I bought my 2005 Camry LE 2.4 new and changed the factory oil at 700 miles. Putting my hand-held trouble light about 4 inches from the drain pan full of oil, I saw millions of tiny pieces of metal mixed in with the oil. I was glad that I got rid of all those metal flakes at the beginning of my engine's life. After, I changed oil every 5,000 miles and the engine ran perfectly until I sold it...218,000 miles.
Yes every nearly engine I was involved in building, we did a quick oil change as it would flush out machining and gaskets g or sealing materials. Good practice
EXACTLY! I told my brother to change the oil in his new Tacoma at 500 miles, then 1000 miles, then 1500 miles, 2000 miles, 2500 miles then every 3000 miles. I have driven over ONE MILLION MILES without a engine failure but what do I know!
The Lexus situation is sad, the LX and GX have gone from literally the most reliable vehicles on the planet, to dubious at best. Sacrificed at the alter or 1-2 mpg and some hp/tq numbers that nobody would notice or care about if you didn’t advertise it.
It depends where you live, but in Buffalo NY you’re pretty unique if you keep your cars for 10-15 years, (there’s a good amount of rust by 15 years.) most cars you’ll see out on the road are less than 5 years old. In that case it wouldn’t matter at all, you just get the better driving experience when choosing an engine with a turbo.
I have had one forced induction engine in my life. The car that it was in was drag raced many times. I had it over 10 years and nothing ever broke. It was a home built hot rod. Old school small block Chevy. 383ci. The block was the only oem GM part on it. everything else was aftermarket. It had a forged crank, rods, pistons, and cam, roller lifters, roller rockers, high volume oil pump, geared cam drive, 8 quart oil pan, a GM 6-71 belt driven blower, made by Weiand, dual 4150 Holley carburetors, and a huge radiator. It cost $15,000+ to build, for parts and machine work. I assembled it myself. Balanced and blueprinted. All the clearances and weights were spot on. You will never find anything like that coming off an assembly line.
Do you know of ANY new or late model car that does not have a GARBAGE engine? I don't. The 4.6L 2 valve in my 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis has 387,000 miles on it with NO internal engine or transmission problems and still runs like new. Yes it has been well maintained.
Depends on the driving…… Long drives/commutes and Highway miles, 10K is perfectly fine. Short city, stop and go, 3-5K should be the norm with 5K on the average!
Particulates in The oil galleries...Hyundai Kia tried to say that as well...basically the bearings are too small for the torque the engine can produce.
I've owned Toyota and Lexus my whole life. I was waiting to see how these new twin turbo engines would do and play out. Glad I waited before buying a new one. Thanks
Are you aware that Toyota is not `fixing ‘ the engines with issues, but rather replacing them with a new one. At no cost… You should be more updated with your news in order to avoid a serious case of fake news
So what exactly is your point? You are saying that they are replacing the entire engine?! If that's the case eccp is being very generous in this report. We should all avoid the car if what you are saying is true.
@@jahudiniToyota STANDS behind their products. Paid me CASH for my frame back in the day, $10,000. Was offered, by someone, $5,000 and turned it down. Bought a LIKE NEW 4 runner for 14,000 same day at the same place
Without warranty, "Check Engine" light means you'd better have the money to have it fixed. A few days or even a few weeks for the vehicle to be in the workshop. Whether it will be fixed right short -term or long- term is up to the God almighty. We have no say in this matter, other than pay the repair bill. What choice do we have? We need our vehicles in order to keep our jobs. We try to save as much as possible for the next repair bill just around the corner.
I just replaced a 2000 4Runner engine I overheated (my fault) for $9000. I’ve already updated most of the other maint parts. Some friends thought I was crazy but these classics are going up in value now. I’ll do the same w my 2001 LX470 w 260k mi when its engine goes at about 400k mi. I can do most of the repairs myself on these and love them. You can cheaply replace stereo w Apple CarPlay stereo or Android to update the audio and maps like newer cars.
My 2005 Scion XB still has the original exhaust system. The battery lasted 13 years. Don't even have to raise the car to change the oil. ZERO electronic garbage best car ever
In terms of car problems It might be more than engines. It is all the other tech, sensors etc. Modern cars are turning into repair nightmares. I think I will consider going back to leasing.
@@maxprintscreen4972 because you bought one of the few Toyotas with notorious problems 🤣. Even a few minutes research prior to purchasing a CT200h would've shown they have head gasket problems. You will live and learn to do your research.
Toyota's fixed that manufacture issue. All are permanently fixed under warranty and customers not left in the lurch. All engines replaced free of charge with any issues.
Is it my imagination or did most all cars built after 2020 go to crap? Was it Covid shut downs, supply chain crisis or insane future CAFE standards that killed the reliable engines?
So clearly these manufacturers don't run tests on these cars long enough to discover these issues before they send them out for the customer to beta test.....OR... they are fully aware and just say that they'll figure it out as they go...just sell cars. And since consumers are so infatuated with owning a luxury nameplate; can't blame the manufacturers for taking advantage of the consumer mindset.
Bring back the V8 normally aspirated engine . If you can buy a lexus you can buy gasoline ! No one cares about gas mileage. We want an engine that WORKS unless toyota wants to be the new range rover that is as useful as a g-string in a snow storm.
Previous 2014 Lexus GX460 owner that had the coolant valley leak flaw that Lexus refused to recall. So not the first time they screwed up and tried to hide it
Toyota was forced to go to V6 turbo by gov avg mileage standards which keep going up. These less reliable engines are driven less by consumer demand or innovation and more by gov mandates
Hey Mark, My 2018 430i F36n with the coolant leak earlier, that seems to have been taken care of. Now however, oil level seems to be dropping. Like.. early july, I noticed the level was sitting slightly above min, so filled up with half a liter approx, now, added another 250ml just yesterday. I mean, it’s pretty hot outside, but do u have any tips or things I should look for? Haven’t seen any oil underneath of the car.
Hi Marcel, thanks for reaching out and hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I appreciate your question and looks like you are concerned about a little oil consumption . First thing I will ask is how long have you had the car and if it has been awhile, does this seem like it’s changed. For the worse? Next I have to ask if you are checking fit similarly as ususal. Same ambient temp, same level, similar time of day. I know the digital system forces you to wait for a bit, but worth trying it the same. Have you changed the type of oil recently because sometimes the wrong viscosity or Dino vs synthetic can and will have an impact. Next if everything is typical, then the underpans below the engine are worth checking because they can catch some fluids and not seeing it on the ground can be hidden. I would do an inspection on the front end of engine and check the oil filter housing as that’s a common leak area locate at front driver side of engine and maybe pull thp plastics and look at back for possible rear main seal or pan gasket or valve cover on top. Sometimes extreme hot weather will consume a little extra oil too btw. That can be somewhat normal as turbos have seals that can leak too. Another step would be a fresh oil service and maybe do them a little more frequently. Not sure how long you have delayed between. I don’t agree with the extended services and would cut that down to 5-8000 miles max. Do you have any lack in power? If so you could be talking compression issue which is a bit invasive but a compression check can be done to verify uniformity across all cylinders. Sorry a bit lengthy, but I would start there and see if anything else pops up. It’s also normal to consume a little oil and some makes say a quart per 1000 kms is normal, I still believe that’s way to much. One more question, don’t ever see smoke at the exhaust? Maybe have someone follow you when driving and then floor it for a couple seconds and then totally lift off for a couple seconds. Smoke on throttle c could be rings, while smoke on lift off often is turbo and or valve guides. Can you keep me in the loop?
Mark this is by far the most thorough, detailed and considerate answer on a YT question I've ever seenShows how great a guy you are. Keep going my friend your awesome! @@ECPP
We bought a 2010 N52 5 years ago, i chased an electrical issue, and it's had it share of gasket and oring leaks along with tension pully failure. But, for the most part, a very sound car. If you're not handy with a wrench..buy a honda.😂
This is a shame because the normally aspirated BMW 3.0 liter straight six WAS a great engine in my 2003 330 CiC. All of these automakers are screwing the pooche with these “twin turbos”. I can’t comment about coolant leaks…I had none…again a 2003 330.
Thx for this video. My wife is due for a car. She wants to stick with Toyota and go with a Highlander from her 2016 Lexus RX 350. This old Lexus 6 cyl is rock solid. I’m really conflicted going with these turbos. As much as we love and believe in Toyota, we may be switching to Honda or Kia/Hyundai. The issues you pointed out with these turbos are unacceptable to me.
By law, you have to give dealer three chances to make it right. Nothing you can do. I know many are unhappy that they don’t want their vehicle being taken all apart, but they have no choice. Toyota will not buy them back.
I offering my Trouble free Camry in exchange for one of those Lexus with the engine already damaged, I have a good garage and a some tools, I figure it out 😜
Some issues, as I understand it, albeit I'm not an expert The original aluminum bolts on the timing chain cover and valve covers are not the best. Water pump issues. By all means, check for recalls. I hear it really is hit and miss, too. Keep in mind the turbos. I've not really heard anything bad about them. At least it's a 6 cylinder. They're heavy vehicles
As usual.....Toyota is going the way many large corporations have gone....cutting costs. Safety and quality are intangibles that cost lots of money. So if you could get away with it ...why not? The bean counters at Toyota are pointing the way Honda did.
They’ve always done it. Problem is they are selling high end trucks at premium prices and still using cost cutting parts. They should have went straight 6 turbo. V6 engines require premium internals to be balanced. Toyota cut costs on them.
Et tu, Toyota? Et tu? How sad one of the icons of reliability (Toyota) has fallen to the ranks of profit over product reliability Hopefully, Toyota will do what they have always done, correct the issues learn from error.
Likely they will work through these issues and resolve the immediate troubles, but time will tell on long term reliability and whether it competes with the older NA engines
Never ever wait till ten thousand miles or more to change oil. That is a death sentence for any engine. I don't care what the oil bottle says because you are a fool to do that. Everyone should be changing their oil every three to four thousand miles or three to four months. You do that and you'll be good to go.
Sounds like Lexus and Toyota are going through the same thing BMW did with the N63 engines due to long oil change intervals and wrong viscosity leading to turbo and engine damage smh
Yes it does seem that way. Now BMW is a little more stable when bringing in turbo engines and now Toyota and Lexus are trying the blaze their own trail
Except with beemers there are MANY MORE issues! Case in point the Dreaded Air Suspensions that go Reliably! & replace @ 10K OPP's and Plastic in the engine compartments that MELT...Oh Well!
See? Toyoya has no advavanced tech to build great downsized engine. They have been using NA engine in order to retain their reliability reputation by avoiding high tech.
Audi is only good for 5 cylinder, V6, V8, V10. Stay away from 2.0 4 cylinder. The 5 cylinder RS3 was my favorite car that I did the least in 110k. My Lexus’s I had, I did way more work before 80k. My ex girlfriend 14 BMW 328 with B48 has 140k on it. All she did was three set of tires, brakes, belts, and fuel pump. That is her best car she owned since new. Thing still drive brand new and is in phenomenal shape. Take care of them and they will take care of you.
Sure you can turn a small engine into a race motor strong enough to move your heaviest vehicles. Make no mistake these engines are high strung race car engines. They're coming with race car maintenance, and reliability. Every trip is like a day at the races, for these engines, as they're forced to operate in the most strenuous ways, just to move the mass. These vehicles are reliable, for race cars. Not so much for a grocery getters. The vehicle that pollutes the most, is the one that's unreliable, and breaks. Thank your government for this.
Do your oil change every 6 months and ignore VW's stupidly long interval. And do spark plugs and DSG service every 3 years. Don't follow their 6 year interval. Step on it real good at least once every other week or so and drive more spiritedly so that turbo wastegate doesn't seize from disuse
The engines get much more reliable alin newer versions. Audi a4, a5. Q5, etc. have been updated with new pistons and piston rings. The b9 model is more dependable, it's the old b7 and b8 models that are problematic. This information is clearly wrong.
You absolutely nailed it! Thanks for the video.
Thanks very much, hope it helps
Nah, that be a ford mechanic. Unless your in Europe
I bought my 2005 Camry LE 2.4 new and changed the factory oil at 700 miles. Putting my hand-held trouble light about 4 inches from the drain pan full of oil, I saw millions of tiny pieces of metal mixed in with the oil. I was glad that I got rid of all those metal flakes at the beginning of my engine's life. After, I changed oil every 5,000 miles and the engine ran perfectly until I sold it...218,000 miles.
Bring back the 500-mile first oil change. Admit it gets rid of junk left in the motor off the line.
Yes every nearly engine I was involved in building, we did a quick oil change as it would flush out machining and gaskets g or sealing materials. Good practice
I do that then at 1500, then at 3500, then every 3-4000 miles after.
That's what I've done (at about 500 km) with every new car, no matter what the service schedule indicated. Very inexpensive insurance in the long run.
EXACTLY! I told my brother to change the oil in his new Tacoma at 500 miles, then 1000 miles, then 1500 miles, 2000 miles, 2500 miles then every 3000 miles. I have driven over ONE MILLION MILES without a engine failure but what do I know!
Agreed.
I'm a simple man I laughed every time the fart sound came on😂
Haha, nice. Thanks for watching.
I believe that’s the rules.
That’s why I bought GX460 2023 and happy with my purchase) the new generation of GX reminds me like KIA Soul grew up by size and design😀
I had a feeling those new twin turbo V6 would be trouble. The Toyota CEO needs to step down.
In my opinion too, it may be time to
Yep Toyota is no longer what it was. The new CEO doesn’t know the 1st thing about what made Toyota a success.
My neighbor just bought a new tundra I warned him not to buy it he will not be pleased in the long run
Quit hating @@davidmann4533
The Lexus situation is sad, the LX and GX have gone from literally the most reliable vehicles on the planet, to dubious at best. Sacrificed at the alter or 1-2 mpg and some hp/tq numbers that nobody would notice or care about if you didn’t advertise it.
It is quite sad indeed
How?
Wait till the truth comes out. It’s much worse than what it is.
NA engines are far less troublesome, avoid boosted engines using turbos and superchargers.
Any car today with all the electronics and EPA, CAFE' BS standards are a risk.
Agreed
It depends where you live, but in Buffalo NY you’re pretty unique if you keep your cars for 10-15 years, (there’s a good amount of rust by 15 years.) most cars you’ll see out on the road are less than 5 years old. In that case it wouldn’t matter at all, you just get the better driving experience when choosing an engine with a turbo.
@@chockeypucks24 l just sold my RX7 l had for 22 years with very little rust. I live in a dry climate with lots of sun.
I have had one forced induction engine in my life. The car that it was in was drag raced many times. I had it over 10 years and nothing ever broke. It was a home built hot rod. Old school small block Chevy. 383ci. The block was the only oem GM part on it. everything else was aftermarket. It had a forged crank, rods, pistons, and cam, roller lifters, roller rockers, high volume oil pump, geared cam drive, 8 quart oil pan, a GM 6-71 belt driven blower, made by Weiand, dual 4150 Holley carburetors, and a huge radiator. It cost $15,000+ to build, for parts and machine work. I assembled it myself. Balanced and blueprinted. All the clearances and weights were spot on. You will never find anything like that coming off an assembly line.
23-24 Lexus LX600.
LEXUS GX550
BMW E90-92
Audi A4 A5 Q5
BMW X5
Do you know of ANY new or late model car that does not have a GARBAGE engine? I don't. The 4.6L 2 valve in my 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis has 387,000 miles on it with NO internal engine or transmission problems and still runs like new. Yes it has been well maintained.
10k miles oil changes are ridiculous between 3-5k is basic and realistic
Absolutely
Depends on the driving…… Long drives/commutes and Highway miles, 10K is perfectly fine. Short city, stop and go, 3-5K should be the norm with 5K on the average!
With all the problems with today's cars, I think I'll buy a 2025 bicycle
My best reviewer on RUclips, you are simply the best
Thank you very much. I appreciate that
What was wrong with the V8 naturally aspirated. Luckily i bought it in 2021 before all manufacturers went crazy with turbo, hybrid and ev
That was one of the best and they should have kept it
Emission mandates.
@@ln5747 unfortunately change here is not good.
Blame CAFE and EPA standards
I watched Chrysler go crazy with turbos in the 80s they found out it wasn’t the way to go I guess the manufacturers have a short memory
Particulates in The oil galleries...Hyundai Kia tried to say that as well...basically the bearings are too small for the torque the engine can produce.
The worst BMW engine was V-12 in 2008 BMW 760Li. I had the misfortune of owning one.
Yes those are a beats of burden too sadly enough. So much potential but fell short on durability
Yes I was over £4000 in repairs for oil leaks.
I've owned Toyota and Lexus my whole life. I was waiting to see how these new twin turbo engines would do and play out. Glad I waited before buying a new one. Thanks
Couldn't agree more!
@@ECPPthese engines are being replaced for free
@@wjoseph-rx9mj OBVIOUS
I would never stop buying Lexus... they literally replacing the engine lol
No issues anymore and all are replaced under warranty anyway. Toyotas taking care of everyone. That's still why you buy Toyota, or Japanese generally.
The N/A V8 is the best engine Lexus ever made.
& the Naturally Aspirated 4 cyl with added elec batt & 3 elec motors INSTEAD of Dog Turbos...for added power
Except for the 2014 like the one I had that had the coolant valley flaw they would not recall
Which is lousy.
While in the meantime, LX 570 is a rock.
Are you aware that Toyota is not `fixing ‘ the engines with issues, but rather replacing them with a new one. At no cost… You should be more updated with your news in order to avoid a serious case of fake news
Another awful youtuber
Yes I think at 1st they were going to tear them down and fix them and they announced recently they will be putting in crate engines.
So what exactly is your point? You are saying that they are replacing the entire engine?! If that's the case eccp is being very generous in this report. We should all avoid the car if what you are saying is true.
@@jahudiniToyota STANDS behind their products. Paid me CASH for my frame back in the day, $10,000. Was offered, by someone, $5,000 and turned it down. Bought a LIKE NEW 4 runner for 14,000 same day at the same place
4:03 Of course the "Check Engine" lamp came on!! 🙂
Haha indeed. It was a weekly event
Without warranty, "Check Engine" light means you'd better have the money to have it fixed. A few days or even a few weeks for the vehicle to be in the workshop. Whether it will be fixed right short -term or long- term is up to the God almighty. We have no say in this matter, other than pay the repair bill. What choice do we have? We need our vehicles in order to keep our jobs. We try to save as much as possible for the next repair bill just around the corner.
I just replaced a 2000 4Runner engine I overheated (my fault) for $9000. I’ve already updated most of the other maint parts. Some friends thought I was crazy but these classics are going up in value now. I’ll do the same w my 2001 LX470 w 260k mi when its engine goes at about 400k mi. I can do most of the repairs myself on these and love them. You can cheaply replace stereo w Apple CarPlay stereo or Android to update the audio and maps like newer cars.
My 2005 Scion XB still has the original exhaust system. The battery lasted 13 years. Don't even have to raise the car to change the oil. ZERO electronic garbage
best car ever
That’s old school Toyota and ultra reliable
In terms of car problems It might be more than engines. It is all the other tech, sensors etc. Modern cars are turning into repair nightmares. I think I will consider going back to leasing.
Don't buy cars that are hybrid, have turbo chargers or superchargers.
Simple makes it last longest. Many older used vehicles will now massively outlive their same model new versions
Toyota hybrids are extremely robust and long lasting.
@@ln5747my lexus ct200h fails its head gasket 3 times..rubust what???? 🤬
@@maxprintscreen4972 because you bought one of the few Toyotas with notorious problems 🤣. Even a few minutes research prior to purchasing a CT200h would've shown they have head gasket problems. You will live and learn to do your research.
@@ln5747you are 100% right! The info is right at your fingertips,doesn’t take that long and will save you a ton of money and grief!
Toyota's fixed that manufacture issue. All are permanently fixed under warranty and customers not left in the lurch. All engines replaced free of charge with any issues.
Woot, my Caddy goes unscathed again!
So keep your old car, its made a lot better, and way more reliable.
Ill never buy new expensive junk cars. 😮😊
Exactly the newer cars are. Ute but lacking the older simplicity and quality
I have to agree.
I have an 03 Mustang and 03 ford van. My old lady pushing me to get something newer. Jokes on her, I don’t listen to her anyway
I agree with you!
but..but...Lexus "reliability"!
Well…..
@@ECPPthose engines from the Lexus are being replaced for free
But… but… statistics
All from lack of quality control! No one wants pay someone to make sure shit is done right! Bad engineers, hiring the cheap of everything!
Is it my imagination or did most all cars built after 2020 go to crap? Was it Covid shut downs, supply chain crisis or insane future CAFE standards that killed the reliable engines?
That's why buy a Lx 570 or 500ls and you are ok. About Audi get the 3.0 tdi or V6 which isn't twin turbo and you will be fine
You bet, I agree, thanks for sharing
@@ECPP You welcome
So clearly these manufacturers don't run tests on these cars long enough to discover these issues before they send them out for the customer to beta test.....OR... they are fully aware and just say that they'll figure it out as they go...just sell cars. And since consumers are so infatuated with owning a luxury nameplate; can't blame the manufacturers for taking advantage of the consumer mindset.
Bring back the V8 normally aspirated engine . If you can buy a lexus you can buy gasoline ! No one cares about gas mileage. We want an engine that WORKS unless toyota wants to be the new range rover that is as useful as a g-string in a snow storm.
yes indeed, most would choose to back to the older NA engines
Previous 2014 Lexus GX460 owner that had the coolant valley leak flaw that Lexus refused to recall. So not the first time they screwed up and tried to hide it
Toyota 3.5 and Ford 3.5, I really loved them
nice
*** Great info, it will save a lot folks from having car ache.
Thanks so much, I hope so
I just got GX460 2021 for next 5-6 years
Great SUVs
@@ECPP Thank you.
I can shake a stick at a lot of things
Same
Finally the toyota smug fan boys will have to realize that trashing hyundai days are over
Toyota may have gone low but Hyundai has never reached the heights.
You want a long term stable job, be a bmw mechanic
Haha yes and a Ford mechanic too
BMW stands for broke my wallet😂
Buy a Benz..problem solved.
Buy a Lexus
@@rorosnusnu2035 Only if I can find an RX350 with the 6 cylinder engine..a newer model with the turbo 4? I’ll pass.
Liberace style detailing? That's a new one on me...😅
Owning a BMW was my worst car owning experience EVER!! I lost LOTS of Money to keep in running.
What Bmw you buy and what engine was?
@@olympbarca3313
BMW 5 series w/ inline 6. I don't know of the factory engine code.
@@Indigenous_DNA Maybe the n54? Or a V8
@@olympbarca3313
It was inline 6-cylinder. Non-turbo
@Indigenous_DNA hmm. Usually the six cylinder except n54 are reliable
Love your reviews.
Thank you very much
Toyota was forced to go to V6 turbo by gov avg mileage standards which keep going up. These less reliable engines are driven less by consumer demand or innovation and more by gov mandates
Hey Mark,
My 2018 430i F36n with the coolant leak earlier, that seems to have been taken care of. Now however, oil level seems to be dropping. Like.. early july, I noticed the level was sitting slightly above min, so filled up with half a liter approx, now, added another 250ml just yesterday. I mean, it’s pretty hot outside, but do u have any tips or things I should look for? Haven’t seen any oil underneath of the car.
Hi Marcel, thanks for reaching out and hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I appreciate your question and looks like you are concerned about a little oil consumption .
First thing I will ask is how long have you had the car and if it has been awhile, does this seem like it’s changed. For the worse?
Next I have to ask if you are checking fit similarly as ususal. Same ambient temp, same level, similar time of day. I know the digital system forces you to wait for a bit, but worth trying it the same.
Have you changed the type of oil recently because sometimes the wrong viscosity or Dino vs synthetic can and will have an impact.
Next if everything is typical, then the underpans below the engine are worth checking because they can catch some fluids and not seeing it on the ground can be hidden. I would do an inspection on the front end of engine and check the oil filter housing as that’s a common leak area locate at front driver side of engine and maybe pull thp plastics and look at back for possible rear main seal or pan gasket or valve cover on top.
Sometimes extreme hot weather will consume a little extra oil too btw. That can be somewhat normal as turbos have seals that can leak too.
Another step would be a fresh oil service and maybe do them a little more frequently. Not sure how long you have delayed between. I don’t agree with the extended services and would cut that down to 5-8000 miles max.
Do you have any lack in power? If so you could be talking compression issue which is a bit invasive but a compression check can be done to verify uniformity across all cylinders.
Sorry a bit lengthy, but I would start there and see if anything else pops up.
It’s also normal to consume a little oil and some makes say a quart per 1000 kms is normal, I still believe that’s way to much.
One more question, don’t ever see smoke at the exhaust? Maybe have someone follow you when driving and then floor it for a couple seconds and then totally lift off for a couple seconds. Smoke on throttle c could be rings, while smoke on lift off often is turbo and or valve guides.
Can you keep me in the loop?
Mark this is by far the most thorough, detailed and considerate answer on a YT question I've ever seenShows how great a guy you are. Keep going my friend your awesome! @@ECPP
Thanks for this détails !
You are welcome
We bought a 2010 N52 5 years ago, i chased an electrical issue, and it's had it share of gasket and oring leaks along with tension pully failure. But, for the most part, a very sound car. If you're not handy with a wrench..buy a honda.😂
That’s true and that’s one of their best engines
I bought a 2008 N53 in 2010. Fast forward 14 years and it's going strong.
Good video. So glad you didn't mention the RS3 😅
Volvo from 2010 is a brand of chinese Geely Holding Group.
Another great informative video Mark, I'll avoid these vehicles like the plague
This is a shame because the normally aspirated BMW 3.0 liter straight six WAS a great engine in my 2003 330 CiC.
All of these automakers are screwing the pooche with these “twin turbos”.
I can’t comment about coolant leaks…I had none…again a 2003 330.
Prevent pre-detonation. No detonation no propulsion.
Yes that can help
93 octane makes a huge difference.
I think you predicted problems with Toyota’s switch from naturally aspirated to turbos a while back.
Thx for this video. My wife is due for a car. She wants to stick with Toyota and go with a Highlander from her 2016 Lexus RX 350. This old Lexus 6 cyl is rock solid. I’m really conflicted going with these turbos. As much as we love and believe in Toyota, we may be switching to Honda or Kia/Hyundai. The issues you pointed out with these turbos are unacceptable to me.
Glad I could help
I'd stay away from Hyundai and KIA. Mazda or Honda
Look at Porsche
@@rowsdower12 I have a Palisade right now 4 years old, no issues, so I am ok with Kia and Hyundai.
@@hillbillyflipper3843 good suggestion but I’m retired so one income isn’t gonna get another luxury brand.
Thanks!
Glad I could help and I really appreciate the support. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and rest of summer. Cheers
I'd never thought BMW would be out Toyota/Lexus in reliability but here we are.
In the age of social media. If your vehicle sucks. Everyone knows about it.
Yes
If you use the maximum recommended oil change intervals for any of today's modern engine's you will have issue's IMO.
Lemons, hire a lawyer and send them back. I don't want Toyota replacing my engine, i don't want the truck if that's the solution.
Exactly it’s time to shop elsewhere
By law, you have to give dealer three chances to make it right. Nothing you can do. I know many are unhappy that they don’t want their vehicle being taken all apart, but they have no choice.
Toyota will not buy them back.
I so curious to hear your opinion on the new LC 250 because I am really aiming to buy one..
I offering my Trouble free Camry in exchange for one of those Lexus with the engine already damaged, I have a good garage and a some tools, I figure it out 😜
That is true if the engine is made in the USA…. Not the reality if the engine and the car is made in Japan.
That’s seems to be a factor and Japanese built versions of even the European cars built in their initial country have less issues
Hi thank you for I formative videos. Would like you to talk about bmw x3 3rd Gen and 4th. Engine and body quality.
Thanks for the idea!
I could never afford it so definitely a problem that I would never have...
Please mention make n year in the title so it will be easier to refer to the vedio...just suggestion. Was looking for lexus es350
How about 2018 Porsche Cayenne 3.6L ?
Some issues, as I understand it, albeit I'm not an expert
The original aluminum bolts on the timing chain cover and valve covers are not the best. Water pump issues. By all means, check for recalls. I hear it really is hit and miss, too. Keep in mind the turbos. I've not really heard anything bad about them. At least it's a 6 cylinder. They're heavy vehicles
As usual.....Toyota is going the way many large corporations have gone....cutting costs.
Safety and quality are intangibles that cost lots of money.
So if you could get away with it ...why not?
The bean counters at Toyota are pointing the way Honda did.
It looks like the shift is happening
They’ve always done it. Problem is they are selling high end trucks at premium prices and still using cost cutting parts.
They should have went straight 6 turbo. V6 engines require premium internals to be balanced. Toyota cut costs on them.
Et tu, Toyota? Et tu? How sad one of the icons of reliability (Toyota) has fallen to the ranks of profit over product reliability Hopefully, Toyota will do what they have always done, correct the issues learn from error.
Likely they will work through these issues and resolve the immediate troubles, but time will tell on long term reliability and whether it competes with the older NA engines
What about the X4 Suv
Yes same exactly as the X3 and when equipped with the 4 and 6 cylinder engines, they are solid for quite a few miles
So which are the BEST engines ?
RIP Toyota 😢
Sadly
I am so much in accord Thank you.
You are so welcome
...........Hmmmmm? accord is a Honda!
Am I the only one seeing a trend with problems here? Starting with the words "twin turbo xxxxx"?
I called my Toyota dealer. Why are they only switching outThe 3.4 in the tundras and not the Sequoia's? Isn't it the same engine?
Both. Now add Lexus to the batch.
They should of left the v8…..
Never ever wait till ten thousand miles or more to change oil. That is a death sentence for any engine. I don't care what the oil bottle says because you are a fool to do that. Everyone should be changing their oil every three to four thousand miles or three to four months. You do that and you'll be good to go.
Sounds like Lexus and Toyota are going through the same thing BMW did with the N63 engines due to long oil change intervals and wrong viscosity leading to turbo and engine damage smh
Yes it does seem that way. Now BMW is a little more stable when bringing in turbo engines and now Toyota and Lexus are trying the blaze their own trail
Except with beemers there are MANY MORE issues! Case in point the Dreaded Air Suspensions that go Reliably! & replace @ 10K OPP's and Plastic in the engine compartments that MELT...Oh Well!
Exactly 💯
@@donaldbanner2185 bmw hater
See? Toyoya has no advavanced tech to build great downsized engine. They have been using NA engine in order to retain their reliability reputation by avoiding high tech.
Give it another year or two and they’ll have that Lexus/Toyota TT V6 sorted for the long haul.
It’s a little more complicated than that. A new design must be in order.
I loved my 1991 Volvo 740 Turbo
All BMWs are nightmares and expensive to repair, will NEVER own another one!
All these manufacturers know about all of these problems, yet they continue to pump out this garbage. They just don’t care.
That’s exactly true or they would sort that out by 2nd or 3rd year
With these high stress turbo engines, oil change every 3000 miles or 6mos.
Stay away from all BMW, Audi, Maserati
And Mercedes too😀
B58 engines are the best. Their transmissions are now the best.
Audi is only good for 5 cylinder, V6, V8, V10. Stay away from 2.0 4 cylinder. The 5 cylinder RS3 was my favorite car that I did the least in 110k. My Lexus’s I had, I did way more work before 80k.
My ex girlfriend 14 BMW 328 with B48 has 140k on it. All she did was three set of tires, brakes, belts, and fuel pump. That is her best car she owned since new. Thing still drive brand new and is in phenomenal shape.
Take care of them and they will take care of you.
Twin turbo seems to be a problem for these vehicles.
indeed
what about a single turbo?
Many cars out there with twin turbos with no issues. Problem is budget companies building highly intricate engines with budget parts.
It looks like I bought my last Lexus, a 2021 RX 350.
Why?
The toyota and lexus are ugly looking cars to me. Period.
Sure you can turn a small engine into a race motor strong enough to move your heaviest vehicles. Make no mistake these engines are high strung race car engines. They're coming with race car maintenance, and reliability. Every trip is like a day at the races, for these engines, as they're forced to operate in the most strenuous ways, just to move the mass. These vehicles are reliable, for race cars. Not so much for a grocery getters. The vehicle that pollutes the most, is the one that's unreliable, and breaks. Thank your government for this.
The "floating hand" jumping around with constand camera jerking around makes this hard to watch.
A nice explanation. What about 1.5 tsfi engine? Thank you.
Do your oil change every 6 months and ignore VW's stupidly long interval. And do spark plugs and DSG service every 3 years. Don't follow their 6 year interval. Step on it real good at least once every other week or so and drive more spiritedly so that turbo wastegate doesn't seize from disuse
@@halestrum77 thank you very much.
Love your attitude about this bag and not caring about what people will say. kislux You are right keep your head up and no your priorities.
I’m glad to see that SOMEBODY finally has the b@ll$ to call Lexus what it is-a pile of JUNK! The two that I had sure were.
Thanks
Older model lexus r good.
Truthfulness counts 🎉👍
Sounds like Toyota/Lexus has literally swapped technology with B.M.W ,,, LITERALLY
And it’s be nice that they made the 500 h Lexus with 6 instead of 4 costs 72k and..,don’t think it’s worth it….
VW EA888 2.0 petrol worst motor ever made.
You are very much right in it’s certainly a bad one and deserves to be on the list of biggest failures
Infiniti ruining a great vehicle. Putting a pathetic turbo 4 in the QX60, dropping the reliable 6.
The engines get much more reliable alin newer versions. Audi a4, a5. Q5, etc. have been updated with new pistons and piston rings. The b9 model is more dependable, it's the old b7 and b8 models that are problematic. This information is clearly wrong.
Put the LR Enginium engine in the list please
Hi dear, you never talk about Porsche cayenne at all why it's really durable and solid or you don't want talk about German cars.