Owning a millenia s has sure been an education. I've had it since 2008, and been through every problem A millenia could possibly have and fixed them myself, since no mechanic I knew had a clue about that engine. Even the dealership really didn't understand the problems, or understand the engine.
The final straw has been that the valve cover gaskets have disintegrated and oil is leaking all over the engine and onto the exhaust manifolds. The supercharger is on its last legs. I finally discovered the issue with the engine throttling down and lurching by replacing the four sensors / solenoids on the back of the engine near the firewall. That little setup was about $350, plus a whole day of mechanic work for me.
When I drive the car now, after about 10 minutes there is volumes of smoke coming from the hood. It already smokes from the tailpipe when it starts, or when I accelerate fast. I've got another car and this one is parked. Before I junk it, it would be awesome to find a millennia lover who wants it for parts. Let me know. I think I can get close to $500 for scrap, so that's probably all you would have to pay me.
Millie and I have gone a long way and I hate to see her go to the scrap yard. TIA
I'm in New Albany Indiana across the river from Louisville.