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Reaper
12-18-2009, 03:25 PM
I currently drive a 1999 Lexus RX300. It has 249,500 miles on it and it started knocking two days ago. Today, I got the oil changed and its even worse..I'm about to go put some lucas oil in it, but its now thrown a check engine light and was struggling on the way home. Am I fucked?

Thanks.
GGPIS3
12-18-2009, 03:27 PM
^^ doesn't sound good. you may still be able to salvage that motor so long as your rod doesn't decide to shoot out the side of the block.
Echonova
12-18-2009, 03:28 PM
I currently drive a 1999 Lexus RX300. It has 249,500 miles on it and it started knocking two days ago. Today, I got the oil changed and its even worse..I'm about to go put some lucas oil in it, but its now thrown a check engine light and was struggling on the way home. Am I fucked?

Thanks.There is no such thing as a "pour in mechanic". If it is indeed a rod knock then yes, you are fucked.
AnthonyF
12-18-2009, 03:31 PM
Once it knocks, there is nothing you can do to repair. thicker oil will patch it but the engine is going to fail soon.

-Ant.
Reaper
12-18-2009, 03:35 PM
Thought so...for the little amount of money I paid for the car its been great. I was hoping to get some money out of it before I get stationed in Tx.

Thanks guys.
DustnU
12-18-2009, 03:36 PM
Damn it man, those are bad about sludging up I hope you can get it fixed. Good luck
Tech5
12-18-2009, 03:37 PM
sorry man you need a new motor
SandM
12-18-2009, 03:38 PM
more than likely, you motor has sludged. mildly common on that motor. pull of your front valve cover and if it's sludged.......... you fuked
Reaper
12-18-2009, 03:39 PM
Anyone know where I can find a RX300 motor?
SandM
12-18-2009, 03:40 PM
that's the 1mz motor, right?
Reaper
12-18-2009, 03:43 PM
that's the 1mz motor, right?

correct
SandM
12-18-2009, 03:44 PM
PM'ed
Tech5
12-18-2009, 03:44 PM
Anyone know where I can find a RX300 motor?

Contact LKQ they have a few in Jenkinsburg
CHADbee
12-18-2009, 04:06 PM
damn that sucks james.
CHADbee
12-18-2009, 04:07 PM
LKQ or greenleaf should have some
Reaper
12-18-2009, 04:23 PM
thanks again guys.

I'm debating on just selling the car as it sits, get what little money I can. It's got a straight body and interior, but the USAF is sending me to training for 2 1/2 years and I won't need it.
Tech5
12-18-2009, 04:24 PM
PM me pics with details and location and price
Reaper
12-18-2009, 04:39 PM
PM me pics with details and location and price


Give me a day, and you'll have it. :goodjob:
Tech5
12-18-2009, 04:42 PM
Give me a day, and you'll have it. :goodjob:


10-4
Schroeder
12-18-2009, 09:42 PM
MOTOR HONEY!!! :D
Tech5
12-18-2009, 09:43 PM
MOTOR HONEY!!! :D:gay::gay::gay::gay::gay::gay:
Schroeder
12-18-2009, 09:44 PM
:gay::gay::gay::gay::gay::gay:


Ah, I see you have no sense of humor :(