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Lexus ES300 1997–2001technical service bulletin

Bulletin 010102 · NHTSA communication 628655 · issued Jan 1, 2002

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
1997–2001
model years
10
vehicle entries

Official summary

Special policy adjustment for customers who have experienced specific mechanical engine problems attributable to the condition known as oil gelling or sludge. *tt

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.