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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 07:18 PM
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Hello,
Just got a rx350. 2007. It has been pulling to the right. I made the dealer align the car, but it stills pull to the right.
Has there any issues with the rx pulling to the right.
I like the car so far.

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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 05:41 AM
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Welcome to Club Lexus, Murrmoto.

Take it back to the dealer while it is still being covered. Is it a CPO or under some warranty?

Not aware of any issues.
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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I had the same thing happened in the 08 Avalon as well. the car pull after a 4-wheel alignment. The tire shop recommended to swap the front tires and see if it pull to other side. Long story short, one of the tire was the culprit, it is call a radial pull, basically a manufacturer defect. After the shop replaced it, no more pulls.

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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 08:45 AM
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I stopped by to see a really good techian this moring and he thinks it could be the motor mounts,
He will get to check it out next week. The Toyota dealer I bought it from is a joke. I had to force them to align it. The are 120 miles away.
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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Murrmoto
I stopped by to see a really good techian this moring and he thinks it could be the motor mounts,
HUH???

Makes you wonder some times.
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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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check tire wear and alignment....
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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Tire wear is good.
My tech is really good on alignments and it was checked today. Everything was ok, motor mounts good, no leaks.
Some just have a slight pull to the r.
I feel better about it.

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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Murrmoto
Some just have a slight pull to the r.
I think you are getting some bad info on this. I know a lot of Lexus RX owners and none of their cars pull to the right. I would definitely get a second opinion on this by a qualified Lexus Mechanic.
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 05:45 PM
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A lot of new owners can be a little hypersensitive about perceived flaws. It could be as simple as the fact roads slope to the right for drainage and if you take your hand off the wheel it will head that direction.

If tire pressure, tire condition, alignment and suspension components check out blame it on the road.
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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I like using factory oil filters and mobile 1.
Any of you guys use Toyota oil filters?
What part number.
Thanks in advance,
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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The 2007 RX350 uses the new replaceable element. It is not like the old spin off filters of old. Here is a link to the oil change procedure for this vehicle. The part numbers are in one of the photos. The GS350 and RX350 are done the same.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-pictures.html

Last edited by Rainbird; Mar 10, 2014 at 08:16 PM. Reason: added info
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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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Nice ride up rain bird. Thanks for the info.

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