TOP SCxxx Mileage?
09-28-06, 11:57 AM
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I should've clarified that SC400's last that long.
The only blown engine
cases I've ever read or heard about were SC300's. I don't think a Lexus V8 has ever been blown. If so, it is an extremely rare case.
As far as other problems,...of course other things will need replacing. This is true with any car that lasts long enough.
Well, good luck from now on.
The only blown enginecases I've ever read or heard about were SC300's. I don't think a Lexus V8 has ever been blown. If so, it is an extremely rare case.
As far as other problems,...of course other things will need replacing. This is true with any car that lasts long enough.
Well, good luck from now on.
Basically, the previous owner only change the oil like every 10-15k miles, ruind the motor.
09-28-06, 12:44 PM
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It wasn't taken care of and isn't the cars fault.
01-09-07, 03:16 PM
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Just an update: I will roll 212,000 this week. Since last update, I have needed an alternator, battery, distributor o-ring (which caused the alt/batt), new driveshaft (the knocking sound), and my radiator has sprung a leak somewhere...
Other than that, the car runs great!
Other than that, the car runs great!
Other than that, the car is tip-top!
01-10-07, 12:55 AM
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Another update: I just hit 220,000 earlier this week. I popped an upper radiator hose a month ago, and I have a leak in the back of the engine somewhere that is making the car smoke like mad. All fluids are ok though... but the brakes are starting to get spongy...
Other than that, the car is tip-top!
Other than that, the car is tip-top!
Check the "spark plug valley" and see if there's oil. If so, it's your valve covers leaking, so replace those gaskets (might as well change you plugs too since you have to take the upped intake apart).
01-10-07, 02:53 PM
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ok well mines a 93 sc400, with 110,917 miles. she's pretty new.... but
I HAVE SEEN THAT PIC OF THAT SC WITH 621,000 MILES ON IT!
anyone know the pic im talkin about?
I HAVE SEEN THAT PIC OF THAT SC WITH 621,000 MILES ON IT!
anyone know the pic im talkin about?
01-10-07, 02:56 PM
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