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Re: funky looking oil [royler]
by JBaumgart
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Nov 09, 2007 (11:28 am)
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Replying to: royler (Nov 09, 2007 9:54 am)
We have an '04 also with slightly higher mileage than yours, and like you have used synthetic oil since buying new. I'll check the filler cap tonight when I get home and post the findings here later on.
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- #3875 of 3903
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Re: funky looking oil [JBaumgart]
by royler
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Nov 09, 2007 (2:08 pm)
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Replying to: JBaumgart (Nov 09, 2007 11:28 am)
Thanks for the reply. To clarify more. When looking inside the crankcase there is a dark barrier meaning you cant see down into the crankcase. It feels kind of grainy. I have never seen this on other cars. I hope this makes some sense. I am feeling kinda stupid.
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- #3876 of 3903
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Re: funky looking oil [royler]
by JBaumgart
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Nov 09, 2007 (2:24 pm)
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Replying to: royler (Nov 09, 2007 2:08 pm)
royler, how does your oil look/feel at the end of the dipstick when you pull it out?
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- #3877 of 3903
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Re: funky looking oil [JBaumgart]
by royler
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Nov 09, 2007 (3:32 pm)
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Replying to: JBaumgart (Nov 09, 2007 2:24 pm)
Normal...I have just never seen this in a crankcase. This might be a Lexus thing. It sounds and runs great.
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- #3878 of 3903
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'07 Nav System
by gottls
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Nov 09, 2007 (6:14 pm)
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I just installed the new '07 Nav. System, looks and feels the same. Apparently they just added many more streets. Several years ago on this forum someone explained how to override the system to check version number and other settings. It worked on the '04 version, but has changed on the '07. Anyone know the how to override the new version, maybe even the '06 will work.
Glen
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- #3879 of 3903
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Re: funky looking oil [royler]
by JBaumgart
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Nov 09, 2007 (8:41 pm)
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Replying to: royler (Nov 09, 2007 3:32 pm)
royler, that is a screen that you are feeling below the cap, that's why it has a gritty feel to it. As long as you change the oil regularly and keep it clean, I don't think it's anything to be worried about. I'm actually pretty amazed at how long the oil stays clean in this car, plus it doesn't seem to burn any. I've never had to add any oil in between changes.
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Re: funky looking oil [JBaumgart]
by royler
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Nov 10, 2007 (6:22 am)
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Replying to: JBaumgart (Nov 09, 2007 8:41 pm)
JBaumgart, Thank you for the help. One more question. How long do you go between oil changes? With the synthetic oil I have been going 6 months or 6000 miles.
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- #3881 of 3903
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Re: funky looking oil [royler]
by JBaumgart
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Nov 10, 2007 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: royler (Nov 10, 2007 6:22 am)
I've been changing more often, at 4,000-4,500 miles. Normally this equates to around 4 months. I buy Mobil 1 at Costco and bring it into the dealer. Follow the same procedure with our other 2 vehicles, an FX45 and a Mazda 3sGT.
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Re: funky looking oil [JBaumgart]
by wwest
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Nov 10, 2007 (11:47 am)
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Replying to: JBaumgart (Nov 10, 2007 10:28 am)
"..bring it into the dealer..."
Yes, and they most likely fill your engine with the re-refined stuff they buy in bulk, CHEAP, and then sell your Mobil 1, tidy profit, to someone else.
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- #3883 of 3903
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Re: funky looking oil [wwest]
by JBaumgart
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Nov 11, 2007 (5:57 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Nov 10, 2007 11:47 am)
"Yes, and they most likely fill your engine with the re-refined stuff they buy in bulk, CHEAP, and then sell your Mobil 1, tidy profit, to someone else."
Well you can only hope this doesn't happen. Sometimes you just have to trust your fellow man. Being located in Minnesota hopefully improves the odds that they don't do this.
Sometimes there will be a half quart or so left over, which they will leave in the car. I consider this to be a good sign, although no guarantee to be sure.
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