Lalo Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Hiya, Am wondering if I can leave it til the car is serviced late next month? I'm only using the car once a week at most these days. Opinions? Anyone can guesstimate what percentage of the recalled cars will have the loose fuel pressure sensor? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexus Nerd Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 As a guide to the probability of having the problem: Although 4844 IS250s are being recalled in Australia alone, only one vehicle was identified in Australia with the problem prior to the recall. As a guide to the consequence: If you do have the problem then, at worst, you will have lower fuel economy. A spokesperson for Toyota was quoted as saying that there no risk of the fuel igniting. '"It’s not near any source of ignition," she said. "You need quite a bit of fuel and you need an ignition source (for the fuel to light)."' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFist Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Yeah I got the letter today also - On the letters it says it's takes about 3 hrs to complete. Luckily I've already booked my servicing before I got the letter - Might ring them again to fit this recall rectification in also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lalo Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks for the info LN. Will ring them up and see what they say too. As a guide to the probability of having the problem: Although 4844 IS250s are being recalled in Australia alone, only one vehicle was identified in Australia with the problem prior to the recall. As a guide to the consequence: If you do have the problem then, at worst, you will have lower fuel economy. A spokesperson for Toyota was quoted as saying that there no risk of the fuel igniting. '"It's not near any source of ignition," she said. "You need quite a bit of fuel and you need an ignition source (for the fuel to light)."' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defnk Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 As a guide to the consequence: If you do have the problem then, at worst, you will have lower fuel economy. A spokesperson for Toyota was quoted as saying that there no risk of the fuel igniting. '"It's not near any source of ignition," she said. "You need quite a bit of fuel and you need an ignition source (for the fuel to light)."' My Fuel economy is running at 12.8l/100KM..... I'm the second owner as of recently, so never received the recall notice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 As a guide to the consequence: If you do have the problem then, at worst, you will have lower fuel economy. A spokesperson for Toyota was quoted as saying that there no risk of the fuel igniting. '"It's not near any source of ignition," she said. "You need quite a bit of fuel and you need an ignition source (for the fuel to light)."' My Fuel economy is running at 12.8l/100KM..... I'm the second owner as of recently, so never received the recall notice.. thats pretty damn high. for a 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatjoez Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Can someone post the details of the recall Does the car still have to be in warranty? I'm the second owner so do I simply call lexus & book it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 depends on your year model of your car it doesnt matter if your car is 2nd hand or not it's usually 100K kms or 4 years which ever is first though if it's a recall regardless of still being under warranty they will fix it if your car is affected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANSLEX Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 As a guide to the consequence: If you do have the problem then, at worst, you will have lower fuel economy. A spokesperson for Toyota was quoted as saying that there no risk of the fuel igniting. '"It's not near any source of ignition," she said. "You need quite a bit of fuel and you need an ignition source (for the fuel to light)."' My Fuel economy is running at 12.8l/100KM..... I'm the second owner as of recently, so never received the recall notice.. thats pretty damn high. for a 250 Indeed! Unless they live in an area wth steep hills, and often plant their foot down for the heck of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defnk Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 >>Unless they live in an area wth steep hills, and often plant their foot down for the heck of it. Umm yep correct on both counts... yeah it does seem high.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 hm..i live in the hills area and i get around 13.1 and thats with a ISF in my 250 i used to get around 9.8-10.1 you should get yours checked out man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natroth Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I get 9-10L per 100 and down to 6.5 on long freeway trips. Hilly country and a heavy foot might account for the difference :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defnk Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 hm..i live in the hills area and i get around 13.1 and thats with a ISF in my 250 i used to get around 9.8-10.1 you should get yours checked out man Yep I think I will... I only bought the car last week.. whats the deal with taking it to a lexus dealership? I think its still under warranty... Will be interesting to canvass those coming to the meet on saturday and see what they all get... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 hm.. well genearl rule since the first day of origianl purchase by the first owner u get 48 months or 100K kms if its stil with in that period ur still in your warranty period yeah coming to the meet is a good thing come and check out others rides and share your knowledge there alot of benefits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircon Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I've got a car that's 15 years old which just had a recall. Obviously that's MILES out of warranty. It was a fuel block. I'm guessing that was considered a safety issue...that might have made a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazk Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Just got my car back from Lexus of Perth after it went through this recall - was running around 9.7 before so will be interesting to see if there's any difference after. I did notice how shiny the car was on return though - it's the small touches but the complimentary choccies and a clean car inside and out really does make a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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