it back in next week to have them measure if it burned enough oil to claim warranty replacement of the rings and some other parts. They were very thourogh with the wording so it's not labeled a recall.
Toyota extended the warranty to 10years 150k because that 4cylinder engine has oil consumption problems. We actually need to take it back in next week to have them measure if it burned enough oil to claim warranty replacement of the rings and some other parts. They were very thourogh with the wording so it's not labeled a recall.
04-03-16, 12:56 PM
#6
10th Gear
Thread Starter
It is a known issue with the Motor. I am the third owner, and it has not been into the dealer for service since the 75 K service. The dealer service records look complete before that. I brought it in to get some recall notices at 114K,
IT was using oil before that time but it is worse now.
I will probably take it to the dealer for the 120K service and let them start the oil consumption test. Based on other post on this site about the best I can hope for is Lexus corporate might agree to pay half the cost of the repairs. If it is just the rings, dealer cost is around 5K, if the block is sratched it is 10K. So worst case my part will be 5K. If Lexus makes the offer to repair, I will take it.
I also checked and a rebuilt motor is around $3500, about another $1200 to put in. Either way I estimate it will cost 5K. I am looking for someone good to do the motor swap if/when the time comes
IT was using oil before that time but it is worse now.
I will probably take it to the dealer for the 120K service and let them start the oil consumption test. Based on other post on this site about the best I can hope for is Lexus corporate might agree to pay half the cost of the repairs. If it is just the rings, dealer cost is around 5K, if the block is sratched it is 10K. So worst case my part will be 5K. If Lexus makes the offer to repair, I will take it.
I also checked and a rebuilt motor is around $3500, about another $1200 to put in. Either way I estimate it will cost 5K. I am looking for someone good to do the motor swap if/when the time comes
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03-23-17, 10:05 PM
#8
10th Gear
Thread Starter
Well, the car has 132,000 miles on it now- I don't drive much. I am getting PO420, P0430 codes now. I guess that's what happens when you burn oil. IT still runs really good. Smog check due in July so I need to make some decisions.
03-23-17, 10:23 PM
#9
10th Gear
Thread Starter
what I don't like about the JDM used motors is I will be getting another motor with the same ring issue. I will ask around and hopefully There are more robust/durable rings available from a remanufactured motor, or If I rebuildend up having mine rebuilt.
03-24-17, 10:48 AM
#11
I had the same issue. Ditched my GS and got an IS-F. Haven't looked back.
My GS was 2006, so yeah, I had massive oil burning problem with the first-gen DI engine. Non-salvageable situation, it was.
EDIT: Also had the faulty transmission where the torque converter failed on me. Expensive rebuild. Lexus shot me down on sharing the bill, so I was SOL.
My GS was 2006, so yeah, I had massive oil burning problem with the first-gen DI engine. Non-salvageable situation, it was.
EDIT: Also had the faulty transmission where the torque converter failed on me. Expensive rebuild. Lexus shot me down on sharing the bill, so I was SOL.
03-24-17, 11:15 AM
#12
10th Gear
Thread Starter
FYI, the muffler shop told me and I am pretty sure he is right that these Cats are a dealer only item. The aftermarket Mfg's won't ship to California.
03-24-17, 03:41 PM
#13
That thought has crossed my mind. I need to find out what it is going to cost for the Cats. I have herd of prices of $2800- 3200 floating around. Given the fact that its burning 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles I am concerned how long the new Cats will last. Either way I need new Cats. Thanks for the suggestion-- I may just do that.
FYI, the muffler shop told me and I am pretty sure he is right that these Cats are a dealer only item. The aftermarket Mfg's won't ship to California.
FYI, the muffler shop told me and I am pretty sure he is right that these Cats are a dealer only item. The aftermarket Mfg's won't ship to California.
03-27-17, 03:55 PM
#15
10th Gear
Thread Starter