Craiger

This is all I've found online. Is this the best option? Any other options?

2008 Lexus LS460L

Falbz

http://workshop-manuals.com/lexus/ls...ion/locations/

sha4000

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I bought a 2 day subscription on the techinfo site and downloaded everything in pdf.

roadfrog

alldatadiy.com

That's what many of us use here at CL. It gives you up to date TSB's, labor costs, etc. It's a bargain

Craiger

Woefully inadequate, IMO. I didn't see one torque spec. The freaking "donate" window is annoying. I didn't even see how to remove the rotors, although I think I'll be able to figure that one out on my own.

But hey, at least it's free if you don't mind clicking away the "donate".

Craiger

$50 for five years?

Some twenty years ago I bought a service manual (a real one - like, in print) for my Porsche and it must have cost under twenty bucks. I still have it and haven't had to pay $50 every five years to keep it. Paging through it takes a fraction of the time it takes to do that online. It has real pictures with detailed instructions. Using the online one is a pain in the rear, in comparison, and I'm on the hook for recurring charges. I swear, sometimes I hate the digital world.

I did see a real service manual (in print) on ebay but it cost almost a thousand dollars. Seems like I'm screwed. It seems to come down to this: either fork out a fortune for a real hard copy or use a digital one that is far inferior.

Where do you guys get torque specs online without paying? Anywhere? This one didn't have them: http://workshop-manuals.com/lexus/ls...ion/locations/

I'll try techinfo next but I can already tell you what will happen. I will download it and at some point my hard drive will fry and I will have failed to back it up and it will be lost. Been there, done that.

Craiger

Yep, just as I thought. I went to techinfo, clicked on "Subscribe", and all I got was a blank page with TIS at the top. Tried it twice.

Man, I love the digital world like I love a heart attack.

roadfrog

If getting the latest service info, TSB's, etc for ten dollars a year is too much for you, then so be it. personally I can't stand storing a manual in hard copy and getting greasy fingerprints all over it, If I really need it in print, I just print the one or two pages I need for the relevant repair, and take THAT to the garage/driveway. Scribble anything I need to on it, then throw it away afterwards. It's also nice to refer to it from work, vacation destinations etc...anywhere a computer or my mobile phone can be accessed. Another bonus is being able to add a second vehicle (my wife's) for a discounted rate.

Don't worry about the digital world...it's just a passing fad.

sha4000

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what browser and operating system are you using? I kept getting that page too until i figured out that you have to be on a windows system using internet explorer or edge. I'm primarily a Macbook user but i keep a Windows 10 laptop and use vmware. When you use explorer a separate page opens up. It took me 2 days to download all the pdf files and semi organize everything while downloading.

Craiger

A book is so much faster, more detailed, and easier to understand. Just way better, IMO. I don't mind the fingerprints either. Good point on being able to carry it around everywhere though. On the other hand, I keep my manuals in my trunk at all times. I don't take a laptop everywhere I go. I'd rather have a manual in my trunk and I'd rather have that stolen than my laptop.

Ten dollars a year for twenty years, in the case of my Porsche, is $200...and countless time wasted sitting on my rear squinting at little print and sucking electricity. See post #9.

Safe to say, the usual suspects (Chilton, etc.) don't produce a hard copy service manual for a Lexus LS460 because there aren't enough owners who do their own service. It's dollars and cents.

We're all passing fads, in a way. Everything is.

Craiger

Using Google Chrome on Windows 10. Will try others later.
More time wasted dicking around in the digital world.

sha4000

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Don't use chrome, use the edge browser. It gave me fits the first couple of times since I was intent on using chrome by habit. I will tell you that if you plan on downloading ALL the pdf files I would suggest you set up all your folders and sub folders ahead time.

sr5guy

What software did you use to download?

-Matt

sha4000

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i use the free version of Adobe to view the files but if you look at the system requirements to use the site that should tell you everything you need.

sr5guy

You downloaded each PDF manually? I figured you used a tool to batch download everything. I have not been on the site to see the layout as of yet.

-Matt