What did you do to your GX TODAY?
01-24-14, 06:48 PM
#211
THANKS RC!
As always your are very helpful, I know you are not going to do the transmission oil change DIY and I am surprised, since you are doing lot more complicated stuff, but I am going to read through it and tackle the job. I think with proper measurements watching temp it can be done. Another thing I am going to do is keep old and new fluid over night next to each other, so it can be at room temp, so I will know how much to add as a an additional step.
I will also try to completely flush steering fluid. Will research it out, since I have never done it.
Its not about saving few hundred $, its more of a satisfaction. I never have done differential lube before, flush brakes, differential fluids, crankcase fluids with your help and reading MANN posts I was able to do it and it came out well.
By the way, I have been reading all of these posts about the strut and springs, I am getting nervous, I dont have any problem at the moment but I know it is coming.
As always your are very helpful, I know you are not going to do the transmission oil change DIY and I am surprised, since you are doing lot more complicated stuff, but I am going to read through it and tackle the job. I think with proper measurements watching temp it can be done. Another thing I am going to do is keep old and new fluid over night next to each other, so it can be at room temp, so I will know how much to add as a an additional step.
I will also try to completely flush steering fluid. Will research it out, since I have never done it.
Its not about saving few hundred $, its more of a satisfaction. I never have done differential lube before, flush brakes, differential fluids, crankcase fluids with your help and reading MANN posts I was able to do it and it came out well.
By the way, I have been reading all of these posts about the strut and springs, I am getting nervous, I dont have any problem at the moment but I know it is coming.
01-24-14, 07:49 PM
#212
Lexus Champion
THANKS RC!
As always your are very helpful, I know you are not going to do the transmission oil change DIY and I am surprised, since you are doing lot more complicated stuff, but I am going to read through it and tackle the job. I think with proper measurements watching temp it can be done. Another thing I am going to do is keep old and new fluid over night next to each other, so it can be at room temp, so I will know how much to add as a an additional step.
Its not about saving few hundred $, its more of a satisfaction. I never have done differential lube before, flush brakes, differential fluids, crankcase fluids with your help and reading MANN posts I was able to do it and it came out well.
As always your are very helpful, I know you are not going to do the transmission oil change DIY and I am surprised, since you are doing lot more complicated stuff, but I am going to read through it and tackle the job. I think with proper measurements watching temp it can be done. Another thing I am going to do is keep old and new fluid over night next to each other, so it can be at room temp, so I will know how much to add as a an additional step.
Its not about saving few hundred $, its more of a satisfaction. I never have done differential lube before, flush brakes, differential fluids, crankcase fluids with your help and reading MANN posts I was able to do it and it came out well.
I've already partially bitten that bullet w/ replacing the shocks. My ride height system is still working fine *knock on wood*, but it's the nature of the beast. These systems make for a smooth ride but since it has so many working parts it gets very expensive trying to fix it if and when something goes wrong.
01-26-14, 04:32 PM
#214
Just had my local Toyota dealer do my 90K service yesterday. Also did the water pump, front & rear differential and transfer case. Even had them replace the rear wiper. Peace of mind.
01-29-14, 11:40 AM
#215
Pit Crew
Had Wilson's do the 192,000 km (120,000 mile) service on the GX which is pretty extensive.
They're a local independent Toyota/Honda shop we and our friends have trusted for the past several years and they don't mind if I supply my own fluids and parts. Since this is the first service on the GX since I bought it used in December last year, I thought I'd take it in for a good going-over:
New iridium NGK plugs - bought on sale at local Canadian Tire store
Engine air filter
Cabin air filter
Amsoil synthetic 5W30 and Ea engine oil filter - all Amsoil I buy direct on my commercial acct.
Amsoil synthetic SS ATF in tranny
Amsoil synthetic 75W90 severe gear oil in diffs and xfr case
Toyota red super long-life coolant flush and refill
Toyota Dot 3 brake fluid flush and refill
P/S fluid change with Amsoil synthetic SS ATF
Lube drive shaft joints
Lube locks and hinges
Rotate tires
Re-clamp front c/v boot on drive-shaft due to small leak
Clean and lube caliper pins and brake service (minor)
Inspection and road test.
Should be in good shape to pass the 200,000 km mark in the spring. Truck is still young and rock solid! (knockin' on bird's eye maple)
Next time, I'll tackle some of the maintenance items myself just to save some $$ and have a few extra beers
They're a local independent Toyota/Honda shop we and our friends have trusted for the past several years and they don't mind if I supply my own fluids and parts. Since this is the first service on the GX since I bought it used in December last year, I thought I'd take it in for a good going-over:
New iridium NGK plugs - bought on sale at local Canadian Tire store
Engine air filter
Cabin air filter
Amsoil synthetic 5W30 and Ea engine oil filter - all Amsoil I buy direct on my commercial acct.
Amsoil synthetic SS ATF in tranny
Amsoil synthetic 75W90 severe gear oil in diffs and xfr case
Toyota red super long-life coolant flush and refill
Toyota Dot 3 brake fluid flush and refill
P/S fluid change with Amsoil synthetic SS ATF
Lube drive shaft joints
Lube locks and hinges
Rotate tires
Re-clamp front c/v boot on drive-shaft due to small leak
Clean and lube caliper pins and brake service (minor)
Inspection and road test.
Should be in good shape to pass the 200,000 km mark in the spring. Truck is still young and rock solid! (knockin' on bird's eye maple)
Next time, I'll tackle some of the maintenance items myself just to save some $$ and have a few extra beers
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03-06-14, 01:39 PM
#219
Pole Position
Looks Good. First GX I've seen with these wheels installed.
I thought these had 106mm hub holes. Obviously not - unless you had a REALLY hard time getting them on. LOL!
How about a pic of the front bull bar/lights?
I thought these had 106mm hub holes. Obviously not - unless you had a REALLY hard time getting them on. LOL!
How about a pic of the front bull bar/lights?
03-06-14, 02:25 PM
#220
Driver School Candidate
Thanks for compliments. I got 5 wheels (rim + tire) from the bay for 1200 shipped. I'll try to get a pic of the bull bar later. It's just for "the look" only, nothing serious here 
03-06-14, 03:48 PM
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03-06-14, 05:59 PM
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03-06-14, 06:09 PM
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anyone know where I can buy a illuminated scuff plate for our GX470? I googled around for months only one I found was a shady site maybe even out of the country and its a NO
03-06-14, 06:27 PM
#225
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If you want the wood grain look the only way to do that is have your panels hydro-dipped. See post #31 in the link below:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ck-wood-3.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...-destruct.html
