We purchases a 2005 Lexus RX330. I’ve been reading a different thread about
the RX300 having an oil "gelling" problem that lead to engine failures.
Was that problem fixed in a redesign for the RX330, or does the problem
continue to exist?
Thanks
Stick with a quality synthetic oil (Mobil 1, etc), change your oil every
6-7K miles and it should be a nonissue.
"LIW" <l…@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> We purchases a 2005 Lexus RX330. I’ve been reading a different thread
> about
> the RX300 having an oil "gelling" problem that lead to engine failures.
> Was that problem fixed in a redesign for the RX330, or does the problem
> continue to exist?
> Thanks
"LIW" <l…@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> We purchases a 2005 Lexus RX330. I’ve been reading a different thread
> about
> the RX300 having an oil "gelling" problem that lead to engine failures.
> Was that problem fixed in a redesign for the RX330, or does the problem
> continue to exist?
> Thanks
It only happens to people that dont change their oil regularly.
Actually if you are going to use synthetic oil, just change oil
(if you regularly put on 12000 miles per year) twice a year. And
if you are on a budget, change oil and filter in the spring, and
just change the filter and add a quart in the fall. Even when you
have 6000 miles on your filtered synthetic oil, it is better
quality than new mineral oil. But I do know that many people are
simply indoctrinated into changing every 3000 miles. If it makes
you feel good, then by all means… however it is simply a waste
of good oil. And I hope if you do change much too frequently that
you save the old oil and give it to someone who is currently using
mineral oil. The only harm that could possibly come from re-using
this oil is if the oil is contaminated to such an extent that the
filter does not remove it. in other words no problem…. as
long as it is translucent in a glass jar (amber in colour) it is
fine to use. When i use synthetic oil I wait till it turns a bit
dark, then change filters. right away it cleans up to transparent
again… I wait till it again darkens then i replace both the oil
and the filter. This is usually about 9 months of hard use.
(12-15000 miles) Never have I had an oil related problem. And I
used to have a machine shop that rebuilt 10-15 engines per day.
Most people waste huge amounts of synthetic oil needlessly.
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Dan J.S. wrote:
> "LIW" <l…@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:PQ_zd.19779$h.14069@trnddc04…
>>We purchases a 2005 Lexus RX330. I’ve been reading a different thread
>>about
>>the RX300 having an oil "gelling" problem that lead to engine failures.
>>Was that problem fixed in a redesign for the RX330, or does the problem
>>continue to exist?
>>Thanks
> It only happens to people that dont change their oil regularly.
LIW wrote:
> We purchases a 2005 Lexus RX330. I’ve been reading a different thread about
> the RX300 having an oil "gelling" problem that lead to engine failures.
> Was that problem fixed in a redesign for the RX330, or does the problem
> continue to exist?
> Thanks
the actual problem was inadequate clearance in the
valve cover baffles. the updated valve covers
weren’t introduced until mid-2001. the new moddel
you shouldn’t have any problems with.
however, this doesn’t mean that you don’t have to
change your oil every 5,000 miles
–
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader
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Dan J.S. wrote:
> "LIW" <l…@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:PQ_zd.19779$h.14069@trnddc04…
>>We purchases a 2005 Lexus RX330. I’ve been reading a different thread
>>about
>>the RX300 having an oil "gelling" problem that lead to engine failures.
>>Was that problem fixed in a redesign for the RX330, or does the problem
>>continue to exist?
>>Thanks
> It only happens to people that dont change their oil regularly.
having rebuilt about 20 of these, i have not seen
a single one that wasn’t the victim of 7, 10, or
20k oil change intervals :/
–
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader
Ben-
Is there a value add to changing the valve covers on a RX300 for a
model year 99 or 00 to ones used on 02 and later models? Thanks.
3D wrote:
> Ben-
> Is there a value add to changing the valve covers on a RX300 for a
> model year 99 or 00 to ones used on 02 and later models? Thanks.
as in, is it worth it? you could do it, just get a
quote for front and rear valve covers, pcv valve,
and valve cover gaskets. as far as it being worth
it, it would only make sense to do it if your
lexus dealer wasn’t going to cover the repairs if
indeed oil gelling has occurred.
so, IMHO yes, it can be done, but i don’t think
it’s worth it.
–
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader
Use synthetic oil and you will have zero problems.
Simple.
- GRL
"LIW" <l…@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> We purchases a 2005 Lexus RX330. I’ve been reading a different thread
about
> the RX300 having an oil "gelling" problem that lead to engine failures.
> Was that problem fixed in a redesign for the RX330, or does the problem
> continue to exist?
> Thanks
…or follow the excessively long oil change intervals Toyota (used to?)
recommend(s) with just dino-oil.
- GRL
"Dan J.S." <m…@hyperx.com> wrote in message
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> "LIW" <l…@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:PQ_zd.19779$h.14069@trnddc04…
> > We purchases a 2005 Lexus RX330. I’ve been reading a different thread
> > about
> > the RX300 having an oil "gelling" problem that lead to engine failures.
> > Was that problem fixed in a redesign for the RX330, or does the problem
> > continue to exist?
> > Thanks
> It only happens to people that dont change their oil regularly.
Interesting.
Ever try using a better grade of filter? What filter do you use?
- GRL
"mikstp" <mike…@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Actually if you are going to use synthetic oil, just change oil
> (if you regularly put on 12000 miles per year) twice a year. And
> if you are on a budget, change oil and filter in the spring, and
> just change the filter and add a quart in the fall. Even when you
> have 6000 miles on your filtered synthetic oil, it is better
> quality than new mineral oil. But I do know that many people are
> simply indoctrinated into changing every 3000 miles. If it makes
> you feel good, then by all means… however it is simply a waste
> of good oil. And I hope if you do change much too frequently that
> you save the old oil and give it to someone who is currently using
> mineral oil. The only harm that could possibly come from re-using
> this oil is if the oil is contaminated to such an extent that the
> filter does not remove it. in other words no problem…. as
> long as it is translucent in a glass jar (amber in colour) it is
> fine to use. When i use synthetic oil I wait till it turns a bit
> dark, then change filters. right away it cleans up to transparent
> again… I wait till it again darkens then i replace both the oil
> and the filter. This is usually about 9 months of hard use.
> (12-15000 miles) Never have I had an oil related problem. And I
> used to have a machine shop that rebuilt 10-15 engines per day.
> Most people waste huge amounts of synthetic oil needlessly.
> Dan J.S. wrote:
> > "LIW" <l…@verizon.net> wrote in message
> > news:PQ_zd.19779$h.14069@trnddc04…
> >>We purchases a 2005 Lexus RX330. I’ve been reading a different thread
> >>about
> >>the RX300 having an oil "gelling" problem that lead to engine failures.
> >>Was that problem fixed in a redesign for the RX330, or does the problem
> >>continue to exist?
> >>Thanks
> > It only happens to people that dont change their oil regularly.
The water will evaporate. So will volatile (short chain) acids. It gets hot
in there. The additive package (which tends to be excellent in synthetics)
takes care of the acids, anyway.
- GRL
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <el…@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> In article <41D0A3D8.5050…@yahoo.com>, mikstp <mike…@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> > Even when you
> > have 6000 miles on your filtered synthetic oil, it is better
> > quality than new mineral oil.
> Really?
> Even if those 6000 miles were the result of 1 or 2 mile trips, with an
> engine that never warmed up?
> If your oil is full of water and acids, I don’t care if it’s synthetic
> or not–you need to drain it and replace it. New mineral oil is
> superior to watery synthetic oil.
> Synthetic oil has its place, but it’s not a universal panacea.
"GRL" <GLitwin…@CHARTERMI.NET> wrote in message
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> Use synthetic oil and you will have zero problems.
I tend to use Mobil 1 synthetic in our vehicles, but I don’t change it until
about 7,500 miles. Still recommend changing every 5,000 miles?
Would you also recommend that in a ’98 LS400 with 77456 miles?
Thanks
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GRL wrote:
> Use synthetic oil and you will have zero problems.
> Simple.
> – GRL
> "LIW" <l…@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:PQ_zd.19779$h.14069@trnddc04…
>>We purchases a 2005 Lexus RX330. I’ve been reading a different thread
> about
>>the RX300 having an oil "gelling" problem that lead to engine failures.
>>Was that problem fixed in a redesign for the RX330, or does the problem
>>continue to exist?
>>Thanks
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GRL wrote:
> …or follow the excessively long oil change intervals Toyota (used to?)
> recommend(s) with just dino-oil.
> – GRL
> "Dan J.S." <m…@hyperx.com> wrote in message
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>>"LIW" <l…@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>news:PQ_zd.19779$h.14069@trnddc04…
>>>We purchases a 2005 Lexus RX330. I’ve been reading a different thread
>>>about
>>>the RX300 having an oil "gelling" problem that lead to engine failures.
>>>Was that problem fixed in a redesign for the RX330, or does the problem
>>>continue to exist?
>>>Thanks
>>It only happens to people that dont change their oil regularly.
i think that people miss the fine print when they
read their meaintenance manual. they see 5,000
miles service, and they see 7,500 miles service.
we recommend 5,000 miles for severe conditions,
such as, extreme weather conditions, frequent
short trips, excessive driving habits, or for
towing. here in the northeast, we have all of
this. if you live anywhere below the 38th, driving
highway miles all the time, and you don’t tow
anything, then follow the 7,500 schedule and you
will have no problems.
today i pulled the drain plug on an ’02 IS300. the
last oil change was 12,000 miles ago. the oil
dripped out like chunky black honey. don’t tell me
that’s lexus’ fault. hmmm, i wonder why it was
blowing smoke, let’s see. maybe if the previous
owner hadn’t spent so much on his pimp lights, he
could have gotten his oil changed a little more often.
–
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader
’00 model has 125k use Mobil 1 5-30 change religiously 5k all is perfect!
It’s all about proper maintainence. By the way, I do it my self!