LLarry

When last I entered a post a few weeks ago I was complaining that I had excessive engine noise from my 2008 LS 460 L with 45K on it. I purchased the car recently and have been trying to get used to it. I also have a 79 LS 400 with 250K, and a 2003 SC 430 with 25K on it. So I have two other V 8's to compare my 460 with. I took the car in to the dealer on Monday. They gave me a loaner car and kept my car overnight so they could start it cold the next day. My complaint was engine noise like a valve lifter stuck or not getting oil. They told me that the valve springs had been replaced in March of this year. They fixed the problem with the noise. It was the high pressure fuel pump on the right side. They replaced the fuel pump and all is good. They also put in a new door seal on both front doors due to wind noise coming from the passengers side. I think I got it up to speed now and tend to enjoy the finest car made for the price. It may not be a Bently, but it's my LS 460 L Lexus, and I am sold on Lexus

Also I have to say my dealer is the best dealer I have ever delt with in my life.

I will be out of town for the next two weeks, when I return, I will take the car in to the dealer. I will let you know what they said.

Thanks for the quick reply.

Larry

I purchased a used 2008 LS 460L with 45K miles on it a few weeks ago, and noticed after I purchased it a valve noise on start up. The noise is subtle and will go away when the car is warm. I'm thinking a valve lifter not getting the oil at first. I had it in to the dealer for an oil change and they said nothing about it. I wanted them to say something first. I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed this. I also have a 97 LS 400 250 K miles and a 03 SC430 25K miles. None of the others have this noise. I kind of surprises me, I would have never expected it from a Lexus. The car is a dream to drive and I enjoy it very much. I have a good dealer, and have trust in him. I have an extended warranty on the car till 100K, so I have time to see if it gets any worse. What do you think?

I did a quick search here and it appears there was an issue with the valve springs on the 2007-2008 LS460. It is not clear from what little I could find, but there might have been a recall on it. This is not carved in stone fact and you might want to do your own search and absolutely check with your dealer.

Let us know what you find out.

I purchased a used 2008 LS 460L with 45K miles on it a few weeks ago, and noticed after I purchased it a valve noise on start up. The noise is subtle and will go away when the car is warm. I'm thinking a valve lifter not getting the oil at first. I had it in to the dealer for an oil change and they said nothing about it. I wanted them to say something first. I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed this. I also have a 97 LS 400 250 K miles and a 03 SC430 25K miles. None of the others have this noise. I kind of surprises me, I would have never expected it from a Lexus. The car is a dream to drive and I enjoy it very much. I have a good dealer, and have trust in him. I have an extended warranty on the car till 100K, so I have time to see if it gets any worse. What do you think?

I purchased a used 2008 LS 460L with 45K miles on it a few weeks ago, and noticed after I purchased it a valve noise on start up. The noise is subtle and will go away when the car is warm. I'm thinking a valve lifter not getting the oil at first. I had it in to the dealer for an oil change and they said nothing about it. I wanted them to say something first. I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed this. I also have a 97 LS 400 250 K miles and a 03 SC430 25K miles. None of the others have this noise. I kind of surprises me, I would have never expected it from a Lexus. The car is a dream to drive and I enjoy it very much. I have a good dealer, and have trust in him. I have an extended warranty on the car till 100K, so I have time to see if it gets any worse. What would you do?

I just purchased another Lexus. I now have three of them. Years ago I decided that buying a new car was not in my best interest financially. I think we all know why. My first Lexus a 97 LS 400 which I purchased in 1999, and I still have. It has 250K on it and runs great. My second one purchased in 2005 is an 03 SC 430 with 20K on it, and I just recently purchased a 2008 LS 460L with 45K on it. Needless to say Lexus has what I want. I have had all the other makes and take my word for it, and save yourself time and money, shop for a Lexus. I tend to keep cars for a long time. Your Lexus dealer is your friend. Keep in touch with him and he will help you maximize your car's use for along time. If you have a problem with your car go to the dealer, and he will look at it and diagnose the problem. If you have them fix it, so be it, but they will diagnose it for free in most cases. No I don't work for Lexus or sell their products. Thats all for now folks.

I have an '08 and am real happy with it.

You might check and make sure the Valve Spring Recall has been done.

Whit

Whit, that picture scared me. I seem to see a meaning behind it.

I have had my 2003 SC430 for years and have had the black smudge below the door. My car is red and I keep it in tip top shape. Always garaged, never seen one drop of rain or one flake of snow.

I gave up trying to find out or figure out what causes it. I would like to know myself. Thanks for the post. I just never thought anyone else had the problem, and it always came off.

I am the owner of my 2nd LS460; they have both been silver. My first was a 2007 and I traded it in for a 2010 LS460 Sport. I love my new car and it drives like a dream. I had a problem with my first car that was never rectified or explained by the dealer as to the cause. Since I decided to get rid of my 2007 for other reasons, I decided not to pursue the root of the problem. Well, low and behold, the new 2010 model has exactly the same problem, so I have decided that it must be a common problem to the whole LS460 line. Since I have experienced it with both of my cars, I assume that there have been many other owners who have seen the same thing and I am wondering if anyone has figured out what causes it and how to get it fixed.

Other than the instant front brake dust on my mag wheels from the Brembo brakes, I have only one other gripe and that is the same as that I had on my 2007. What happens is that a black smear appears on the drivers side rocker panel just below the door after it has been washed. This smear on my silver color looks like an oil stain or soot of some sort. It is about 8 inches long, extends from the top to the bottom of the panel, not on the door at all, and looks like an air spray has installed it. The last time I took it to the car wash it came home clean, but after a few miles it shows up again. I cleaned it off with Mom's car wax and it cleans up good, but leaves a black residue on the rage. It is not in the paint because it cleans off. I have no idea where it is coming from, but it is "exactly" the same problem as I had on my 2007 model. I complained about this problem on that car to Lexus and got no explaination. It blows my mind that I have the same problem on my 2010 and want to figure out how I can eliminate the problem. I am stuck with the black dust fromt he front disc brakes, but this smudge problem is one that should be fixable.

Is there anyone out there that has had this problem with their car and if there is, has anyone figured out what causes it or what can be done to fix it. I love my LS460 Sport Model and think that Lexus has put all the ingredients that I love into a single model. It drives like a sports car and has the power of a muscle car, yet it is quiet and gets great mileage for a powerful V-8. The interior is surpurb and I can only find a couple of things I would have done different. But I am convinced that there is no "perfect" car. Before I bought the Sport, I drove the BMW's and the Mercedes, but $ for $, the LS460 Sport has the best of all those others wrapped up into a single package.