Check Engine Light On problems of the 1996 Lexus ES300

One problem related to check engine light on has been reported for the 1996 Lexus ES300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2001

While driving engine check light would come on. Engine blew due to sludge(hard oil in engine). Vehicle was repaired in November. The problem arose again in December. There was main bearing damage, too severe to repair and has had problems with the rear main oil seal.


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