I downgraded "BIGTIME"
03-08-15, 02:24 PM
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03-09-15, 12:17 PM
#48
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A clunk? That's something to probably keep an eye on...could be a motor mount...could be some sort of front, or rear bushing. I doubt it has anything to do with your transmission fluid.
As for the Toyota WS fluid, there have been Blackstone lab reports on it. I want to say the mileage was around 100k and it had changed in viscosity....don't really know if that's a bad thing or not. The fluid is not a "lifetime" fluid, that much you can find out with a simple google search. In fact it is not even synthetic. Google WS fluid - there is enough stuff out there about it that will make you want to change the fluid. But I'll warn you - with the LS - it is very hard to properly add the correct amount - so make sure the person doing it knows what they are doing.
As for the Toyota WS fluid, there have been Blackstone lab reports on it. I want to say the mileage was around 100k and it had changed in viscosity....don't really know if that's a bad thing or not. The fluid is not a "lifetime" fluid, that much you can find out with a simple google search. In fact it is not even synthetic. Google WS fluid - there is enough stuff out there about it that will make you want to change the fluid. But I'll warn you - with the LS - it is very hard to properly add the correct amount - so make sure the person doing it knows what they are doing.
And yes, the fact that someone can claim that a lubricant is a lifetime lubricant in something as gear heavy and torque/power producing as a transmission is ridiculous.
The reason I thought perhaps the trans fluid needs to be changed, is because I only hear the thud (not clunk-bad choice of words) when the trans goes into gear, and it doesn't always happen. Its almost like the same noise you hear when a car is placed into gear when the engine has been cold/not ran for several hours... Like that thud/knock sound. Perhaps the brake isn't being depressed enough upon switching gears?? No clue..
My fault...im hijacking!
03-09-15, 08:44 PM
#49
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, "LMBO"!!!!
03-09-15, 09:11 PM
#50
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Thanks Double, I do recall reading about the potential for draining and refilling of the trans fluid incorrectly, especially with it needing to be at a certain temperature.
And yes, the fact that someone can claim that a lubricant is a lifetime lubricant in something as gear heavy and torque/power producing as a transmission is ridiculous.
The reason I thought perhaps the trans fluid needs to be changed, is because I only hear the thud (not clunk-bad choice of words) when the trans goes into gear, and it doesn't always happen. Its almost like the same noise you hear when a car is placed into gear when the engine has been cold/not ran for several hours... Like that thud/knock sound. Perhaps the brake isn't being depressed enough upon switching gears?? No clue..
My fault...im hijacking!
And yes, the fact that someone can claim that a lubricant is a lifetime lubricant in something as gear heavy and torque/power producing as a transmission is ridiculous.
The reason I thought perhaps the trans fluid needs to be changed, is because I only hear the thud (not clunk-bad choice of words) when the trans goes into gear, and it doesn't always happen. Its almost like the same noise you hear when a car is placed into gear when the engine has been cold/not ran for several hours... Like that thud/knock sound. Perhaps the brake isn't being depressed enough upon switching gears?? No clue..
My fault...im hijacking!
, Take any avenue of approach when it comes to keeping your expensive machine running.
03-11-15, 06:51 AM
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[QUOTE=Gbp;8943077]I guess I'm different. I tend to hold on to cars for at least 10 years. I generally average under 10K miles/year. The cars were bought new, but weren't luxury cars. They were reliable. So the big question for me is how long a used 2008 - 2010 LS460 with, say, 60K or even 80K miles will last at 10K miles/year without becoming a huge maintenance hog?
That's why this thread is relevant to me, and I appreciate Soldier76's detailed description of his situation.[/QUOTE
I have 335K on my 07 LS460L. I bought it a little over a year ago with 312k on it. I have been having to replace sensors and a tune-up, plugs valve cover gasket. this thing still runs smooth. the previous owner bought it certified at about 90K miles and used it as an executive limo for a little over 2 years, and put almost 100k a year on it. they replaced the rear air shocks and a starter from the papers I received with it. He did do regular oil changes with Mobile 1 and I like that. I am now starting to get the P420 code but suspect it to be the rear 02 sensors. Luckily my son is a mechanic with his own shop, so he and I have done all the work. I also replace the front end control arms last year when I got it. I love that it has as many miles as it does lets me know I can upgrade the wife's 98 GS400 soon that has 200k and she like the 460. I like to drive that once in a while it is a handling machine.
That's why this thread is relevant to me, and I appreciate Soldier76's detailed description of his situation.[/QUOTE
I have 335K on my 07 LS460L. I bought it a little over a year ago with 312k on it. I have been having to replace sensors and a tune-up, plugs valve cover gasket. this thing still runs smooth. the previous owner bought it certified at about 90K miles and used it as an executive limo for a little over 2 years, and put almost 100k a year on it. they replaced the rear air shocks and a starter from the papers I received with it. He did do regular oil changes with Mobile 1 and I like that. I am now starting to get the P420 code but suspect it to be the rear 02 sensors. Luckily my son is a mechanic with his own shop, so he and I have done all the work. I also replace the front end control arms last year when I got it. I love that it has as many miles as it does lets me know I can upgrade the wife's 98 GS400 soon that has 200k and she like the 460. I like to drive that once in a while it is a handling machine.
03-11-15, 10:08 AM
#52
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I guess I'm different. I tend to hold on to cars for at least 10 years. I generally average under 10K miles/year. The cars were bought new, but weren't luxury cars. They were reliable. So the big question for me is how long a used 2008 - 2010 LS460 with, say, 60K or even 80K miles will last at 10K miles/year without becoming a huge maintenance hog?
That's why this thread is relevant to me, and I appreciate Soldier76's detailed description of his situation.
That's why this thread is relevant to me, and I appreciate Soldier76's detailed description of his situation.
How has the interior held up after all those miles?
03-11-15, 11:41 AM
#53
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03-11-15, 11:36 PM
#54
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I'll probably get slammed for this but maybe it will help someone. I'm a 51-year-old woman so I'm not doing any work on the car myself (other than detailing it). I find the cost is affordable because I take it to the Toyota dealership to get the maintenance done. If I take it to Lexus, it costs at least twice as much. So it's not more expensive than keeping a Toyota. The tires are very expensive, but those get replaced about every 5 years. I bought a 2009 LS 460 and it's a dream in every way. I bought it as a lease end, so I paid half as much, and it was certified so there's bumper to bumper for three years. I still have another year left and I won't be buying additional warranty. Why? This is known as the No. 1 most reliable car there is. My sister and mother both have Lexus cars and have never had a single problem. So after the warranty, if it's bad luck and I need something fix, it'll be done at Toyota. So, my long story to say that if you do some things differently, you can afford this work of art...
I love it.
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