How Many Miles will the RX Do?
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I tend to lurk and pick up information, sometimes it's more of a time thing. Im not particularly a "car" guy, but i love my lexus and have found great information on here. My other is a 99 camry, with 158,000 miles. Also I suppose there is a responsibility to contribute to the forum (give and take).
Thanks!
Thanks!
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I love to see the lurkers speak up. It is not hard to chat once in a while so I always wonder why more people don't chat more.
I agree with you 100%, everyone has to contribute or it would be dead out here!
I agree with you 100%, everyone has to contribute or it would be dead out here!
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my 2004, japan built RX330 has 91K miles. eekkkkk
i have been religiously going to lexus every 5K miles
hopefully, the car will not poop out before i can get my hands on the new RX hybrid or the HS250.
so far, no mechanical problems except the air suspension acted it once andneeded a part changed. i feel the transmission is definately getting worse. its indecisive in its gear changes sometimes and it jerks the cars. also, sometimes wheres no response on the car with the foot on the gas for at least 3 seconds.
i have been religiously going to lexus every 5K miles
hopefully, the car will not poop out before i can get my hands on the new RX hybrid or the HS250.
so far, no mechanical problems except the air suspension acted it once andneeded a part changed. i feel the transmission is definately getting worse. its indecisive in its gear changes sometimes and it jerks the cars. also, sometimes wheres no response on the car with the foot on the gas for at least 3 seconds.
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I have a 2004 Japanese built RX330 as well and I remember years ago taking it in to have its transmission firmware flashed (re-programmed) because it was hesitant about downshifting sometimes. It helped a bit but still not perfect. I'm not sure if your transmission issue is related.
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I hope you are not exaggerating about the 3 second delay. If not, that's a dangerous condition and you should get it fixed asap.
I have a 2004 Japanese built RX330 as well and I remember years ago taking it in to have its transmission firmware flashed (re-programmed) because it was hesitant about downshifting sometimes. It helped a bit but still not perfect. I'm not sure if your transmission issue is related.
I have a 2004 Japanese built RX330 as well and I remember years ago taking it in to have its transmission firmware flashed (re-programmed) because it was hesitant about downshifting sometimes. It helped a bit but still not perfect. I'm not sure if your transmission issue is related.
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My parents have an 02 RX300 with 140k miles...with NO MAJOR SERVICE, just oil changes and tranny flushed for the first time last year. Still runs like a champ, which convinced me to buy my RX400h for these chicago winters
btw, the service dept at their lexus dealership pleads with them to atleast replace the timing belt/water pump combo, but my dad refuses too lol
btw, the service dept at their lexus dealership pleads with them to atleast replace the timing belt/water pump combo, but my dad refuses too lol
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My parents have an 02 RX300 with 140k miles...with NO MAJOR SERVICE, just oil changes and tranny flushed for the first time last year. Still runs like a champ, which convinced me to buy my RX400h for these chicago winters
btw, the service dept at their lexus dealership pleads with them to atleast replace the timing belt/water pump combo, but my dad refuses too lol
btw, the service dept at their lexus dealership pleads with them to atleast replace the timing belt/water pump combo, but my dad refuses too lol
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Timing belt is a pretty good one to do. I do not know what a lexus dealer will gouge you for, but my local mechanic replaced my kid's toytal avalon timing belt for around $250. On the avalon, it is pretty easy to get to.
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Its a 1999 RX 300
I bought it with 46,000 miles on it, back in 2003.
I don't know what it cost a year on maintenance, but the price of gas was killing me there for a while.
I do oil changes around 5000 miles and change my transmission fluid 2 times a year.
Also did 1 power steering fluid flush.
So far, I do all my own maintenance.
Sensors seem to be the culprit on my car more than anything.
I have changed the battery,serpintine belts, charcoal canister,rear struts, knock sensors, air fuel sensors, timing belt and water pump,just about every light bulb in the car, number 5 coil, all spark plugs 3 times, PCV valve, and a starter.
I have had a rear main seal leak for a couple of years now, I may attempt it in the spring.
-I would buy another RX in a heartbeat!
Barryst
I bought it with 46,000 miles on it, back in 2003.
I don't know what it cost a year on maintenance, but the price of gas was killing me there for a while.
I do oil changes around 5000 miles and change my transmission fluid 2 times a year.
Also did 1 power steering fluid flush.
So far, I do all my own maintenance.
Sensors seem to be the culprit on my car more than anything.
I have changed the battery,serpintine belts, charcoal canister,rear struts, knock sensors, air fuel sensors, timing belt and water pump,just about every light bulb in the car, number 5 coil, all spark plugs 3 times, PCV valve, and a starter.
I have had a rear main seal leak for a couple of years now, I may attempt it in the spring.
-I would buy another RX in a heartbeat!
Barryst
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From: MA
Hi!
I do oil changes at 5000 miles with regular Castrol 5w-30 GTX oil and no, I use the cheap gasoline.
-Barryst
I once had a diognastic done by lexus, (So I could use a brand new 400H for the day!)
And the report came back saying my charcoal canister and gas cap was bad.(This I already knew.) Also said my PCV valve was plugged up!!
I found out when I had my rear valve cover off, it really wasn't my PCV that was bad, That whole end of the valve cover was full of almost solid gell, plugging up the hole for the PCV!!!
I'm glad I found it while I was doing my knock sensors!
-And also another good reason 5000 miles is the max I will drive on an oil change!
I do oil changes at 5000 miles with regular Castrol 5w-30 GTX oil and no, I use the cheap gasoline.
-Barryst
I once had a diognastic done by lexus, (So I could use a brand new 400H for the day!)
And the report came back saying my charcoal canister and gas cap was bad.(This I already knew.) Also said my PCV valve was plugged up!!
I found out when I had my rear valve cover off, it really wasn't my PCV that was bad, That whole end of the valve cover was full of almost solid gell, plugging up the hole for the PCV!!!
I'm glad I found it while I was doing my knock sensors!
-And also another good reason 5000 miles is the max I will drive on an oil change!
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Bethlehem Twsp. Pennsylvania
Hi!
I do oil changes at 5000 miles with regular Castrol 5w-30 GTX oil and no, I use the cheap gasoline.
-Barryst
I once had a diognastic done by lexus, (So I could use a brand new 400H for the day!)
And the report came back saying my charcoal canister and gas cap was bad.(This I already knew.) Also said my PCV valve was plugged up!!
I found out when I had my rear valve cover off, it really wasn't my PCV that was bad, That whole end of the valve cover was full of almost solid gell, plugging up the hole for the PCV!!!
I'm glad I found it while I was doing my knock sensors!
-And also another good reason 5000 miles is the max I will drive on an oil change!
I do oil changes at 5000 miles with regular Castrol 5w-30 GTX oil and no, I use the cheap gasoline.
-Barryst
I once had a diognastic done by lexus, (So I could use a brand new 400H for the day!)
And the report came back saying my charcoal canister and gas cap was bad.(This I already knew.) Also said my PCV valve was plugged up!!
I found out when I had my rear valve cover off, it really wasn't my PCV that was bad, That whole end of the valve cover was full of almost solid gell, plugging up the hole for the PCV!!!
I'm glad I found it while I was doing my knock sensors!
-And also another good reason 5000 miles is the max I will drive on an oil change!