Hi, first post having just joined the LOC (technically not actually an owner yet!) because I am actively looking for a IS 250, I have been an active forum member (user Paul05149) on the TalkFord web forum for a number of years in relation to the Mondeo MKIII and it gives my great pleasure in helping owners diagnose and sort problems on their vehicles so I do have a insight into what actually happens under the bonnet but I draw the line at DERV's as there is a lot of silly pressures and its hocous pocous sometimes for an home mechanic to diagnose let alone fix!
so now I am about to retire from work I want to treat my self to a nice motor and step up to a Lexus and after doing some homework around this site it reinforces my thoughts into staying clear of the heavy oil versions! So on the hunt for a as good as I can get for my budget IS250 SE-L (mm)
but back to the quote I have dragged down, please can you explain this as I understand the bit about not revving too high ( if oil level is too high then when the crank rotates it may dip into the surface of the oil level -now above normal-and at high speed could whip the oil up into a foamy state and cause havoc with ring blow by and also blowing any crank seals) but what I don't understand is the 'excess oil should be burnt off' how? I would be upset if my Lexus burns of oil to any appreciable level! And if it does won't it continue to burn off and not actually stop at the level you want.
paul m.