New Is220D Owner

[blackcts]

Hi all,

I've just picked myself up an 08 IS220d with 59k on the clock (lexus approved used car) I'm generally pleased with the car, good looking, lovely solid build and a nice place to spend time. My only real gripes are the not great fuel economy for a diesel, but considering its easier fueled than a 1.6 focus isn't bad for what it is and that gearing. I honestly think Toyotas engineering were too busy playing Mario kart and eating sushi when they should have been thinking out the gear ratios!! I nearly bought an Auris SR from a small dealer but walked away when the car was low on coolant and was only serviced a few months ago! I'm well aware of the problems with these engines and didnt worry too much about checking the car over as its an approved used lexus. I checked my oil and coolant about 2 weeks after picking it up and the oil was way over the full mark, the coolant was slightly over max (car was warm) but I noticed spots of dried coolant that looked like they had been there a while that seemed to be coming from the overflow pipe.

I left the car into lexus, they updated the software, drained the oil and said they checked the car and it was fine, the coolant from the overflow must have been due to overfilling. The car seems to have lost a slight bit of coolant, which I'm keeping an eye on and the oil is fine. I also noticed when driving to work a few weeks ago when the car was fairly cold, a bit of white smoke from the exhaust..but that could have been due to overfilling the oil..what do you all reckon? Should I bring it back again?

Cheers!!!!

[normski2]

Keep a close eye on everything, exactly as you would with any second hand purchase.

If you have read much about the 220 you will be alert to any 'events'.

Best of luck and hope you enjoy it.

My son has my old 07 220d and its going great. Mpg is still damned good too.

[Shepherd]

as far as I know white smoke is normal DPF filter clean process. it takes longer and is much noticeable in winter. or if for some reason your car thinks your dpf is blocked when it is actually not blocked. This can be caused due to faulty/or blocked differential pressure sensor that connects to the dpf.

my car used to white smoke a lot in winter. things have improved after using AR6200 additive in fuel and warmer weather. toyota club is full of information about white smoking diesels.