Lexus ES300 owners have reported 2 problems related to engine burning oil (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1996 Lexus Es300; sludge build-up; excessive oil consumption; white smoke on start-up; dealer says the engine needs to be rebuilt at a cost of about $7000. This is the same problem that Toyota/Lexus has acknowledged for 1997 to 2001 models with the v-6 engine. Why won't they honor the repair to the engine for a 1996 model?.
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Excessive blue smoke comes out of the tailpipe. Engine oil consumption is very high. Engine damage due to oil gelling/sludge.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Engine Failure problems | |
| Emission Control problems | |
| Catalytic Convertor problems | |
| Engine Burning Oil problems | |
| Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems |