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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 11:21 PM
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I'll admit, I am a complete control freak over my car and operating it. Over the decades, I have discovered I have better control over the car, then letting auto features take over (cruise control, transmission shifting, braking, etc). But based on the comments here, I will certainly give the auto wiper feature a try. Thank you.
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Old Jun 9, 2023 | 05:59 AM
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Random question. I'm seeing some of the newer Lexus SUVs (F-Sport) that come stock with the driver and passenger head rests that have the F-Sport logo "indented" or molded into the headrests. Does anyone know if you could purchase those separately and if they would fit 2018 IS front and passenger seats?

Not sure if anyone has tried this - not looking for those vinyl decals or reflective stickers that I've seen on eBay or Etsy.
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Old Jun 26, 2023 | 11:46 AM
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We’re getting a second Lexus to complement my IS.
So I have a question…

What’s the plural form of Lexus?
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Old Jun 26, 2023 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tff
We’re getting a second Lexus to complement my IS.
So I have a question…

What’s the plural form of Lexus?
More than one Lexus.
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Old Jun 26, 2023 | 09:17 PM
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Default 2016 is200t fuel

Lets just say that 87 octane has been put into the 200t for years. What would happen if you were to start putting the recommended 91 octane in the car after using 87 for a long time? Would it be better not to make the switch or would it benefit the vehicle?
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Old Jun 27, 2023 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by magg
Lets just say that 87 octane has been put into the 200t for years. What would happen if you were to start putting the recommended 91 octane in the car after using 87 for a long time? Would it be better not to make the switch or would it benefit the vehicle?
You should be fine using 91 octane. In fact, it might get better fuel economy and output more power than before, when the ECU adapts to the new fuel.
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Old Jul 10, 2023 | 12:56 PM
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Any insulation pads with Lexus or F Sport imbossed on it?
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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 08:35 PM
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Default alternative jack points for jack stands

i don't trust the pinch welds on my '14 is350. trying to change the front brakes and rotors, where else is it recommended to place jack stands after jacking up the front of the car?
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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 11:04 PM
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I’ve successfully used this on the pinch welds on my IS and other cars with no problems.

4PCS Jack Pad Adapter for Jack...
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 09:28 AM
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are there no other spots? i don't feel like purchasing something else when i can position the jackstands to another part of the car
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by osmosis215
are there no other spots? i don't feel like purchasing something else when i can position the jackstands to another part of the car
I haven t been under mine yet as I only have it a week but I KNOW there are other spots for jacking. Maybe a search here or on the web. The owners manual mat even have it.
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 09:36 AM
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i have been searching the threads and haven't been able to find an answer. thats why i posted a dumb question lol. the manual would probably suggest pinch welds.
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by osmosis215
i have been searching the threads and haven't been able to find an answer. thats why i posted a dumb question lol. the manual would probably suggest pinch welds.
I am looking because I saw it already but can t remember where. There are some front and rear lift areas if you have a floor jack. I ll post it(if) when I find it again.
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 10:13 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...p-your-is.html

here s some ideas with a low profile jack.
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 10:32 AM
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here are a few more ideas. Also the front control arm mounting area.

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