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But personally I wouldn't bother until the factory recommendation of 7500 miles.
We're talking Lexus here!
I also felt that this was a long interval as well, but according to the owner's manual you can opt to change oil at 5,000 or even 7,500 miles.
I had serviced the vehicle about two weeks ago (15000 km) and had winter radials put on the original rims. I haven't noticed any fluid leaks. The rotors look smooth to me (I am not a mechanic).
Any thoughts? Anybody else with this problem?
Other than a couple of intermittent rattles, the rx 330 has been fabulous. thanks flamefan
I asked him in private about changing oil sooner than the 5K change recmd by Lexus owners manual. He said absolutely no need before 5K. He added that if mileage is short of 5k, no need to change old oil until 6 month mark. "This is a Lexus engine," he said with a laugh. I persisted: how about if I wanted a 3.5K change just to feel better? He said, "Your wasting your money." I also asked about using synthetic rather than dino oil. He said dino is used exclusively by dealership and is a super high quality product; no need for synthetic at higher cost.
Thanks
RX330 have the same problem??
windy6
First, they told me there is a redesigned rear wiper available and they ordered it to install for me. Anyone had this done yet, and if so does it solve the problem?
Second, I was wary based on some posts here of high service charges for the 15,000 mile service. I planned to arm myself with the Edmunds info as to what should be checked and what the approximate cost should be. Then on the morning of the service appmt I forgot to bring the list along (DOH!) and ended up just telling them I wanted them to do whatever the manufacturer recommended. The good news: When I picked it up, the total charge was just under $70! The not-so-good news: It appears that they checked VERY few things on the list from Edmunds. In fact the only actions documented were lube, oil and filters. Now, why would a dealer neglect to go down the manufacturer's laundry list when they can charge for their services???
Finally, I read in post 817-818 about wind noise being generated by windows closing too tight and distorting the seal. The author said he was told there is a TSB for this. Has anyone else heard the same thing?
Thanks in advance!
Has anyone else had this problem?
http://www.airsept.com/eed.html
Google search for
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and/or
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At the 5,000 mile we complained again as we had had some rain and they replaced the assembly. I noticed the other day that it seems to be doing the same thing. I'll find out next we as we're heading to Santa Fe, 950 miles each way, for Christmas. I'm sure we'll have some weather on that trip.
My RX300 didn't do that to me.
I think it might be caused by the AC. I have heard of odor problems in that area.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04345/424551.stm
Caryn
Do the CDs in your CD player have paper or gum labels on them (you made the CDs and the labels yourself versus buying music store CDs)?
If the answer is yes, then I suspect the label(s) have jammed up the changer. As a radio producer, I too live with my CD player but I learned the hard way with my old Honda Accord that I CANNOT use paper labels. I had an entire changer full of CDs with paper labels kill my steroe system in the Accord. My error message was also similar to the one you describe.
If the answer is no, then I don't have any suggestions to offer. But in either case, don't expect to get your CDs back.
On a related note, my last regular service took 3 days and it covered all of the TSB's you listed and more. It also included a digishield application to the front bumper. So, I can't imagine you will be without your RX for weeks.
Good luck.
My Lexus will be dropped off the Monday after New year's and w/everything that needs to be done to it, I don't expect it back before Thursday but it's going to feel like a much longer period of time w/o it.
Caryn
Thanks
But then that would also disable your AWD system, your VSC, Trac, BA, etc. Not a good idea I guess.
Somewhere in the near future the VSC will get coupled to the ABS so that the Anti-lock braking function does not activate unless the vehicle is deviating from the desired path during severe braking.
In the meantime put some spacers on the rear so that snowchains can be installed, on the rear only, first, and then also on the front if conditions are that severe.
The only answer to your problem at the moment is additional roadbed traction, snowchains or studded tires.
I also have 17 inch rims and I haven't had any problems at all with our AWD in the snow. In fact, I LOVE my RX in the winter (and I don't like much else in the winter months).
I suspect your problem is the ECT Snow Button near your transmission shifter. I do not understand all of the technical aspects of this mode but the button basically allows your tires to spin when plowing through deep snow.
You do NOT want this button engaged when you are trying to brake in snow and ice. You will lose control every time in a manner similar to the description in your message.
The button is a bit deceiving. Until I read the manual, I thought I wanted to have that button engaged ALL OF THE TIME in the winter. Basically, I only press the ECT Snow button when I am trying to get out of our subdivision before the snow plow makes its first pass after a major snow.
If your ECT Snow button is OFF and you continue to experience the driving conditions outlined in your message, I suggest you call your nearest Lexus service department and have them check out your vehicle
Hope this helps....
I have used the snow mode when trying to get up our unplowed street after 8 inches of snow. It does help when I first accelerate but I turn off the mode once I get going.
I must say I was surprised because I thought the snow mode would make winter driving easier. Personally, I have concluded the snow mode isn't necessary on my AWD but it is when I drive my husband's rear-wheel drive sport sedan.
I would have thought that the RX, in snow mode, would start off in a higher gear (it does) and maybe a little detuning of the engine. I would also have thought that in snow mode to prevent too much engine braking on a slippery surface the transmission would not downshift as quickly, remain in the higher gears for a longer duration during coastdown or stopping.
It sounds as if the opposite is true, too much engine braking during coastdown/stopping especially in snow mode.
Makes no sense at all.
And now this, coupled with the hesitation issue, makes me wonder if the Toyota engineer in charge of software/firmware specifications has gone off his nut.
Kinda makes me glad my next purchase is a BMW X3.
I'll likely be back after Toyota straighteneds out these kinks.
I do think this is confusing. Our Mercedes has a "winter" mode...and it is supposed to be engaged at all times during snow and ice driving. So, that's why I engaged the ECT button and kept it on until I realized that I had almost no braking control with it on. I think Lexus should either redesign the button or have more than one sentence about it in the owner's manual.
Going back a few pages I, too, have had a dirty socks smell. Also some "slowness" with acceleration. This last item I have not discussed yet with the dealer. Perhaps it is a hesitation?
We are not mechanically inclined and bought the RX for it's reliability. This is my first time with this forum.