Just bought a Lexus Certified 2016 CT -- what to expect??
07-07-21, 05:51 AM
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Just bought a Lexus Certified 2016 CT -- what to expect??
Hey Guys,
I just a red 2016 CT 200h from a Lexus dealership. The car looks and drive nice and was sold as a Lexus certified vehicle, which means I get free maintenance for 2 years and bumper to bumper warranty for 2 years. It only has 45K miles on it, so I thought it was a great option for my teenage daughter.
Given the warranty I have, is there anything I should ask the dealership to be checking for each time I take it in for maintenance? I've seen the stories about the EGR related issues, but I cannot determine if this model still has that problem.
Any advice or things to watch for on this model would be appreciated.
I just a red 2016 CT 200h from a Lexus dealership. The car looks and drive nice and was sold as a Lexus certified vehicle, which means I get free maintenance for 2 years and bumper to bumper warranty for 2 years. It only has 45K miles on it, so I thought it was a great option for my teenage daughter.
Given the warranty I have, is there anything I should ask the dealership to be checking for each time I take it in for maintenance? I've seen the stories about the EGR related issues, but I cannot determine if this model still has that problem.
Any advice or things to watch for on this model would be appreciated.
07-07-21, 07:54 AM
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All 3rd Gen Priuses and CTs have that "problem." Though the 2014+ models have some "fixes" to delay or mitigate it. But at 45k I wouldn't worry. Start worrying around 85k, particularly in colder climates. Change...the...oil...OFTEN. No more than 5k. Delayed oil changes will exacerbate any EGR issues, oil consumption issues etc. It's just good all around anyway.
Not much to "check for." This is one of the simplest and most robust powertrains out there except for the EGR system. As long as its had its oil changes (if it's CPO there should be a list of them) that's all you really can check. Nothing scheduled on this car but oil changes for the first 100-120k anyway.
If you're a car guy and can do work yourself, first thing I'd do when I get home is change the transaxle fluid. Cheap and easy to do yourself.
Not much to "check for." This is one of the simplest and most robust powertrains out there except for the EGR system. As long as its had its oil changes (if it's CPO there should be a list of them) that's all you really can check. Nothing scheduled on this car but oil changes for the first 100-120k anyway.
If you're a car guy and can do work yourself, first thing I'd do when I get home is change the transaxle fluid. Cheap and easy to do yourself.
07-09-21, 07:59 PM
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Other things that help incredibly is to never fill the oil all the way up to the full line, stay half way full. Also, avoid using gas with ethanol if at all possible.
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