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Originally Posted By: Gary Allan I guess if you knew the Toyota secret squirrel handshake (their scanner) it would be easier. I saw this and printed it out and took it in to show them, but got distracted when the first thing they told me was that I would need a new engine I dont really know...

Thanks for all the replies I just found this through a search on google: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/toyota_sludge_settlement.html apparently there was a settlement over sludge in 1997-2002 lexus/toyotas equipped with 3.0-liter V-6 engines whats puzzling is that the IS300...

its got 116,000 and ive had it for 9,000 miles and 11 months, changed the oil regularly for the short time ive had it as far as driving goes most of it is city, probably 70/30 and i dont drive crazy, though not slow, somewhere in between

Im gonna post the short version, if further details are needed I can provide them: took my 02 Lexus IS 300 in to fix CEL code p1349 and they said they needed to replace the VVT solenoid after a week of picking up my car and bringing it right back when the same code tripped the mechanic FINALLY...