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Lexus ES300
Report: Sludge Buildup on Engine Due to Infrequent Oil Changes
Lexus ES300 Problem
Model Years Affected: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Engine Affected: 3.0L V6
Average Mileage: 140,111 mi (74,556 mi - 279,000 mi)
Sludge can build up in the engine because Lexus did not recommend frequent enough oil changes. Lexus will sometimes offer a discount on cleaning the engine if necessary. Owners who changed their oil every 3,000 miles did not experience these problems. This sludge build up can lead to excessive oil consumption.
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Visitor, 1999 Lexus ES300, 3.0L V6, 90,000 mi
My Lexus problem resulted from a buildup of sludge in the engine. I had followed all the oilchange guidelines but still had a sludge buildup. Lexus agreed to install a new engine in my car even though it was older. They were very agreeable and I have always been treated with courtesy and respect as a Lexus owner. My car now runs like a new Lexus!
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Visitor, 1999 Lexus ES300, 3.0L V6, 279,000 mi
Sludge build up even though oil was changed every 3-5k miles. Switched to high mileage oil
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Visitor, 2000 Lexus ES300, 3.0L V6, 96,000 mi
uses a quart per 500 miles
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jrparker, 2003 Lexus ES300, 3.0L V6Rookie
brought lexus from dealership who turn got from a car rental company. w e took value cover off notice dry sludge on values car wont start what should i do?
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Vicki Ward, 2003 Lexus ES300, 3.0L V6, 74,556 miRookie
just bought 2003 Lexus es500 (75k miles) last week and noticed white smoke coming out of tail pipe at startup. I took car to Lexus Dealership today and found out that it has sludged engine and would cost me 12k to replace engine. I have put a call into Lexus customer relations in hope of getting this repair fixed.
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