[Flank]

Originally Posted by e rock

The P.O. of our LX had a complete engine rebuild done at the Lexus dealership at 138K for "excessive oil consumption" to the tune of nearly $4K. It doesn't seem to use any now at 170K.

I dunno. $4,000 would buy a LOT of oil... I guess I have better things to do with four grand, figure replacement oil between changes at maybe $50/ year...

[wildman326]

How much does an engine rebuild cost if you do it your self?

[SBFJ60FIG]

I guess the answer is as much as you want or as close to $1,000 as you can get.

Gaskets/seals: $250
Bearings: $125
Thrust washers: $10
Head Bolts: ???cannot recall but easy to $$ and a lot if it needs all of em!
Machine shop: $300, clean the block, check line bore, hone, polish crankshaft
Time: A lot, and a lot of carting stuff around
odds/ends: $175????

Originally Posted by wildman326

How much does an engine rebuild cost if you do it your self?

[badmuthatrucka]

My rig has 225K+ miles on it, and it uses very little oil now. I have replaced the HG, otherwise I have only done regular oil changes. I swear by using Royal Purple 10w40 and Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Took the 80 from using about 1-2 quarts between oil changes, to virtually none.

[wildman326]

Changed the oil to 0W30 Mobil 1. Going to check oil in 1000 miles to see where I'm at.

BTW Thanks for all the input here! I really appreciate it.

[vladi80]

I use Mobile 1 5w30 and I add about a qt when the light comes on evry 2000 miles or so.