is200 advice

IS200_758 · January 20, 2018

Hi,

im a new owner of a manual is200 it's my first car i've had it for just over a month and would like some advice.

Since i got it i changed the oil and coolant (oil based) also checked the air filter. Since then i i've noticed some blue smoke on start up sometimes and also when i roll through the gears in the higher rev range. Also i realize that it's a bit sluggish on acceleration.

advice would be much appreciated as to what to change and look at next.

Thanks in advance

Edited January 20, 2018 by IS200_758
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Bempa · January 20, 2018

Sounds like it burning some oil, valve stem seals could be a possible cause

oilman · January 22, 2018

What oil did you use for the service?

Cheers

Tim

IS200_758 · January 22, 2018

I used Valvoline 10w-40 synthetic blended oil. My engine gas about 195k km on it so i stepped up the oil viscosity just to add a bit of extra film.

IS200_758 · January 22, 2018

Can any of you shoot me a link for those valve seals i was look for the genuine lexus ones. If thats possible. thanks

oilman · January 22, 2018

It's less likely to burn oil with the thicker grade, so I would think it's the valve seals. The oil will be under more pressure as it's thicker, so that can help it to get past seals.

Cheers

Tim

IS200_758 · January 22, 2018

oh okay thanks

steve2006 · January 22, 2018

6 hours ago, IS200_758 said:

Can any of you shoot me a link for those valve seals i was look for the genuine lexus ones. If thats possible. thanks

The seals are around €9.00 each x 12 part number should be 90913-02092 from Lexus.

IS200_758 · January 22, 2018

thanks man

IS200_758 · February 17, 2018

On 22/01/2018 at 4:09 PM, steve2006 said:

The seals are around €9.00 each x 12 part number should be 90913-02092 from Lexus.

so both intake and exhaust valves use the same seal with that part number ?

rich1068 · February 17, 2018

This might be handy for part numbers https://7zap.com/en/

ColinBarber · February 17, 2018

42 minutes ago, IS200_758 said:

so both intake and exhaust valves use the same seal with that part number ?

No, 12x 90913-02092, and 12x 90913-02093 for all 24 valves.

IS200_758 · February 17, 2018

thanks very much

IS200_758 · February 21, 2018

can i use sk16r-p11 spark plugs in my is200 i got some with the car and i know that oem is sk20 r11. so i just wanted to know

oilman · February 22, 2018

What year is your car?

Cheers

Tim

IS200_758 · February 24, 2018

2000 and somebody shoot me a link on eBay for a good quality head gasket preferably genuine

ColinBarber · February 24, 2018

On 21/02/2018 at 12:47 PM, IS200_758 said:

can i use sk16r-p11 spark plugs in my is200 i got some with the car and i know that oem is sk20 r11. so i just wanted to know

You should use SK20, or IK20 if you want higher performance. SK16s are standard for the IS300.

Using a hotter plug than standard can cause pre-ignition which could lead to engine damage. SK16s were either used by mistake (most likely) or they had fouling issues and tried to overcome the issue using a hotter plug rather than resolve the underlying issue.

IS200_758 · February 24, 2018

thanks i got them with the car they're not in at least now ik not to use it

IS200_758 · February 24, 2018

any links for the genuine head gasket

ColinBarber · February 24, 2018

1 hour ago, IS200_758 said:

any links for the genuine head gasket

no sorry, just via a Lexus dealer. Eurocarparts do a set for £121, when you apply the current FEB70 discount code, which includes the valve seals etc. but it isn't genuine it's Blueprint.

https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Lexus_IS_2.0_2000/p/car-parts/engine-parts1/engine-parts/car-gasket-seals/?36282080J&1&dc8eeeb86edf9cc2fac49131b91474256e1340ed&000174