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 noticed "varnish" on the end of the old solenoid
he says that this "varnish" is probably in my whole engine and that I will probably have to replace the engine eventually
So here are my questions:
Will varnish really disable my engine?
Are there not products like Auto-RX that I can use to fix this problem?
Shouldnt my mechanic have noticed this varnish immediately and instead of ordering a 300 dollar part (w/labor, tax) tried some other fixes first? (in other words am i being taken advantage of?)
Plese give me any help that you can provide, or please point me to someone or place that would have knowledge of this subject...thank you
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 noticed "varnish" on the end of the old solenoid
he says that this "varnish" is probably in my whole engine and that I will probably have to replace the engine eventually
So here are my questions:
Will varnish really disable my engine?
Are there not products like Auto-RX that I can use to fix this problem?
Shouldnt my mechanic have noticed this varnish immediately and instead of ordering a 300 dollar part (w/labor, tax) tried some other fixes first? (in other words am i being taken advantage of?)
Plese give me any help that you can provide, or please point me to someone or place that would have knowledge of this subject...thank you