2022 Lexus GX — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter?
2022 Lexus GX 460, about 65,500 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufactu…
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2022 Lexus GX — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
2022 Lexus GX 460, about 60,500 miles. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before…
2022 Lexus GX — vibration under acceleration but not while coasting
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2022 Lexus GX 460, about 42,000 miles. The car is smooth at the same road speed when…
2022 Lexus GX 460 — anyone else: CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute
Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are there settings/firmware things w…
2021 Lexus ES 350 — need advice: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
Carbureted engine stumbles only when I tip into throttle
Idle is decent and it cruises okay, but a quick throttle input makes it stumble. I'm trying not to change three things at once. Accelerator pump, timing, vacuu…
2024 Lexus RX 350h — small oil leak or just old residue?
There is a damp area around the lower side of the engine but nothing reaches the ground overnight. I cleaned it once and it slowly came back. What's the best w…
2024 Lexus RX — what changed after 100k miles?
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
2022 Lexus GX — seller says lien is paid but title still shows lender
Seller says the loan was recently paid off but paperwork has not caught up. I am willing to wait, but what proof would you require before giving any money?
2021 Lexus ES — inside shoulder worn out while outside looks fine
The tires looked okay until I checked the inner shoulder, which is much more worn. The car is slightly lowered. What alignment measurements matter most if I wa…
2024 Lexus RX 350h — need advice: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 4,800 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel econo…
2021 Lexus ES — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trus…
2024 Lexus RX 350h — fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
1998 Lexus LS — costs that mattered more than fuel economy — anyone dealt with this recently?
After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What ownership cost…
2022 Lexus GX — first used-oil analysis: what matters?
I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends are actually useful over time and which one-off num…
2022 Lexus GX — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
2022 Lexus GX 460, about 74,500 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce.
Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 8,200 miles. Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of i…
2024 Lexus RX — two-post lift in a residential garage
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 40,500 miles. Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and garage-…
2024 Lexus RX 350h — do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?
Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past…
2021 Lexus ES — water spots keep coming back after correction
Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change would you…