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Jim19460

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  1. I am looking for advise because after speaking to several mechanics I have been told different things. I own a 1999 Lexus ES350 with a 3.5L engine. The motor was making a tapping noise to I took it to my mechanic to see why. He advised me it was the Variable value at the end of the cam shift. To replace it would cost about $4000.00 and was not worth it. The car runs well other than the noise. His advice was to continue to run the car as is it will not damage anything. I looked it up on the internet and YouTube and see where some say to have the car repaired and others say it won't hurt anything. What do you guys suggest? The car only has 88000 miles on it. Thank you in advance
  2. I purchased a 1999 Lexus ES350 with 75000 miles on March 2021. I have driven the car 11000 miles and the car runs great and I like the car very much. My only concern is my machinic advised me the engine has a piston slap. There is some engine noise, but I am hoping it could be something else less sever then a piston slap. I would like to keep the car, but I don't want to have an expensive repair down the road. I am also planning a long car trip to Florida and don't want any problems. Has anyone ever heard of this problem with Lexus engines? If it is a piston slap is that a big problem ? should I trade the car now to avoid an expensive repair later? Could it be another problem making the engine noise ?Thank you in advance for your thoughts.
  3. Thanks to all who responded , I appreciate your input. I will get a second opinion as suggested Jim
  4. I own a 2009 ES 350 with 76000 miles on it I bought used. When I had my mechanic change the oil and check it over he said it had a piston slap. I am asking my fellow Lexus owners if this is a common problem? How serious is it ? Thanks Jim
  5. Hello All, I own a 2009 Lexus ES350. I would like to update the software to car paly or any other program where I could plug my phone into and use my navigation system and other apps on my phone. Does anyone know if that is possible? If so is it cost prohibited ? Thanks in advance
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