ISFlush93

Hey guys, I'm new here, I just picked up a 2008 Lexus is250 6 speed manual with only 36000 miles. White with Black and Tan interior. Anyone wanna help me out with what I need to be aware of, common problems or maintenance.

SQLnovice

I would make sure all the prior service was done and if not get them done. Can't remember is there is anything major for the miles you have. Definitely, keep up with the schedule maintenance. Use a synthetic oil like Mobil1. Use premium fuel. I would look into an oil catch can. Take it to a dealer and make sure all the recalls have been done, I can't remember exactly, but there was a fuel rail, wipers, and passenger airbag recall. See if you dash and door panels need to be replaced. Anyone, please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on any of these. I've been married for 20something years so I don't mind being corrected, lol.

strikeraj

carbon build up!!

Brian7

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Carbon build up for sure. Its the main reason I spent a little more and bought a 350.

DixieLex

1) Use a low NOACK synth. oil (Pennzoil, Amsoil, Redline)
2) Use high octane gas (Shell/Chevron) or better yet...find high octane non ethanol and add detergents yourself
3) Catch can
4) Disable EGR if your state allows
5) Most important: give it a good flogging a few times per month. Run the stew out of it. Italian Tuneup keeps mechanic away
6) Register on Lexus website and find out about history and get any recalls fixed
7) Enjoy

tom_s

Go to this link and run your VIN number https://www.toyota.com/recall This will help you verify what recall service has or has not been done. Enjoy your car!

Aspect

Walnut blasting at a BMW shop to clean out Carbon Buildup.
Get an oil catch can.
Replace the rear calipers if they are seized.
Get any recall/TSB work done
Make sure the owner has changed out the transmission fluid, else do it soon.
else just replace common wear and tear items as you'd normally.

roflbiceps

Holy **** dude that's pretty good grab for an 08 6-speed with that low miles. Are you the 2nd owner of the vehicle? With 36,000 miles on it I'm pretty sure it should be on good condition but good to be safe just change out all the fluids Any more details would be info such as clean title or salvage, how the previous owner maintained it and etc...

DixieLex

Italian Tuneup.

Every week

Wunko

Wow! Those are some low miles. Good find.

davyjordi

wot (the Italian tune-up) will do nothing to decrease the carbon deposits that plague the 2IS 250 as the car is directly injected not port injected.

catch can and periodic walnut blasting.

jehmin

Just Rub it in

mandyfig

Where did you find this rare gem?

kickin8

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Nice find! Welcome another 6MT owner

check out the lexus owner website and make sure all the recalls are done

mine is barely 34K miles....