08 RX350 - Service Manuals?
05-20-11, 07:15 AM
#2
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Yes, I have service manuals for all 3 of our vehicles, two of which are Lexus. My feeling is that you don’t have to be a mechanic to benefit considerably from the information. By knowing how the vehicle is constructed, the component names and of course the procedures to diagnose and repair various systems you’re in a better position to work with your service provider. And if you decide to do the work yourself you have the instructions to help you do the job the way the manufacturer specifies.
Generally automotive service manual content is addressed to service technicians who are proficient with the tools of the trade. And as you might expect you will probably need to come up to speed on some manufacturer-specific acronyms and jargon before you will get the most from them. Fortunately Toyota service manuals are organized similarly so that if you become familiar with one the learning curve is easier for the next.
A way to determine if manuals would be a good investment for you is to go to the Toyota technical information site: http://www.techinfo.toyota.com and buy 2-day standard access to service publications for $15.
Generally automotive service manual content is addressed to service technicians who are proficient with the tools of the trade. And as you might expect you will probably need to come up to speed on some manufacturer-specific acronyms and jargon before you will get the most from them. Fortunately Toyota service manuals are organized similarly so that if you become familiar with one the learning curve is easier for the next.
A way to determine if manuals would be a good investment for you is to go to the Toyota technical information site: http://www.techinfo.toyota.com and buy 2-day standard access to service publications for $15.
05-20-11, 08:03 AM
#3
Is it practical to download and save all the manuals that way or are we talking about hundreds or even thousands of different files?
With so many RX's on the road I'm surprised that none of the aftermarket people have a manual out. Is it really that small of a market niche?
With so many RX's on the road I'm surprised that none of the aftermarket people have a manual out. Is it really that small of a market niche?
05-20-11, 09:11 AM
#4
I use the manual on several occasions and find them to be a great asset.
You can also find them online for free here - https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...nual-search.do
You can also find them online for free here - https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...nual-search.do
05-20-11, 09:33 AM
#6
You can buy it from eBay for very little money. I am not sure whether this is legitmate or not. There is 3rd party repair manual for 330 which is very similiar for 350. I am sure that it will come out some time later.
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