Pambie Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi all. I have had great success with these wonderful forums. I own a 97 Lexus w/ 145,000 miles. In the past year or so, since having gasket work done, the car began burning a lot of oil (say a quart every 2-6 weeks). Then, about 5 months ago, it began running very rough and when I took it into my regular repair shop they informed me that oil was spewing into the engine and "it was only a matter of time" before the engine died. It has driven well since then and has only required one quart of oil in 5 months. However late yesterday it again began running rough (particularly at stops) and the engine light came on again. I took it in and this shop told me that to fully repair it would require a valve job, costing $1500-2000. I can drive it now but PA inspection is next month and it will not pass. Do you have any suggestions? I am, like many, unemployed and really need my car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRK Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Get a second opinion. I doubt very much that the engine has burned a valve. Sounds like plug wires and a gasket leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspawn00 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Do you have an ES300 or GS300...? either way I'd say get a second opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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