2006 IS 350 = 3000$ oil leak :(
#48
My 07 had the same problem and the dealership was charging me about $3800 to get it fixed. I called Lexus corporate and they gave me $1000 towards fixing it. I ended up replacing my alternator and selling the car.
#49
Driver School Candidate
As for pulling the motor, I'm told that's a pretty standard procedure for the IS, GS, ES lines. A tech there told me that once you've done it a few (hundred?) times it's pretty fast. There just isn't much room to work in the engine bay. He said the V8's in models don't come out very often, but the V6's are easy.
Sucks about the leak though. As other people said, the parts are cheap but there is a fair amount of labor/time involved.
Sucks about the leak though. As other people said, the parts are cheap but there is a fair amount of labor/time involved.
Last edited by vleong1; 02-16-17 at 10:50 AM.
#50
Driver School Candidate
I have an 06 IS350 with disappearing oil (don't know where it's going but filling couple of quarts between changes) so read through this thread and now I'm concerned if this is the source of the problem. I know there's another thread about putting in a quart every 1k is considered "normal" so I don't know which is the case with my car now. Great, either my car's fine or I'm screwed clear as mud.
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#53
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I have an 06 IS350 with disappearing oil (don't know where it's going but filling couple of quarts between changes) so read through this thread and now I'm concerned if this is the source of the problem. I know there's another thread about putting in a quart every 1k is considered "normal" so I don't know which is the case with my car now. Great, either my car's fine or I'm screwed clear as mud.
Last edited by wopr; 06-03-17 at 08:38 PM.
#54
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Well I thought I had the timing cover leak from hell but it turns out behind the injector box (clunky box on the pass side front of the motor) there is an access plate for something inside the pass side head. I vaguely remember reading something about someone else finding a leak there but mine was also leaking from there. I pulled the plate off, smeared FIPG on both sides of the gasket and bolted it back up. Driven about 500 miles since and haven't seen any sign of leaking oil. It's pretty clear to see when that injector harness box is out of the way if yours is leaking or not. Mine had dirt covered oil piled up around the very bottom bolt holding that plate on. Point being, check your car out! It might be easier than you think to fix.
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#60
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OK, so how much and how fast is the oil typically leaking? If it's 2-3 qts between changes why in the world would anyone spend $3k to fix it when putting in a few quarts does the trick? We Saab guys know all about leaks. Often they are not terminal or dangerous if one keeps an eye on them. I'm curious being a learning IS guy. If the stuff isn't spewing and only dripping a bit, what's the problem?
This is kinda tied to my thread asking about 2007 IS350 "gremlins" and how to buy a good one. If the oil thing is a terminal issue, I'm not buying the car even if it only happens to even to one of 10 or 20 and it's terminal if not fixed. If it's a small leak that only makes a little mess on the motor and floor, I'm fine with it.
This is kinda tied to my thread asking about 2007 IS350 "gremlins" and how to buy a good one. If the oil thing is a terminal issue, I'm not buying the car even if it only happens to even to one of 10 or 20 and it's terminal if not fixed. If it's a small leak that only makes a little mess on the motor and floor, I'm fine with it.
Last edited by heliskiier; 06-11-17 at 03:33 PM. Reason: need more info