Not Too Shabby 300k+
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Several things in your favor, but still looks really good. Toyota V8, 260k on Amsoil, 3-5k changes... on and on.
There was an article in C&D or R&T not too long ago that had a million-mile LS400 with unknown maintenance history, so you've got quite a ways to go to catch up
Thanks for the pics!
There was an article in C&D or R&T not too long ago that had a million-mile LS400 with unknown maintenance history, so you've got quite a ways to go to catch up
Thanks for the pics!
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Several things in your favor, but still looks really good. Toyota V8, 260k on Amsoil, 3-5k changes... on and on.
There was an article in C&D or R&T not too long ago that had a million-mile LS400 with unknown maintenance history, so you've got quite a ways to go to catch up
Thanks for the pics!
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a28991860/the-million-mile-lexus/
Several things in your favor, but still looks really good. Toyota V8, 260k on Amsoil, 3-5k changes... on and on.
There was an article in C&D or R&T not too long ago that had a million-mile LS400 with unknown maintenance history, so you've got quite a ways to go to catch up
Thanks for the pics!
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a28991860/the-million-mile-lexus/
Yup I just read the article above . You got a lot of catching up to do! Lol ...‚
Here's to another 200K Gebo. Do you have any pics of the car besides the motor?
Originally Posted by Gebo
Let me clean it up first! Ha ha
Amsoil doesnt keep the outside sparking clean as well?
Let me clean it up first! Ha ha
Amsoil doesnt keep the outside sparking clean as well?
Originally Posted by Gebo
Originally Posted by tig1
You have some varnish which I would not be pleased with. My 2007 Fusion with 256K has no varnish with M1 20wt oils at 10K OCIs.
When you have time, I would love to see your pics
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This was taken at about 200-220K in the 2007 Fusion.
Originally Posted by tig1
You have some varnish which I would not be pleased with. My 2007 Fusion with 256K has no varnish with M1 20wt oils at 10K OCIs.
When you have time, I would love to see your pics
This was taken at about 200-220K in the 2007 Fusion.
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Originally Posted by tig1
You have some varnish which I would not be pleased with. My 2007 Fusion with 256K has no varnish with M1 20wt oils at 10K OCIs.
To be fair, your 2007 Fusion (while remarkably clean) was brought into this world with API SM and then SN a few years later after it rolled out of the factory. So from the get go your Fusion has had higher spec oil for cleanliness than his 22 year old Lexus. Also his 22 year old Lexus has probably seen far more cold/hot thermal cycles than your Fusion so that too could cause an accumulation of deposits over time. Combined with the fact that the Fusion probably has a more precise fuel injection than the old Lexus. Mobil 1 is a fine oil I will admit.
I think both engines look great considering their age and mileage. Keep up the great work!
You have some varnish which I would not be pleased with. My 2007 Fusion with 256K has no varnish with M1 20wt oils at 10K OCIs.
To be fair, your 2007 Fusion (while remarkably clean) was brought into this world with API SM and then SN a few years later after it rolled out of the factory. So from the get go your Fusion has had higher spec oil for cleanliness than his 22 year old Lexus. Also his 22 year old Lexus has probably seen far more cold/hot thermal cycles than your Fusion so that too could cause an accumulation of deposits over time. Combined with the fact that the Fusion probably has a more precise fuel injection than the old Lexus. Mobil 1 is a fine oil I will admit.
I think both engines look great considering their age and mileage. Keep up the great work!
Originally Posted by buddylpal
Originally Posted by tig1
You have some varnish which I would not be pleased with. My 2007 Fusion with 256K has no varnish with M1 20wt oils at 10K OCIs.
To be fair, your 2007 Fusion (while remarkably clean) was brought into this world with API SM and then SN a few years later after it rolled out of the factory. So from the get go your Fusion has had higher spec oil for cleanliness than his 22 year old Lexus. Also his 22 year old Lexus has probably seen far more cold/hot thermal cycles than your Fusion so that too could cause an accumulation of deposits over time. Combined with the fact that the Fusion probably has a more precise fuel injection than the old Lexus. Mobil 1 is a fine oil I will admit.
I think both engines look great considering their age and mileage. Keep up the great work!
Since I have used M1 oils for 42 years my engines 35-40 years ago were always very clean as well. 10K OCIs. JS
Originally Posted by tig1
You have some varnish which I would not be pleased with. My 2007 Fusion with 256K has no varnish with M1 20wt oils at 10K OCIs.
To be fair, your 2007 Fusion (while remarkably clean) was brought into this world with API SM and then SN a few years later after it rolled out of the factory. So from the get go your Fusion has had higher spec oil for cleanliness than his 22 year old Lexus. Also his 22 year old Lexus has probably seen far more cold/hot thermal cycles than your Fusion so that too could cause an accumulation of deposits over time. Combined with the fact that the Fusion probably has a more precise fuel injection than the old Lexus. Mobil 1 is a fine oil I will admit.
I think both engines look great considering their age and mileage. Keep up the great work!
Since I have used M1 oils for 42 years my engines 35-40 years ago were always very clean as well. 10K OCIs. JS
I have 2.3L engine too, even though is clean as it can be for its age, I would not compare it to that from Lexus due to its age and lower amount miles driven over time
the best scenario for an engine to preserve its cleanliness of the internal parts is to be driven lots of miles over fewer years
the best scenario for an engine to preserve its cleanliness of the internal parts is to be driven lots of miles over fewer years
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Originally Posted by JTK
Super nice! I'm more impressed with the fact it's 300K miles and 22yrs old!
Tons and tons of Toyota/Lexus vehicles out there with even more miles than that.
Cams look great!
I really agree with the cam look great part ^^^^^^°
The cam looks in amazingly great shape. That's awesome.
Originally Posted by JTK
Super nice! I'm more impressed with the fact it's 300K miles and 22yrs old!
Tons and tons of Toyota/Lexus vehicles out there with even more miles than that.
Cams look great!
I really agree with the cam look great part ^^^^^^°
The cam looks in amazingly great shape. That's awesome.
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