How often does a Lexus engine burn oil?
Low oil light came on maybe 6 months ago. Car was burning 1 quart of oil every 2-3k miles. Now it is burning 1 quart of oil every 1k miles. Lexus will tell you the acceptable amount is 1 quart every 600 miles. I’m not sure which brand of oil the Lexus dealer uses. I will have to find out.
Why is there no oil in the coolant reservoir?
Oil loss is either due to a leak or oil consumption. Oil consumption depends primarily on two things: the valve guides and piston rings. So you notice oil in the coolant reservoir or radiator?
What does it mean when oil level is low on Lexus IS350?
When I start driving my IS350, i get an indicator light and message on my dash stating ‘Engine oil level is low’. It shows up for a while and then it disappears.
When to get an oil change on a Lexus?
The warning has been coming on around 2000 – 2500 miles after the oil change. My oil should last well over 3000 miles, I would usually get it changed after 3000 miles and the car would indicate that I need ‘oil maintenance’. Oil maintenance is required soon’ when I start my car.
Where does the coolant go in a Lexus gx460?
The Lexus GX460 and the 4.6 liter 1UR-FE engine can, as it ages, develop a coolant leak from the valley of the engine. This can cause pooling of coolant in the engine valley, often running down the back of the engine between the flex plate and transmission, or down the transmission itself.
When I start driving my IS350, i get an indicator light and message on my dash stating ‘Engine oil level is low’. It shows up for a while and then it disappears.
Low oil light came on maybe 6 months ago. Car was burning 1 quart of oil every 2-3k miles. Now it is burning 1 quart of oil every 1k miles. Lexus will tell you the acceptable amount is 1 quart every 600 miles. I’m not sure which brand of oil the Lexus dealer uses. I will have to find out.
Oil loss is either due to a leak or oil consumption. Oil consumption depends primarily on two things: the valve guides and piston rings. So you notice oil in the coolant reservoir or radiator?