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Old 03-19-13, 04:26 PM
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Hi everyone,

I have a really dumb question to ask. As the title of the thread, I don't know where to find the information about drive type (AWD or RWD) of my GS350 2007.
Please help

Thank you,
Old 03-19-13, 04:39 PM
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Does the car have an AWD badge on the back?
Do you have Ford F150 wheel gap in the front?
Did you buy the car sight unseen?
Old 03-19-13, 04:44 PM
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If the usual badges are missing. Check for the bulge to the right of the gas pedal. It's the center diff.
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Originally Posted by neurocity
Does the car have an AWD badge on the back?
Do you have Ford F150 wheel gap in the front?
Did you buy the car sight unseen?
Originally Posted by ntran18
If the usual badges are missing. Check for the bulge to the right of the gas pedal. It's the center diff.
Thanks bros, I'll follow your advice
Old 03-19-13, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by neurocity
Does the car have an AWD badge on the back?
Do you have Ford F150 wheel gap in the front?
Did you buy the car sight unseen?
The car's almost a gift from my uncle. He sold it to me for very low price, so actually I never check any information. This is my first car, and as you can see how amateur I am
Old 03-19-13, 07:38 PM
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That's a pretty nice gift. First car and all. A far cry from my $300 Pontiac Ventura. Lucky you.
Old 03-19-13, 08:41 PM
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Lol he's lucky. Bulge by gas pedal.
Old 03-20-13, 04:05 AM
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Email these guys with your VIN. They will give you all the info on your car.

Customer_Satisfaction_Inquiries@lexus.com
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I wish I got a GS as a gift...
Old 03-20-13, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ntran18
If the usual badges are missing. Check for the bulge to the right of the gas pedal. It's the center diff.
yup, thats the easiest way to tell

also another easy way if you can see behind your wheel is that the bottom of the front shocks will have a C bracket that goes around the axle. Only the AWD have this (number 12 in the pic)

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Many thanks to you guys. Here's what I get:
- No AWD badge on the back.
- I don't actually know what the bulge look like, but it seems nothing like that on the right of gas pedal.
- I'll email to the address benztolex gave me.
And, I know how lucky I am. Thanks again, good day guys
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I've contacted Lexus via Chat on their website. After 10 mins, I got the answer, RWD
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change that rear end gear oil too
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Originally Posted by burny
change that rear end gear oil too
Could you give me a link to any tutorials about this. Thank you
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