When do you cold start a Lexus V6?
The first cold start of the morning some Toyota and Lexus V6 owners, especially those who have the 2.5L or 3.5L V6, notice a loud rattle the first few seconds after startup. The noise disappears after the car builds oil pressure.
Why does my Lexus IS 250 not start?
It is possible that over time, the inner walls of the throttle body accumulate dirt and grime, blocking proper airflow. This is more likely to the be the case on the IS 250 due to that motor’s direct injection issues. Carbon can build up around the throttle body, causing the engine to stumble on low throttle. Remove plastic engine cover.
What to do when your Lexus is hesitating?
The traction control lights and the check engine lights will both come on when the vehicle enters this mode. Also, the vehicle will respond sluggishly with lazy shifting. The recommended course of action is to take the vehicle in to the dealership if it’s safe to do so.
How often should I do maintenance on my Lexus?
Lexus recommends maintenance to be done after 5,000 miles or every 6 months depending on your driving habits. Lexus manufacturers have a service schedule available for reference on when maintenance is needed. As a Lexus owner, there are common engine problems you can diagnose with a small amount of vital knowledge. Figure 1. Engine oil.
The first cold start of the morning some Toyota and Lexus V6 owners, especially those who have the 2.5L or 3.5L V6, notice a loud rattle the first few seconds after startup. The noise disappears after the car builds oil pressure.
Why does my Lexus cold start engine Rattle?
This the rattle noise you hear – the internal phasers being knocked about without much oil to cushion them. The problem led to enough failures that Lexus’s repair bulletin was upgraded into a full blown recall for some 3.5L direct injection engine (recall DLG).
Is there a recall on a Toyota cold start engine?
If you experience this noise from your engine, CARspec is happy to confirm the condition at no charge. As a Toyota and Lexus specialist we see these engine more often then most auto shops and can get the condition repaired quickly, or if applicable direct you to the local dealership for recall work or warranty repair.
Is there a recall on Lexus 3.5L direct injection engine?
The problem led to enough failures that Lexus’s repair bulletin was upgraded into a full blown recall for some 3.5L direct injection engine (recall DLG). For reasons unknown these gears were more likely to fall apart and throw debris.
When does a car stop running after running out of fuel?
You should hear the fuel pump running when you turn the key, and it will stop running when it has built fuel pressure. In any case, it could take a few minutes for the fuel pump to build up pressure to the engine, assuming the fuel pump hasn’t been burned-up already by trying to pump when it is dry.