If you switch to synthetic oil keep an eye on oil consumption. I cant afford to buy a new car. Excessive oil burning and having to constantly check and add several times between regularly scheduled oil changes. There is a kit that re-routes how the fuel is injected. While bringing the car to a stop, I am experiencing a very hard downshift from 2nd gear to 1st gear. It's very unsafe for me to drive and is jerking; while I drive.
My care now needs two to three quarts of oil per month and I was screwed out of my repair. Telling me the issue can be prevented by using Chevron techtron 91. Req's Extra Cost Customer Paid Subscription. Lexus are usually reliable vehicles. Or, you can simply phone Lexus and ask them at : 1-800-255-3987 Your local dealer will also tell you by phone or in person. The grade of fuel is an unrelative and non issue respective to the cause and effect respective to the carbon build up surrounding the valves on the problematic 250 series.
Research shows this being an electronic failure in the electronic control module backed with hundreds of complaints of this exact issue to this particular year, make and model. After 9 months and much aggravation was diagnosed as bad alternator. Top end flushes are a temporary relief, it is not a fix. The transmission repair mechanic informed me of the ongoing problems with Lexus transmissions and computer failure for the 2006 gs 300 as well as a class action law suite that was filed because of the same issues excessive oil consumption. If not, try keeping the discourse civil and contacting Lexus regional customer service for help.
Although not a recall, Lexus is offering to correct the problem and has added a 9-year, unlimited mileage warranty on affected cars. Ultimately these chemicals eliminate the carbon and glass like build up off the valves. Our professional team of reporters have many years of experience covering the latest cars, trucks, upcoming new-car launches and car shows. Its getting into your coolant system. Torque News provides a fresh perspective not found on other auto websites with unique pieces on design, international events, product news and industry trends. Lexus denies the issues stated that is well documented on the forums pages and refuses to refund me for monies spent as well as refuses to address excessive oil consumption issues when they just settled a class action lawsuit for the same issues stated and offered a customer support program to pay for the cost of repairs for a period of 9 yrs with no mileage limitations.
I even added a sea foam additive with every fill up. However, I just purchased the car, and an aftermarket warranty, owned for about 3k miles, but I have always used premium. It is easily accesable but you may have difficulty finding it. The protective covering wore away, exposing the pipe, which eventually began to rust. Have a 2006 is250 biggest piece of crap. It shuttered twice since I've gotten it back, smh. No blue smoke to rule out engine oil burn indicators.
Also transmission solenoid failed causing hard jolt when slowing down before stopping. That is a computer failure, so I don't understand why there aren't recalls on this. I just topped off my oil again this weekend; due to the oil light coming on. If the engine were to fail while driving this could be detrimental. Lexus created the coverage plan to capture all of the affected cars. Even if you are charged, which is unlikely, you will either receive needed repairs, or you create a paper trail for future help if needed.
Lexus is trying hard to take care of customers with this problem. Due to the nature of their design they are subject to a build-up of carbon inside the parts of the engine surrounding the combustion area. Your issues sound identical to mine with exception of the smell and low oil light. Engine consumed approximately 5 quarts of total engine oil at 3,000 miles after latest oil change. Being in was not going to put 5-7K in my car I asked if they would do the top engine cleaning described in the other posts.
It's burning alot of oil that is causing the build up in the engine. My children are in this vehicle daily and not having a fully functional airbag system is not at all safe. It was very frustrating and costly. Reached out to the dealer since the lights go off, they said just monitor. My father in law is a mechanic and he said to try letting the tank go to E and refilling with Shell premium gasoline. They are all about leasing the latest flashy bauble to stupid people who don't have the cash to pay.