Important 1997-1998 era Info!
08-05-05, 02:48 PM
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Important 1997-1998 era Info!
I just got my 1997 Lexus ES back from my auto shop, and got some very valuable information that I had never heard of before.
Apparently in the 1997-98 era, all Toyota and Lexus vehicles had some kind of issue in the PVC. This cause oil problems underneath the valve covers in the engine causing extreme exhaust to be emmited when the car started, however it did not happen all the time.
The issue was, Toyota did something different that year. Because of this, the oil needed to be changed every 2,000 miles, as opposed to the 5-7,000 mile check-up that you would normally do. This has just now become an issue and Toyota is denying it being their fault.
I originally thought my engine was giving out on me, and had resigned to having to replace it some time in the near future, but this gave me new hope. The parts themselves, the valve covers, cost $800 + labor.
Thought this might be of value to some of you, as it was to me.
Apparently in the 1997-98 era, all Toyota and Lexus vehicles had some kind of issue in the PVC. This cause oil problems underneath the valve covers in the engine causing extreme exhaust to be emmited when the car started, however it did not happen all the time.
The issue was, Toyota did something different that year. Because of this, the oil needed to be changed every 2,000 miles, as opposed to the 5-7,000 mile check-up that you would normally do. This has just now become an issue and Toyota is denying it being their fault.
I originally thought my engine was giving out on me, and had resigned to having to replace it some time in the near future, but this gave me new hope. The parts themselves, the valve covers, cost $800 + labor.
Thought this might be of value to some of you, as it was to me.
08-06-05, 09:36 AM
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Your repairs should be free! They extended the warranty to 8 years from sale date.
http://www.autosafety.org/article.php?scid=37&did=416
http://www.autosafety.org/article.php?scid=37&did=416
It's old news. 
08-06-05, 08:20 PM
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Huh, I had never heard about it. That's odd.
Phoenix dude, he didn't take me for lunch...check out those links man. Unless you have reasoning otherwise...these guys are great with my car.
Unfortunately, I'm just outside of the 8 year warranty.
Phoenix dude, he didn't take me for lunch...check out those links man. Unless you have reasoning otherwise...these guys are great with my car.
Unfortunately, I'm just outside of the 8 year warranty.
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08-07-05, 10:38 PM
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the gelling problem unfortunately is widely talked about. last time i took my 96 and my mom 2000 into get the oil changed i noticed the sign diplayed at the entrance of the jiffy lube that i use. discribing the problems. now i dont know what exactly part is specifically the problem but the gell like sludge in the engine is a problem to be mindeful of in her year model
11-23-05, 11:54 AM
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How Can You Know Or Diagnose That You Might Have A Sludge Problem If So Is A Engine Clean In Order .......my Local Jiffy Lube Has A Machine That Pressure Washes The Inside Of The Engine ....will This Help Or Prevent Gelling ?
11-23-05, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Pheonix
Eh, the mechanic is giving you a crock of sh¡t.
I would never go back to him. Dude he just took you out for lunch, hook line & sinker.
I would never go back to him. Dude he just took you out for lunch, hook line & sinker.
I totally agree, I have over 135k miles on mine and NEVER had any trouble with it!
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