Notices
Car Chat General discussion about Lexus, other auto manufacturers and automotive news.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Innova

General EV Conversation

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Today | 11:09 AM
  #9211  
SW17LS's Avatar
SW17LS
Lexus Fanatic
Active Streak: 60 Days
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 68,486
Likes: 3,997
From: Maryland
Default

I have considered doing more work on my own cars but buying and storing ramps and all is a PITA. The Pacifica can be done from the top with a pump but the S580 has to be done from underneath.
Reply
Old Today | 03:25 PM
  #9212  
bitkahuna's Avatar
bitkahuna
CL Community Team
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 80,689
Likes: 3,935
Default

i did the oil on several cars but on the lc500 it was just too low to mess with.

not as bad if you have a lift…

Reply
Old Today | 03:25 PM
  #9213  
SW17LS's Avatar
SW17LS
Lexus Fanatic
Active Streak: 60 Days
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 68,486
Likes: 3,997
From: Maryland
Default

Yeah if you have a lift its easy
Reply
Old Today | 03:31 PM
  #9214  
Stroock639's Avatar
Stroock639
Lexus Test Driver
10 Year Member
Community Builder
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 6,225
Likes: 465
From: Long Island
Default

i really want one of these but 2 grand is steep and i already have the ramps

https://www.quickjack.com/product/60...lift-quickjack
Reply
Old Today | 05:55 PM
  #9215  
bitkahuna's Avatar
bitkahuna
CL Community Team
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 80,689
Likes: 3,935
Default

ok, maybe we can skip further oil change discussion as it absolutely has nothing to do with ev's.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jim2jz
IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005)
483
Apr 13, 2026 03:32 PM
Tommy2JZ
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
5
Apr 25, 2012 11:18 PM
mikez
Car Chat
25
Oct 3, 2008 12:52 PM
llamaboiz
Hawaii and Guam
43
Nov 27, 2007 10:48 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:37 PM.

story-0
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Slideshow: How to Get the Best Fuel Economy with a Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-05 20:54:44


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Slideshow: 10 best Lexus models no one remembers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 17:33:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Slideshow: diving into 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium's pricing, performance, fuel economy, features, and amenities!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-23 13:09:18


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Slideshow: the 10 Lexus and Toyota vehicles you need to drive before you die.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-23 10:34:24


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Slideshow: Top 10 Lexus/Toyota models with the lowest 5-year depreciation rate.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 12:19:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

The LC hasn't even disappeared from the Lexus lineup yet, and we're already seeing signs of an explosive market.

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-06 09:25:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

Slideshow: comparing the pricings, specs, power, fuel economy, fun-factor, and features of the GX 550 Luxury+ and TX 550h+ Luxury.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-19 13:44:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

Slideshow: 9 best Lexus models you can buy for half price and 1 you should avoid

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-19 12:01:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

Here's everything you need to know about the latest NX.

By Brett Foote | 2026-03-19 11:56:59


VIEW MORE