I’m curious. How well do we (LC owners) expect the 4 cyl turbo hybrid engine to last? Part of me says that the vehicle’s weight is going to reduce the lifespan. BUT, I admit I’ve never owned a turbo, hybrid, or a combination of both. I’d love to hear from experienced Toyota owners. Cheers.
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Toyota has had these engines in a number of cars over the last several years and so far there seems to be few complaints about them. I think a lot of this will boil down to how well you maintain the vehicle.
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For sure. With a turbo engine, I personally would not exceed 5K/6 months oil changes. Actually, 5K with any engine for me...
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What are your thoughts about the weight of the vehicle versus the engine size? Just curious. I’m not car savvy.
I think it'll be a non-issue. The numbers are there to move the amount of weight easily. The fact that a 2.4 l 4 banger can dish out those #s is impressive. If the v8 was still an option I'd pick the hybrid powerplant 7 days of the week.
Turbo torque is just a nicer driving car to me.....easy power.
I've had 4 modern turbo cars (German at that) and all have been reliable and had better power delivery over the naturally aspirated cars I've owned. If they can do it right, I have all the faith in Toyota.
Turbo torque is just a nicer driving car to me.....easy power.
I've had 4 modern turbo cars (German at that) and all have been reliable and had better power delivery over the naturally aspirated cars I've owned. If they can do it right, I have all the faith in Toyota.
Agree with others here. Keep up with the required maintenance, and you will be fine. More frequent oil changes are cheap insurance.
I’m not too sure that the stock weight will play too much of a factor. Now if you add a ton of weight to it that may be a different story.
As others have said change the oil regularly and you should be fine.
I’m changing my oil every 4,000-5,000 miles. I just did one at 2,500 before o went on a 2,500 mile road trip though.
I think any engine can last a long time if you do regular oil changes and you are willing to keep fixing the thing that is wrong with the car.
You think the older gen V8 LCs are bullet proof and will last a million miles? You might be right but it doesn't mean during those million miles all the upkeep you need are just fluid changes and tire/brakes.
Pay attend to what he saids about the engine oil leaks on the 80 series LC:
You think the older gen V8 LCs are bullet proof and will last a million miles? You might be right but it doesn't mean during those million miles all the upkeep you need are just fluid changes and tire/brakes.
Pay attend to what he saids about the engine oil leaks on the 80 series LC:
I had the same question, so I've started this thread Highest mileage J250 
Just to have some idea for how long it will be reasonable to keep this pony. So far with my current miles burn rate I should be good for the next 2-3 years 
Just to have some idea for how long it will be reasonable to keep this pony. So far with my current miles burn rate I should be good for the next 2-3 years - Mar 16, 2025
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Most people don’t keep any car beyond 5 years, so an original owner won’t come close to finding out the engine’s longevity. As others have mentioned, it all comes down to how well the vehicle is maintained. That’s why I never buy used vehicles; I just don’t trust previous owners.
Toyotas are known for their long lives. If properly maintained, I have no doubt it will last well past 300k.
Toyotas are known for their long lives. If properly maintained, I have no doubt it will last well past 300k.
The battery bank is the single point of failure or lessoned capability way before i would worry about the engine.
It will be interesting to see how the pro rata warranties start working as some give out earlier than the 10 year basic warranty.
It will be interesting to see how the pro rata warranties start working as some give out earlier than the 10 year basic warranty.
Toyota’s nimh battery tech is rock solid, the main thing that kills them is heat and non use/sitting, high mileage is healthier for the battery than letting it sit for long periods.
Keep the battery cooling vents clear and make sure you drive the car regularly and the battery should last 15 or more years.
Also it’s a good practice to turn on the AC in a Toyota hybrid if you feel hot vs opening the windows since the batteries rely on cabin air to cool down.
Keep the battery cooling vents clear and make sure you drive the car regularly and the battery should last 15 or more years.
Also it’s a good practice to turn on the AC in a Toyota hybrid if you feel hot vs opening the windows since the batteries rely on cabin air to cool down.
If this vehicle was built by any other manufacturer I’d be concerned about the longevity. If I had to be concerned about something it would be the hybrid battery. I’d expect it would degrade over time.
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To be honest the batteries are not a concern for me. Just as in the last ten years, the battery tech has come a long way and OEM battery rebuild kits are a lot cheaper than they were 10 years ago. After-market Prius rebuild kits use a completely different type cell than OEM and they too are way cheaper than current OEM rebuild kits. so....... in my way of thinking, in ten years there is a high probability battery tech will surpass the current tech.
Battery will outlast the engine. That is why engine has 5 year warranty while battery has 10 year.
When I owned a 2014 Sportwagen TDI 6 spd rower, the head mechanic at a local german repair shop told me to try and drive conservatively for the first and last 10 min of my trip to allow for the oil temps to stabilize. Seems to make sense so I've been applying the same driving method to my LC.
