West Virginia makes Lexus engines and transmissions
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West Virginia makes Lexus engines and transmissions
Confirmed the transmission.. confirmed the engine too.
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What do they make in KY?
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The georgetown,ky plant builds Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara and the upcoming Venza model . I worked on that site for an IT project.
So all Canada produced RX350's will have engine/transmissions from WV.
The WV plant recently started the production of engine/transmissions and the same RX350 engine is also used in.
Toyota Avalon
Toyota RAV4 V6
Toyota Camry V6
Toyota Sienna
Lexus ES 350
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Venza
So all Canada produced RX350's will have engine/transmissions from WV.
The WV plant recently started the production of engine/transmissions and the same RX350 engine is also used in.
Toyota Avalon
Toyota RAV4 V6
Toyota Camry V6
Toyota Sienna
Lexus ES 350
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Venza
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The georgetown,ky plant builds Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara and the upcoming Venza model . I worked on that site for an IT project.
So all Canada produced RX350's will have engine/transmissions from WV.
The WV plant recently started the production of engine/transmissions and the same RX350 engine is also used in.
Toyota Avalon
Toyota RAV4 V6
Toyota Camry V6
Toyota Sienna
Lexus ES 350
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Venza
So all Canada produced RX350's will have engine/transmissions from WV.
The WV plant recently started the production of engine/transmissions and the same RX350 engine is also used in.
Toyota Avalon
Toyota RAV4 V6
Toyota Camry V6
Toyota Sienna
Lexus ES 350
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Venza
I have a question to the experts here: If toyota uses the same engine on so many vehicles why do they "recommend" 91 Octane on some models and 87 Octane on other models for the same V6 output between 268 BHP & 270 BHP
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First production on a new plant introduces potential start up issues....beware. When was 1st porduction date from the WV plant?
Have you checked the TSB's being issued for the new RX350 engines?
Oil leak, Tranny fluid leak.....scary...all of which are covered through 75,000 miles, but the repair required is horrendous....almost complete tear down.
Have you checked the TSB's being issued for the new RX350 engines?
Oil leak, Tranny fluid leak.....scary...all of which are covered through 75,000 miles, but the repair required is horrendous....almost complete tear down.
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I'm unaware of this. My car seems to be fine :knockonwood: . Do you have a link to these TSBs?
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I wanted to post this question on the other endless thread about Premium Gas... which was closed by the Moderator
I have a question to the experts here: If toyota uses the same engine on so many vehicles why do they "recommend" 91 Octane on some models and 87 Octane on other models for the same V6 output between 268 BHP & 270 BHP
I have a question to the experts here: If toyota uses the same engine on so many vehicles why do they "recommend" 91 Octane on some models and 87 Octane on other models for the same V6 output between 268 BHP & 270 BHP
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I wanted to post this question on the other endless thread about Premium Gas... which was closed by the Moderator
I have a question to the experts here: If toyota uses the same engine on so many vehicles why do they "recommend" 91 Octane on some models and 87 Octane on other models for the same V6 output between 268 BHP & 270 BHP
I have a question to the experts here: If toyota uses the same engine on so many vehicles why do they "recommend" 91 Octane on some models and 87 Octane on other models for the same V6 output between 268 BHP & 270 BHP
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Gas is like oil, you are never going to convince the nay sayer. On a car like the RX, it really doesnt make that much difference if you use 87, 91 or 93 octane, its not a 19 psi turbo engine. If you want to use Mobil one oil, thats fine too, but it really doesnt amke that much difference if you use dino oil.
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First production on a new plant introduces potential start up issues....beware. When was 1st porduction date from the WV plant?
Have you checked the TSB's being issued for the new RX350 engines?
Oil leak, Tranny fluid leak.....scary...all of which are covered through 75,000 miles, but the repair required is horrendous....almost complete tear down.
Have you checked the TSB's being issued for the new RX350 engines?
Oil leak, Tranny fluid leak.....scary...all of which are covered through 75,000 miles, but the repair required is horrendous....almost complete tear down.
The current RX350 engine has been in production in WV since the intro of the most recently designed Camry. Basically it's the same engine and I've had no problems with my Camry V-6 which is nearing one year old with 14k miles. I feel more secure with a newly developed/produced Toyota engine than any other car company. Are you suggesting folks ought to consider not buying a New Lexus just because they've switched to a new engine and transmission made in the U.S.? Hmmmmm, you've made me feel like I've made a mistake Just Kidding!!
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I wanted to post this question on the other endless thread about Premium Gas... which was closed by the Moderator
I have a question to the experts here: If toyota uses the same engine on so many vehicles why do they "recommend" 91 Octane on some models and 87 Octane on other models for the same V6 output between 268 BHP & 270 BHP
I have a question to the experts here: If toyota uses the same engine on so many vehicles why do they "recommend" 91 Octane on some models and 87 Octane on other models for the same V6 output between 268 BHP & 270 BHP