i changed my oil and now have some serious problems..
05-09-06, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rbeermann
so i drove the car around today a little bit after the oil change, and it hasn't gotten any better. the car starts hesitating after about two or so miles, and i am forced to pull over and let the engine cool down. what would be the best way to get the remaining additive out of my engine?
While you explore power flush etc, you may like to pull the codes by visiting Autozone or the dealership.
With successive drain and fill you can get the additive completly out. I suspect it is more than just the additive. Could be fuel or air+fuel mixture. [just a wild guess based on cool engine works better]
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05-09-06, 07:07 PM
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the warning indicators did come back one today, but only after moderate knocking from the motor. the knocking only came during acceleration. It wasn't as bad as yesterday, though, but still pretty severe. It gor slightly better with the oil change. I reset the ecu and the warning indicators havent come back on yet.
as far as fuel+air mixture, everything seems fine when its running right. I only use 93 octane, recently got a new air filter, all o2 sensors are fairly new, etc.
as far as fuel+air mixture, everything seems fine when its running right. I only use 93 octane, recently got a new air filter, all o2 sensors are fairly new, etc.
05-09-06, 07:49 PM
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At this point, I think it's best to get the car towed over to the dealer. Something could have possibly happend to the motor. Also, you need to know what the codes are. I wouldn't trust driving the car any further. If it is mechanical, you don't want to cause anymore damage. 
How many miles do you have on the car?
How many miles do you have on the car?
05-09-06, 07:55 PM
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i just drove it one more time for about 6-7 miles after another oil change. i did not get any knock or throw any warning lights. no matter what, i'm still gonna have the bilstein machine flush my engine out, but i really don't wanna bring it to the dealer quite yet. my car just rolled 112,000 miles.
05-12-06, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexus GS3
Its weird.. On my GS300 i use 6 1/4 quart of Mobil 1 every since i own the car. (4.5 years) and never overfilled. Am i putting in too much oil or i'm okay?
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05-12-06, 10:35 AM
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listen guys, my problem is all fixed. i guess i learned an important lesson from all this. I just wanna thank everyone for their input and timely advice. Special thanks to dashocker!
05-12-06, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rbeermann
i used the bilstein machine and it worked great. maybe i should call the company that makes engine restorer and have them cover my costs
05-12-06, 12:21 PM
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listen guys, my problem is all fixed. i guess i learned an important lesson from all this. I just wanna thank everyone for their input and timely advice. Special thanks to dashocker!
It does an amazing job. Tried to set up meets in NELOC for that service and Amsoil in the tranny and crankcase. A few got it done and are very pleased.
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