Representative photoEngine repair for a 1997 Lexus LS
Engine repair for the 1997 Lexus LS: 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
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize 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 1997 Lexus LS for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1997 Lexus LS: every figure
| Displacement | 4.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 |
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 1997 Lexus LS
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (4), electrical system (3) and vehicle speed control (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V016000 | 1998-01-27 | electrical system:starter assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TERMINAL FOR THE STARTER MOTOR MAGNETIC SWITCH, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR IF ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE LIQUID, SUCH AS ROAD SPLASH WITH DEICING SALT, ENTERS THIS AREA. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the LS
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For engine work on the 1997 Lexus LS, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the LS. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The powertrain here is the 4.0L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
What we arrange
You approve the shop's quote before any work. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
A rental while you wait
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up.
Car care, briefly
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Make a request
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
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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