How many miles on your RX 300???
07-16-18, 07:08 AM
#226
02' AWD. Original owner. Just turned 270,000. Engine is prone to sludge so I would switch to full synthetic. I have read in this forum that Pennzoil full synthetic is recommended for this engine. I started with conventional, switched to synthetic blend after about 120,000 miles, then switched to full synthetic after about 200,000 and I change it about every 5-6,000 miles. Also, I believe the earlier years of the first generation had some transmission issues. I have been very diligent about changing my trans fluid doing a drain and refill about once a year or every 20,000 miles. I also have dropped the pan and changed the filter twice, each at about 100,000 miles. I have also switched from Toyota Type 4 fluid to Castrol Multi Foreign (not the exact name but its close) after reading comments in this forum. I have had no transmission issues.
So, yeah you are driving a small tank and if you stay on top of maintainence and fluid changes I have heard these vehicles going upwards of 400k with no major engine or trans issues.......happy driving and welcome to the Lexus ecosystem !!!
So, yeah you are driving a small tank and if you stay on top of maintainence and fluid changes I have heard these vehicles going upwards of 400k with no major engine or trans issues.......happy driving and welcome to the Lexus ecosystem !!!
07-25-18, 08:00 AM
#228
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I just hit 140,000. Just bought it with 139,400 miles. Original trans, original motor. Everything rides well, except my sunroof doesnt work, tried the reset by disconnecting battery for a bit and holding the button afterwards for a few seconds. Nothing. I can assume its the cable. No big deal though. Going to be doing a transfer case/rear diff fluid swap soon with some redline or motul gear oil. So far i just did the independent fog light re wire mod with hids low opt-7 5000k and diode dynamics fogs 3000k with yellow hella optilux high beams/drl. Viper 5706v 2 way alarm/remote start. Going to do a trans fluid drain and fill also, not sure weather or not to go to dealer for a "flush". because ive heard that can lead to premature death to any auto trans with mileage on it.
08-10-18, 01:02 PM
#229
My 2000 RX has about 235K miles on it. Its not driven as much as before so mileage accumulation has slowed. Never left me stranded once on the road, one of the most reliable car I ever owned. 80% freeway miles.
Original Tranny and Engine, radiator, alternator, starter
1 timing belt job
Spark plug never been replaced
1 CV joint(leaky CV boot caused part to worn) replaced many years back
Brake lights went out(not caused by light bulbs but by a brake module near the read of the car), self soldered the old unit and fixed it
Replaced tranny fluid 3-4 times myself
door actuator not working right on passenger side
Driver window switch intermittently does not roll down window, the passenger side starting to show same issue
windshield cleaner not spraying in rear window
Antenna does not roll down completely(popular issue but lazy to replace the part)
minor leaky oil, may be bad seal or gasket
Dirty air intake control valve, cleaned it myself 3 to 4 times and that help solve idling and acceleration problem.
Other than this, car is still ticking good. Hoping my 4th gen RX will have same success.
Side note; Once thing I noticed that these 1st gen RX are very popular in Cambodia. I think that speaks volume about the car's style and reliability.
Original Tranny and Engine, radiator, alternator, starter
1 timing belt job
Spark plug never been replaced
1 CV joint(leaky CV boot caused part to worn) replaced many years back
Brake lights went out(not caused by light bulbs but by a brake module near the read of the car), self soldered the old unit and fixed it
Replaced tranny fluid 3-4 times myself
door actuator not working right on passenger side
Driver window switch intermittently does not roll down window, the passenger side starting to show same issue
windshield cleaner not spraying in rear window
Antenna does not roll down completely(popular issue but lazy to replace the part)
minor leaky oil, may be bad seal or gasket
Dirty air intake control valve, cleaned it myself 3 to 4 times and that help solve idling and acceleration problem.
Other than this, car is still ticking good. Hoping my 4th gen RX will have same success.
Side note; Once thing I noticed that these 1st gen RX are very popular in Cambodia. I think that speaks volume about the car's style and reliability.
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08-15-18, 01:58 AM
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08-16-18, 08:52 PM
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304k. Bought the car from my parents, and found out they have never had the timing belt changed... So that's getting done now. Other than getting the transmission rebuilt around 50k miles ago, the car has been pretty issue-free and doesn't appear to have any major problems on the horizon. Here's to another 300k!
08-23-18, 11:31 AM
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304k. Bought the car from my parents, and found out they have never had the timing belt changed... So that's getting done now. Other than getting the transmission rebuilt around 50k miles ago, the car has been pretty issue-free and doesn't appear to have any major problems on the horizon. Here's to another 300k!
09-28-18, 02:18 PM
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2003 -193,000 Replaced drive shaft @ 188K and now having issues with ABS&TRC&VSC module. Otherwise runs like the day I bought it. Solid, solid, car. Parts are becoming hard to find however.
11-27-18, 02:44 PM
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2002 - 152,000, only some electrical issues, driver door actuator motor done so can only open door manually, a few rust spots here and there, otherwise, a workhorse!
Oh, and SRS light flashing (code 72 i believe which is driver tensioner), had it for many years now.
Oh, and SRS light flashing (code 72 i believe which is driver tensioner), had it for many years now.