quick CT Maintenance questions
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quick CT Maintenance questions
hey all, new ct owner just picked it up Saturday for the wife.
looking to do maintenance on it had few questions about what to get for these items:
- what oil and filter (brand and weight)
- spark plugs
- intake filter
- cabin filter
- trans fluid
- diff fluid
- what tire psi to run
thanks all in advance for any help you can provide
looking to do maintenance on it had few questions about what to get for these items:
- what oil and filter (brand and weight)
- spark plugs
- intake filter
- cabin filter
- trans fluid
- diff fluid
- what tire psi to run
thanks all in advance for any help you can provide
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hey all, new ct owner just picked it up Saturday for the wife.
looking to do maintenance on it had few questions about what to get for these items:
- what oil and filter (brand and weight)
- spark plugs
- intake filter
- cabin filter
- trans fluid
- diff fluid
- what tire psi to run
thanks all in advance for any help you can provide
looking to do maintenance on it had few questions about what to get for these items:
- what oil and filter (brand and weight)
- spark plugs
- intake filter
- cabin filter
- trans fluid
- diff fluid
- what tire psi to run
thanks all in advance for any help you can provide
Spark Plugs: DO NOT USE ANYTHING BUT DENSO!! Trust me on this. Bosch, NGK, etc will give you grief. This has been tested and reviewed several times on numerous Lexus forums. For whatever reason, anything but a Denso plug has triggered SES lights, rough idles, etc, In one case, a member had to make some expensive repairs.
Intake Filter: I use a quality filter for the engine filter. I've used NAPA Gold.
Cabin Filter: I buy mine on Ebay. I pay about 5 bucks with free delivery and they're charcoal. This is where I skimp on price. It's just a cabin filter after all and doesn't effect engine function. That said, the filter looks to be very good quality.
Trans fluid: This needs to be done by Toyota as the system needs to be hooked up to Techstream for temperature monitoring while topping-up etc. My dealer charges me 149 bucks.
AS for PSI....always go by what's on your door jamb. Unless you're running non stock wheel sizes and tires, that's the proper pressure and will give you the best balance between ride quality, fuel economy and tire longevity.
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I had a CT200h for 2 years and changed the transmission fluid. It is easy and actually the same procedure on my replacement HS250h.
I agree with everything except the transmission part. This transmission is a simple drain and fill. No need for Techstream. It is not your typical automatic transmission and is a very simple device. You drain out between 3 and 4 quarts, then fill it back up until fluid comes out the fill hole. Just like a manual transmission or differential. Only use Toyota WS ATF.
I am sure this has been discussed before, but this may help
http://www.greenhybrid.com/forums/f4...nge-tch-16715/
I agree with everything except the transmission part. This transmission is a simple drain and fill. No need for Techstream. It is not your typical automatic transmission and is a very simple device. You drain out between 3 and 4 quarts, then fill it back up until fluid comes out the fill hole. Just like a manual transmission or differential. Only use Toyota WS ATF.
I am sure this has been discussed before, but this may help
Last edited by Clutchless; Jul 1, 2016 at 11:25 AM.
hey all, new ct owner just picked it up Saturday for the wife.
looking to do maintenance on it had few questions about what to get for these items:
- what oil and filter (brand and weight)
- spark plugs
- intake filter
- cabin filter
- trans fluid
- diff fluid
- what tire psi to run
thanks all in advance for any help you can provide
looking to do maintenance on it had few questions about what to get for these items:
- what oil and filter (brand and weight)
- spark plugs
- intake filter
- cabin filter
- trans fluid
- diff fluid
- what tire psi to run
thanks all in advance for any help you can provide
Spark plugs, OEM Denso or NGK... I have to ask - why? Does the car already have 192k on it? That's what the manual calls for... I know it's extreme, I will be changing it ~120k, like most REGULAR Lexus'
Intake/Cabin - whatever is cheaper on rockauto... I usually end up spending a whole 30$ with shipping for two of each. I get the cheapest since I change them a lot more frequently than the car calls for. Pronto is the cheap brand.
Trans/diff - same thing in this case, as it is CVT - I would run OEM or a TRIED & tested Aftermarket equivalent. Allegedly, unlike traditional transmissions, a 'drain & fill' on this car changes almost 100% of the fluid, where standard is around 60% at best...
Tires - look at door jamb
Oil & Filter: Toyota 0W20 and Toyota filter. You can use any 0W20, but TGMO is top-tier and I can get mine at my Toyota dealer for about 6 bucks per qt in bulk. You can use a quality filter by Wix or Mahn. They are quality filters
Spark Plugs: DO NOT USE ANYTHING BUT DENSO!! Trust me on this. Bosch, NGK, etc will give you grief. This has been tested and reviewed several times on numerous Lexus forums. For whatever reason, anything but a Denso plug has triggered SES lights, rough idles, etc, In one case, a member had to make some expensive repairs.
Intake Filter: I use a quality filter for the engine filter. I've used NAPA Gold.
Cabin Filter: I buy mine on Ebay. I pay about 5 bucks with free delivery and they're charcoal. This is where I skimp on price. It's just a cabin filter after all and doesn't effect engine function. That said, the filter looks to be very good quality.
Trans fluid: This needs to be done by Toyota as the system needs to be hooked up to Techstream for temperature monitoring while topping-up etc. My dealer charges me 149 bucks.
AS for PSI....always go by what's on your door jamb. Unless you're running non stock wheel sizes and tires, that's the proper pressure and will give you the best balance between ride quality, fuel economy and tire longevity.
Spark Plugs: DO NOT USE ANYTHING BUT DENSO!! Trust me on this. Bosch, NGK, etc will give you grief. This has been tested and reviewed several times on numerous Lexus forums. For whatever reason, anything but a Denso plug has triggered SES lights, rough idles, etc, In one case, a member had to make some expensive repairs.
Intake Filter: I use a quality filter for the engine filter. I've used NAPA Gold.
Cabin Filter: I buy mine on Ebay. I pay about 5 bucks with free delivery and they're charcoal. This is where I skimp on price. It's just a cabin filter after all and doesn't effect engine function. That said, the filter looks to be very good quality.
Trans fluid: This needs to be done by Toyota as the system needs to be hooked up to Techstream for temperature monitoring while topping-up etc. My dealer charges me 149 bucks.
AS for PSI....always go by what's on your door jamb. Unless you're running non stock wheel sizes and tires, that's the proper pressure and will give you the best balance between ride quality, fuel economy and tire longevity.
I had a CT200h for 2 years and changed the transmission fluid. It is easy and actually the same procedure on my replacement HS250h.
I agree with everything except the transmission part. This transmission is a simple drain and fill. No need for Techstream. It is not your typical automatic transmission and is a very simple device. You drain out between 3 and 4 quarts, then fill it back up until fluid comes out the fill hole. Just like a manual transmission or differential. Only use Toyota WS ATF.
I am sure this has been discussed before, but this may help
I agree with everything except the transmission part. This transmission is a simple drain and fill. No need for Techstream. It is not your typical automatic transmission and is a very simple device. You drain out between 3 and 4 quarts, then fill it back up until fluid comes out the fill hole. Just like a manual transmission or differential. Only use Toyota WS ATF.
I am sure this has been discussed before, but this may help
Last edited by 01LEXPL; Jul 9, 2016 at 11:43 AM.
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Did you not get a manual?
Is this new? if not ..... miles?
I often get my parts from an online dealer -- Toyota maintenance parts are high quality and not expensive. Sometimes when I'm ordering from a place like AutohausAZ -- I will toss in a couple filters to hit the $75 free ship amount.
The OE spark plugs and oil are no more money, and the filters are only a couple dollars more. If the car is new or still has the OE wiper blades == get the Toyota inserts when they need replacing. The Denso inserts are very high quality -- as is the OE frame.
Is this new? if not ..... miles?
I often get my parts from an online dealer -- Toyota maintenance parts are high quality and not expensive. Sometimes when I'm ordering from a place like AutohausAZ -- I will toss in a couple filters to hit the $75 free ship amount.
The OE spark plugs and oil are no more money, and the filters are only a couple dollars more. If the car is new or still has the OE wiper blades == get the Toyota inserts when they need replacing. The Denso inserts are very high quality -- as is the OE frame.
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The CT200h takes Toyota WS ATF, same as any other Lexus automatic transmission. It is not a CVT but a far simpler design with electric motors inside. If you want to know more go to www.priuschat.com
Again, did you not get a manual? Or visit the Lexus web page?
Again, did you not get a manual? Or visit the Lexus web page?
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