All excellent observations...
All excellent observations indeed. Im just some fool that knows nothing. You guys should work in forensics. Its like your all in denial that your precious Toyota engines arent as bulletproof as one might think. I remember my grandfather getting the sludge letter for his 99 V6 Camry. Why? Maybe lack of engineering, or just too low a capacity. Most people changed the oil ontime yet still experienced the sludge. How do you explain that? It took them many years before they admitted it, following in the footsteps of there german counterparts (our cars are perfect). Afterall, that was the same engine used in the earlier ES's. What, did they have two lexus badges and the rest were Toyota, then charge 1.5x's the price? No manufacturer is perfect. But the owners admit it (seems to be a disconnect here). Theres currently a class action lawsuit again benz for defective balance shafts from 04-10 on all V6 and some V8 equipped cars. I still like them though. After all, they DID invent the car. The Jap's just copied. Dont get me wrong, they were good at it. Look at the gated shifters....
SW03ES, do you even know what the word embellishment means? Its morons like you that get in the way of serious mechanical questions. This forum is like a high school. A few winners, but a WHOLE lot of losers. Ofcourse you dont believe half of what I said. Your probably a typical lexus owner that doesnt like to get there hands dirty, and only will pump gas and takes it to the dealer to get ripped on an oil change. Proud day for you. And say the photos were off the web, its clear there from a 4.3 vvt Toyota engine. But you wouldnt know that, probably never opened your hood.
I guess whatever I do, I will still come out on top. One thing is for sure, I am not going to get any satisfaction here from all you self-absorbed twits. Yes there was some good advice out there, but it was clouded with idiots.
Thanks for nothing. Enjoy your Toyotas and the "Lexus" brand that was a marketing gimmick for the America's back in 88. Congrats. Oh and btw, even a lexus tech said a bad PCV could cause that engine to do that. Hmm the defect theory arrises once again. Dont get ur panties in a bunch though. I have better things to do that chat with egotistical ppl like yourselves. Enjoy your smug selves.
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