biiishplz

I believe it was me you were thinking of going to Cerritos. I know you already went to Longo now, but to answer your question, Jamie Lee is my SA, as well as the previous owner's SA. He's been nothing but helpful, and has bent over backwards to keep me happy (and at times, delighted). I wish I lived closer to Longo though, since, as a Penske employee, I would get an employee discount there. Maybe next time...

KillaIS250

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Whoa that's an odd/scary sound. I don't know if that's Carbon Build up related though, but something definitely needs to be checked out.

If you're taking your car to Longo, I would call up Jimmy and get his email address and send that to him before you go in. I'm sure he can show it to one of the tech's and get a quick opinion on it before you bring it in. I've done something similar in the past.

blklexo818

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I forwarded the link to Jimmy, along with a description of whats going on with my idle

lets see what he says

thanks for your help again guys

Clay Easto

Ugh. My car is at the dealership. They replicated the misfire and are contacting Lexus to make sure they will cover the piston ring replacement. I honestly want nothing to do with this repair.

I fully expect to sell my car as soon as my Lexus extended warranty expires.

sm1ke

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The fix should alleviate the problem, and if it doesn't, you still have extended coverage regarding the misfire via the CSP which has a 9 year term, from what I gather.

BlaznLexus

I brought my car into Lexus of Riverside in November 2012 for several recalls and brought the CSP letter in for this issue as well. Turns out my car was affected due to misfire codes and that I would have to bring my car back once the parts have arrived. Meanwhile they performed a top engine clean and filled up my gas tank.

The top engine clean involves an oil change correct? I don't think they used synthetic either...

This past week, while I was driving on the FWY, the CHECK VSC light came on along with some other lights twice. It stays lit until the engine is restarted. Is this one of the symptoms of the carbon build up issue?

It's been 4 months now and my parts still haven't arrived. Has anyone else waited this long? I've been in touch with my service advisor and he told me the parts are still on order...

KillaIS250

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Yeah I do believe the top engine clean required an oil change as well, and if you don't request synthetic oil or bring your own, you will get whatever oil they are using at the dealership (usually a synthetic blend).

Having the check VSC show up is one of the things that comes with the Carbon build up issue along with things like check engine light, shaking, etc. Unfortunately, that wait is probably about right. When the letters got sent out a lot of dealers got flooded with owners trying to get the repairs done. I just don't think Lexus was prepared for the number of people that would bring their cars in and actually have the issues verified because there's long waits pretty much everywhere for the same parts now. Hopefully they will get all the parts you need in soon.

Antredd

I've been waiting since January. My SA in Escondido told me that it may be Summer before my parts arrive.

biiishplz

That sounds REALLY serious. From the video, it sounds almost like a cavitating power steering pump (i.e., when it runs out of fluid). The faint whining I'm hearing from my car also sounds almost like a power steering pump, but it was nowhere even close to yours. I seriously hope they can help you without draining your wallet though. Keep us posted!

rookieIS

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After they did the top engine cleaning I could feel that the engine idles quieter and my acceleration is smoother. Placebo effect or not, I'm happy.

NQR89

I felt the same thing after they cleaned mine. I hope my parts come in soon

rookieIS

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Might be repetitive, but does everyone know if there are any recommended engine oil from Lexus post TSB ? I know that manufacture recommends 5W30 but i'm curious if it got changed after the engine rebuilt due to newer parts?

GoGiantsNJ

Great info on the carbon build up. According to the TSB from Lexus it should only effect my 2006-2010. I just bought a 2012 IS-250-awd for my Wife. Anyone with a 2012 have this issue?(it's probably too soon to tell).

mililani00

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If you don't know if the carbon build up is in the car, can Lexus check like the vin? Mines is an 08 is 250 with 19xxx miles. I don't want the warranty to be over and then I have problems with the carbon

KillaIS250

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If you have a 2008 IS250, it should be covered under this CSP.
You can call Lexus Corporate with your VIN number to confirm tho.

Unfortunately I think even the 2012 models will, eventually, suffer from the same issue. I am only saying this because even after the piston replacements were put in my car, I've had some issues with the Carbon Build Up.

Nothing changed, they still recommend the 5w30