McKrevice

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I just got back home from picking this car up. So far I've gotten 1 hour of sleep over the past 36 hours between flights and driving home. I have a few questions, and I know there is a section here, but please help me out if you can before telling me to use the search feature.

It's a 2000 Platinum Edition. Has 36,000 miles on it. Has every option except Navigation from what I could gather.

I didn't get a manual with it, so I am at a loss for what I need to get.

Plug change mileage recommendation?

I am going to change the oil with Mobil 1 Synth. Does this car use 5w30? How many quarts?

What mileage should you flush the trans fluid? On all my other cars, I do a pan gasket and filter. What does Lexus recommend?

The stereo sounds really nice. It's got a sub on the back deck. IS this standard for GS400's or just the Special Editions? I have read that some GS models got the Nakamichi system...how do you tell? Mine says Lexus Premium Sound on the stereo and has a 6 disc changer.

What does the ECT or ETC do?...right next to the seat warmers. It looks like it's on but you can turn it off.

Is there an advantage to messing with the power or snow settings? I just left it alone for now.

Any other maintenance type things I should do right away?

Diff fluid perhaps...coolant...brake fluid...power steering fluid flush?

Also, I only got one key. I am going to go to Lexus to get another. Is this the way to go, or should I get one off of ebay? Only issue I would think is programming the remote.

There is 3 buttons right in front of the moonroof. Are they made to substitute as your garage door opener?

BTW, I bought this car without ever driving one, and I love it. This thing hauls ***, and I was getting 28.9 mpg at 75 mph for all 1150 miles it took me to get home. I like the tiptronic steering wheel buttons and the Xenon headlights are really bright.

Anyways. Thanks to those who respond. And normally I do a search, but there are so many things I need help with and I'm sure that most of these questions are known from heart by many long time GS fans.

And yes...I'm going to get a manual as well. Someone sell me theirs?

LEXUS_KID

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WELCOME McKrevice

Plug change mileage recommendation? EVERY 5K

I am going to change the oil with Mobil 1 Synth. Does this car use 5w30? YES How many quarts? 6

What mileage should you flush the trans fluid? On all my other cars, I do a pan gasket and filter. NO What does Lexus recommend? JUST DRAIN AND FILL

The stereo sounds really nice. It's got a sub on the back deck. IS this standard for GS400's YES ON ALL GS or just the Special Editions? I have read that some GS models got the Nakamichi system...how do you tell? Mine says Lexus Premium Sound on the stereo and has a 6 disc changer. THIS IS A PIONEER HEAD UNIT

What does the ECT or ETC do?...right next to the seat warmers. It looks like it's on but you can turn it off. YES

Is there an advantage to messing with the power or snow settings? I just left it alone for now. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE TRY IT

Any other maintenance type things I should do right away? NO DRIVE IT FOR A WHILE

Diff fluid perhaps...coolant...brake fluid...power steering fluid flush? YES YOU CAN THAT WAY YOU KNOW THERE DONE

Also, I only got one key. I am going to go to Lexus to get another. Is this the way to go, or should I get one off of ebay? NO STAY AWAY FROM THOSE KEYS Only issue I would think is programming the remote.

There is 3 buttons right in front of the moonroof. Are they made to substitute as your garage door opener? YES THEY SURE ARE

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Pics!!!!!!!!

McKrevice

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Lexus Kid...thanks for the advice.

And...my car looks very similar to your 430. Just a plain Silver GS400. I'll get a pic or two up in the next few days.

McKrevice

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Here's a pic.

habeeb89

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Wow, the car looks great and ONLY 36k miles!!! That is simply amazing.

McKrevice

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that's the reason I bought it. Carfax came back clean, and I made a mistake. I bought it with 33,000 on it, and now it has just a hair over 35,000 after driving it home and around my area.

chrispy

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It looks really clean! I actually have a manual for sale. But it's from a 1998 GS400 with navigation.

Downfall75

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Not sure if this still works, but if it does, you can request a free manual.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/great-deals/92845-free-lexus-owner-s-manual-if-you-lost-yours-interesting.html

JeffTsai

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Lexus Kid, I think you mixed one thing. The plugs don't need to be changed every 5k. Oil changes should be done every 5k and plugs should be done every 100k or when you do the timing belt service.

alexulan

HI! I also have a 2000 GS4 in Mil Silver.

here is the schedules

Here is the GS4 Schedule according to the Lexus Owner Manual book.

LUBRICATION
5,15,25,35,45,55,65,75,85,95 K

Replace engine oil & filter
remove & inspect air filter element
Lubricate locks, latches & hinges
Inspect air conditioning filter (if equipped)
Inspect lights, horn & wipers for proper function
Inspect coolant, brake & washer fluid levels
Inspect transmission & power steering fluid levels
Inspect drive belts
Rotate tires (GS 400 17" tires only)
Road test.


SERVICE
10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 K

Replace engine oil & filter
Remove & inspect air filter element
Lubricate locks, latches & hinges
Inspect air conditioning filter (if equipped)
Inspect lights, horn & wipers for proper function
Inspect coolant, brake & washer fluid levels
Inspect transmission and power steering fluid levels
Inspect drives belts
Inspect tires - check and adjust pressure
Rotate tires (sooner if required)
Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
Inspect body and paint
Inspect brake lines & hoses
Inspect brake pads & discs and /or linings and drums
Inspect steering linkage
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect chassis nuts & bolts on body
Inspect drive shaft bolts and tighten bolts
Road test.


Additional Service Requirement
Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapour vent system hoses, fuel tank bands and fuel tank cap gasket every 24 months/20,000 Miles
Inspect supplemental Restraint system initially at 120 Months/75,000 inspect every 24 Months/15,000 thereafter
Inspect Valve Clearance at 72 Months/60,000 m (audible inspection, adjustment not included)
Replace A/C filter every 12 months/10,000 m
Replace air filter element every 36 Months/30,000 m (sooner if required)
Replace spark plugs every 72 months/120,000 Miles
Replace Timing Belt every 72 months/95,000 Miles

Be sure to have all applicable fluids replaced as part of regularly scheduled maintenance at the time and distance indicated.

FLUIDS
Replace engine oil & filter every 6 months/5,000 miles
Replace engine coolant at 36 months/45,000 miles, then every 24 months/30,000 Miles thereafter
Replace brake fluid every 36 months/30,000 miles
Replace automatic transmission fluid every 72 months/60,000 miles
Replace differential fluid every 48 months/40,000 Miles (RWD & 4WD models)

UZ214

congrats very clean car, you will love the GS!

scooter58

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go to that website and register your car on lexus and they send you a manual for free.

i just did it like 3 weeks ago and go in like a week.

LEXUS_KID

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Hey Jeff glad to see your looking out for me

McKrevice

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kick ***...thank you