Representative photoEngine repair for a 2003 Lexus IS
Engine repair for the 2003 Lexus IS: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Lexus IS for engine repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2003 Lexus IS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Lexus IS
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (13), air bags (6) and unknown or other (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 2003 Lexus IS
Your 2003 Lexus IS needs engine work? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
About your IS
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.0L 6-cylinder. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Power comes from the 3.0L 6-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed automatic.
How we help
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
A car while yours is in the shop
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Good habits for your car
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
When you know your dates
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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