196 K miles, baselined, timing belt changed 15 k miles ago, new DENSO coils at the same time. Never overheated at least during my 3 years of ownership.
I changed oil with Valvoline 5-30 and Toyota Filter from Walmart and after pouring in 7.2 qts and letting it run for 2-3 minutes I checed the oil level and all good. I then restarted it to check for oil leaks and I heard a deep knock. Probably bad news but I am hoping for a miracle.
I swapped the oil and filter (OEM) with new oil (Mobil1 ) after the first oil change and it did not change anything.
I had a huge trip planned next week. My first trip to the west and then this happened.
I wish it would have happened on a trail at least I would have a story to tell.
Ideas: Source a used motor and DIY the swap, sell the LX as is, part out but I don't have place or expertise to do that.
Engine running w/o serpentine belt in the clip.
I changed oil with Valvoline 5-30 and Toyota Filter from Walmart and after pouring in 7.2 qts and letting it run for 2-3 minutes I checed the oil level and all good. I then restarted it to check for oil leaks and I heard a deep knock. Probably bad news but I am hoping for a miracle.
I swapped the oil and filter (OEM) with new oil (Mobil1 ) after the first oil change and it did not change anything.
I had a huge trip planned next week. My first trip to the west and then this happened.
I wish it would have happened on a trail at least I would have a story to tell.
Ideas: Source a used motor and DIY the swap, sell the LX as is, part out but I don't have place or expertise to do that.
Engine running w/o serpentine belt in the clip.