The oil line failed and the engine light did not come on until it was too late. The oil chamber was bone dry. Car got towed. Lexus estimated $9K to replace short block, or it might be $4K for a used one. The camshaft gear rattles now but car can be driven. But, not a good situation to continue to drive the car like this. Car is otherwise in excellent condition. These are not cheap vehicles. This needs to be a recall or class action lawsuit since this is a common occurrence with these cars and it's a manufacturing defect. Had my light come on in a timely fashion, it would never have been an issue.
The oil line failed and the engine light did not come on until it was too late. The oil chamber was bone dry. Car got towed. Lexus estimated $9K to replace short block, or it might be $4K for a used one. The camshaft gear rattles now but car can be driven. But, not a good situation to continue to drive the car like this. Car is otherwise in excellent condition. These are not cheap vehicles. This needs to be a recall or class action lawsuit since this is a common occurrence with these cars and it's a manufacturing defect. Had my light come on in a timely fashion, it would never have been an issue.
- Thursday N., Saratoga Springs, NY, US