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This is a 2000 Lexus RX300; the problem only appeared last month. You are right, this is beyond the 8 yr 120 lawsuit settlement. Are you aware of anyone that, after the 8 yr 120 day period, received more than 50%? Thanks.

Yes, I was able to show that I had met recommended oil change intervals. A key reason I did not get more than 50% is the repair shop manager (not a Lexus shop) wrote on his service report that I did not properly change oil. He wrote that because, in his experience, the owner is the primary cause of the problem. One of the keys to getting historic records is to ask the chain service stations to search their historic records and give you a copy. I spoke to a paralegal that works for the attorney that continues to serve the Lexus settlement. I was told Lexus continues to pay 50% to 100% of the cost to repair these engines. If I can show that others received a payment from Lexus of over 50%, I have a claim through the Lexus legal administrator to get additional funds. Thanks for your help.

In March 2010, Lexus paid me 50%, $3,550 of a total $7,100 cost, for a remanufactured engine. Has anyone else had a recent similar problem? What % of the repair did Lexus pay? For background, Lexus lost a class action lawsuit in 2007 that required Lexus to pay for the repair of engines that developed oil sludge problems. The problem was caused by a design fault. The cars affected were Lexus and Toyotas manufactured between 1997 to 2002 that used their 3L V6 engine. For details, see www.oilgelsettlement.com. Thanks for your input.

My 2000 RX300 whose engine destroyed itself because of the oil sludge problem. In March 2010, Lexus reimbursed me 50% ($3,550 of the $7,100)of the cost to install a remanufactured engine. FYI, Lexus lost a class action suit (www.oilgelsettlement.com) and commonly paid 100% of the repair for if the car was less than 8.3 yrs old and it was properly maintained. Has anyone else had a recent experience? What % of the repair cost did Lexus pay? Thanks. Don