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So last night on the way home from work, I finally rolled over 200k on my 96. This has been stated countless times on this forum, but at 200k this baby STILL rides smoother than most newer cars! Being that this is my first car, I think I'm now spoiled with Lexus products.
Since I'm very high up in mileage, is there anything I should look out for? What things need to be replaced soon? Also, would it be worth it switching to Synthetic Oil?
Being that this is my first car, I think I'm now spoiled with Lexus products.
i have exactly the same 1st world problem as you looool, other cars just simply aren't as nice to use. that's really what it comes down to, the LS is just so nice to use. i've driven BMWs and AMG benzs as well as many various other cars but all things considered none of them are as nice to use as this nearly 20 year old toyota. except for maybe the supercharged E55 none of them have as good throttle response either, and certainly none are as comfortable or reliable.
congrats on making it to the big 200k, long live the LS!!!!
In terms of maintenance, check all previous records you have of what's been done to the car. If parts, such as the timing belt, have been changed within the specified ranges in your owners manual, they should be fine.
With oil, if you've been using the specified type (it's 10W-30 for a 1991, not sure about the 1995+ models), I would keep using the same oil. Synthetic oil is thinner, and it could affect your seals after such a long time of your engine being used to a certain fluid thickness.
Got mine at 217k. Can tell you that with me at 223k, you might have an alternator, EGR pipe, tensioner pulley, starter, exhaust leak, transmission mount, both steering motors in your near future. At least that is my list so far. Hint- if you do the starter- do the egr pipe at the same time.
Got mine at 217k. Can tell you that with me at 223k, you might have an alternator, EGR pipe, tensioner pulley, starter, exhaust leak, transmission mount, both steering motors in your near future. At least that is my list so far. Hint- if you do the starter- do the egr pipe at the same time.
I have 136k got it at 105 and in the last 2 years it has had nearly every suspension part renewed, a starter, an alternator, ac compressor, front wheel bearings, ac filter drier, PS pump, ps hoses, serp belt idler bearings, serp belt tensioner bearings, 4 alignments, exhaust repairs, etc. And the diff bearings are on the way out. Not to scare you here but the age of the car and how it was stored is what actually wears these down, not the mileage.
I still think it's a damn good car; mine was dirt cheap to buy for its mileage and i feel the repair costs should be budgeted for as if it were a pricy car.
Last edited by sndlight; Apr 18, 2016 at 11:31 PM.
i have exactly the same 1st world problem as you looool, other cars just simply aren't as nice to use. that's really what it comes down to, the LS is just so nice to use. i've driven BMWs and AMG benzs as well as many various other cars but all things considered none of them are as nice to use as this nearly 20 year old toyota. except for maybe the supercharged E55 none of them have as good throttle response either, and certainly none are as comfortable or reliable.
congrats on making it to the big 200k, long live the LS!!!!
Yeah Seriously, for example my mom had an Impala SS which my sister now has, now she has a Malibu SS and tbh the throttle response is much quicker in my car. And i dont even want to get on the subject of my dad's C280
In terms of maintenance, check all previous records you have of what's been done to the car. If parts, such as the timing belt, have been changed within the specified ranges in your owners manual, they should be fine.
With oil, if you've been using the specified type (it's 10W-30 for a 1991, not sure about the 1995+ models), I would keep using the same oil. Synthetic oil is thinner, and it could affect your seals after such a long time of your engine being used to a certain fluid thickness.
Thanks, yea i have all maintenance records since I've owned the car, and all records dating back from 96 thanks to the free MyCarfax app. T-Belt was changed around 154,000 miles so I should be good for a while.
Got mine at 217k. Can tell you that with me at 223k, you might have an alternator, EGR pipe, tensioner pulley, starter, exhaust leak, transmission mount, both steering motors in your near future. At least that is my list so far. Hint- if you do the starter- do the egr pipe at the same time.
Originally Posted by sndlight
I have 136k got it at 105 and in the last 2 years it has had nearly every suspension part renewed, a starter, an alternator, ac compressor, front wheel bearings, ac filter drier, PS pump, ps hoses, serp belt idler bearings, serp belt tensioner bearings, 4 alignments, exhaust repairs, etc. And the diff bearings are on the way out. Not to scare you here but the age of the car and how it was stored is what actually wears these down, not the mileage.
I still think it's a damn good car; mine was dirt cheap to buy for its mileage and i feel the repair costs should be budgeted for as if it were a pricy car.
Hey, they're not perfect, but they are great cars. And yes, you are no spoiled. Once you've been to Lexus and appreciated the ride and power, it really is hard to find anything to replace it with.
Whether you buy a newer car and make payments, or keep this one and pay for normal repairs or maintenance.... all cars cost money. It's just some cars we don't mind taking care of or paying for. I think the Lexus is in that category; as I don't mind paying to keep it on the road.
Congrats on reaching the 200k milestone and your car is looking great for 20 years old. Great job!
No to synthetic oil if it wasnt't used before. Most likely oil seals will start to leak. Definitely replace seals next time you are doing timing belt service
no need to run synthetic if you've been doing your regular change intervals to the letter (which by judging from the paint of you car, you have). congrats on the milestone!
don't get too sad, the A/C systems in this car are pretty damn dependable and unless it's all rusted out you don't need to worry about exhaust leaks or anything like that. and unless there's a problem it shouldn't need constant alignments. don't worry the list for an S class at this milage (if the S class would even get to 200k) would be much longer. as long as everything seems fine it probably is, but don't use that as a reason to become negligent.
200,000 miles!!
