Maintenance Required Soon
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Maintenance Required Soon
Hey Gang,
I have 06' Lexus LS 430 that has "Maintenance Required Soon" light on from an intermitting warning.
I checked the manual and it says the oil needs to be replaced from soon to ASAP depending on the display indication.
My questions are what’s the best recommended kind of oil to use for the spring weather?
What type of oil filter I will need along with purchasing the oil?
How many oil quarts bottle will I have to buy?
Is there anything else I’ll need besides the oil and oil filter?
How do I reset the computer so it recognizes the new oil?
I have 06' Lexus LS 430 that has "Maintenance Required Soon" light on from an intermitting warning.
I checked the manual and it says the oil needs to be replaced from soon to ASAP depending on the display indication.
My questions are what’s the best recommended kind of oil to use for the spring weather?
What type of oil filter I will need along with purchasing the oil?
How many oil quarts bottle will I have to buy?
Is there anything else I’ll need besides the oil and oil filter?
How do I reset the computer so it recognizes the new oil?
Lead Lap
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That's a "dummy" light... doesn't really monitor anything except mileage. I believe it starts to come on during startup around 5K, then goes off. It then stays on after 5K miles or so until you reset. To reset just:
1. Turn ignition switch to first position, but don't start car.
2. Press "Trip" button until the odometer displays (not trip A or B)
3. Turn ignition switch back to off
4. Press "Reset" button and hold
5. Turn ignition switch to first position again, don't start engine, while holding down "Reset" button till "Maintenance Required" disappears
As for which oil and filter, I've always used Mobil 1 synthetic 5W30 with Toyota OEM filter. You can choose whichever oil you want, but the grade recommended for the LS430 is 5W30 and for most weathers, it's good enough, especially NJ.
With filter change, it's 5 quarts brings you to the middle of the range between low and full, while up to the top of the line is about 5.6 quarts. You may need a filter wrench if it was previously done by a mechanic as they probably gorilla gripped it on there. Even with a wrench, you might be able to wrestle it off as the filter is in a very good position on the LS where you can get a lot of grip.
1. Turn ignition switch to first position, but don't start car.
2. Press "Trip" button until the odometer displays (not trip A or B)
3. Turn ignition switch back to off
4. Press "Reset" button and hold
5. Turn ignition switch to first position again, don't start engine, while holding down "Reset" button till "Maintenance Required" disappears
As for which oil and filter, I've always used Mobil 1 synthetic 5W30 with Toyota OEM filter. You can choose whichever oil you want, but the grade recommended for the LS430 is 5W30 and for most weathers, it's good enough, especially NJ.
With filter change, it's 5 quarts brings you to the middle of the range between low and full, while up to the top of the line is about 5.6 quarts. You may need a filter wrench if it was previously done by a mechanic as they probably gorilla gripped it on there. Even with a wrench, you might be able to wrestle it off as the filter is in a very good position on the LS where you can get a lot of grip.
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Lead Lap
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Smarts
It's not just Lexus, most manufacturer's have this "indicator" now and it's just PITB thing than anything. Usually an easy reset.
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As AlexusAnja said, it's just bascially a milage counter, and you reset it manually. Looks scary tho, with the red triangle flashing, doesn't it? lol
Lead Lap
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Triangle never good
I wonder if the LS460 has real monitoring of the engine oil quality, or any other fluids, to trigger the maintenance light. Having a dead running dummy light on mileage to me is just a waste of time. Every 5000 miles, who cares. Nothing much besides oil runs on a 5000 mile cycle, so if you wanted to drain and fill your transmission, you would have to know that it's every x-cycles, check brakes bads are every y-cycle, etc.
It's almost better not to have it, because those that will maintain it will, those that won't will just reset the light anyway...
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You can either enter a DATE or MILEAGE and it will give you the specific reminder for you when the date timer or mileage counter expires?
I don't know what sort of warning it gives or WHERE it gives it (maybe ON the nav system?) I haven't gone 5k miles yet since taking ownership...
Lead Lap
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True maintenace
Did you know if you go into the NAV system, there is a section called MAINTENANCE/SERVICE..and it has this huge menu of INDIVIDUAL service items? You can select anything from Tire Rotation to Radiator Flush to Tranny Fluid, Air Filter, etc??
You can either enter a DATE or MILEAGE and it will give you the specific reminder for you when the date timer or mileage counter expires?
I don't know what sort of warning it gives or WHERE it gives it (maybe ON the nav system?) I haven't gone 5k miles yet since taking ownership...
You can either enter a DATE or MILEAGE and it will give you the specific reminder for you when the date timer or mileage counter expires?
I don't know what sort of warning it gives or WHERE it gives it (maybe ON the nav system?) I haven't gone 5k miles yet since taking ownership...
Easy to set, but must remember to reset when you perform the maintenance.
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