200,000 miles and climbing every month.... Service performed, cost and issues......
#226
By the way, you did change the transmission fluid, right? I thought some day about doing it, but then you read that you do not have to. What were the main difficulties you found? Gotta measure temperature? You bought a box with something like 12 quarts? In the pictures there is a part number, but cannot be read. Which is the part number?
#227
So with the last 200k miles, have you noticed any oil consumption? Ever had to fill oil prior to a change? I noticed you use sea foam, first in just gas tank and then in also one of the vacuum lines. Can u confirm which way you did at what Mileage? I want to make my car last just as long as yours! Thx
#228
Sounds like the Honda has served you well. My 15 year old son will be driving after January and I really thought long and hard on giving him my car and starting over with an LS 460. I've decided to keep running my car and get him a much slower first car. This GS has a ton of power at all speeds. It wouldn't be to smart to give a young boy a fast RWD car.
Good luck with your son starting to drive soon as well! Im sure he will pick up on your maintenance habits as well-
Mike
#229
Excellent thread, very inspirational!
I heard about this thread from a friend over on the LS460 side of the house, I too drive a lot (30k a year) and perform my own maintenance on my LS460.
I'm a huge fan of vehicle longevity and yours certainly qualifies...love the pictures and write ups. Outstanding, glad I checked it out.
Love to see you get into a LS460, simply because there's not a lot of people over there that drive as much as you do, be a lot of fun watching you pile the miles on over there. Congrats, the GS is a reliable beast!!
I heard about this thread from a friend over on the LS460 side of the house, I too drive a lot (30k a year) and perform my own maintenance on my LS460.
I'm a huge fan of vehicle longevity and yours certainly qualifies...love the pictures and write ups. Outstanding, glad I checked it out.
Love to see you get into a LS460, simply because there's not a lot of people over there that drive as much as you do, be a lot of fun watching you pile the miles on over there. Congrats, the GS is a reliable beast!!
#230
Yeah, I agree. That is why I ask here and go by the service manuals. Preventive maintenance is something I value to improve the durability of the car and to keep its intended reliability.
By the way, you did change the transmission fluid, right? I thought some day about doing it, but then you read that you do not have to. What were the main difficulties you found? Gotta measure temperature? You bought a box with something like 12 quarts? In the pictures there is a part number, but cannot be read. Which is the part number?
By the way, you did change the transmission fluid, right? I thought some day about doing it, but then you read that you do not have to. What were the main difficulties you found? Gotta measure temperature? You bought a box with something like 12 quarts? In the pictures there is a part number, but cannot be read. Which is the part number?
The sea foam I do every 60,000 miles as well. I do it right before I change the plugs as the amount of crap that comes out gets imbedded into the plugs. They suggest you change the plugs after performing it. I put half the can in the tank and the other I suck up into the vacuum lines. I'll post a video of the aftermath in a minute. It's a lot of smoke!!
I still have the case of transmission fluid in my garage. I'll make you an insane deal on it, if you want it.
So with the last 200k miles, have you noticed any oil consumption? Ever had to fill oil prior to a change? I noticed you use sea foam, first in just gas tank and then in also one of the vacuum lines. Can u confirm which way you did at what Mileage? I want to make my car last just as long as yours! Thx
The car looks spotless as always! I see we have the same taste in vehicles! I had a TL and was shopping for a GS when I saw your thread on the TL, and Ive been following this thread for quite some time now! Our next Lexus will be an LS460 as well, they are amazing vehicles and they are in the right price range now. Anyways great job as always, you really are inspiring for a ton of people. Thank you on behalf of all the members, and all the people who find your thread while googling information about these vehicles. I know its not easy to remember to take pictures and update the thread all the time but we do appreciate it!
Good luck with your son starting to drive soon as well! Im sure he will pick up on your maintenance habits as well-
Mike
Good luck with your son starting to drive soon as well! Im sure he will pick up on your maintenance habits as well-
Mike
Excellent thread, very inspirational!
I heard about this thread from a friend over on the LS460 side of the house, I too drive a lot (30k a year) and perform my own maintenance on my LS460.
I'm a huge fan of vehicle longevity and yours certainly qualifies...love the pictures and write ups. Outstanding, glad I checked it out.
Love to see you get into a LS460, simply because there's not a lot of people over there that drive as much as you do, be a lot of fun watching you pile the miles on over there. Congrats, the GS is a reliable beast!!
I heard about this thread from a friend over on the LS460 side of the house, I too drive a lot (30k a year) and perform my own maintenance on my LS460.
I'm a huge fan of vehicle longevity and yours certainly qualifies...love the pictures and write ups. Outstanding, glad I checked it out.
Love to see you get into a LS460, simply because there's not a lot of people over there that drive as much as you do, be a lot of fun watching you pile the miles on over there. Congrats, the GS is a reliable beast!!
Wow! I'm glad to hear that this thread is being talked about from the big guys with the 460's. I will continue to keep those pictures rolling on here and keep you guys up to date. I thought I would hit the 300 mark at the end of the month but I've been flying a lot this month.
How is that 460 you own on real life driving? What is the best gas mileage you've gotten out of it? Is it an AWD or a RWD? Thank you!
#231
Here is a video showing you just how much smoke comes out of the car when you start it up....
http://vid17.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6ciolxqx.mp4
http://vid17.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6ciolxqx.mp4
Last edited by mmade22; 10-13-15 at 06:55 PM.
#233
Here is a video showing you just how much smoke comes out of the car when you start it up....
http://vid17.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6ciolxqx.mp4
http://vid17.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6ciolxqx.mp4
#234
PM with a respectable offer with shipping and it's yours. Remember, the case is a good 10.pounds in weight.
Haha. Taking a video Out of context would have that answer. Yes, if your car was blowing that white smoke, it would be a head gasket for sure. That video was to show the guys who were asking about how to sea foam the engine what happens when you start it up for the first time.
Haha. Taking a video Out of context would have that answer. Yes, if your car was blowing that white smoke, it would be a head gasket for sure. That video was to show the guys who were asking about how to sea foam the engine what happens when you start it up for the first time.
#236
Mmade22, as for the LS460, I'm averaging around 27 mpg with it. I do 70% highway, 30% back roads (not much city driving). The 8 speed transmission does wonders for the fuel economy, but it does take super for gas.
I personally own a rwd model and it's been surprisingly good in the snow as long as I have snow tires on it. The traction control system is the best I've ever experienced, it's amazing how it keeps you going straight in terrible conditions. The car overall is very comfortable, it's fantastic on the highway, very very good power and acceleration, handles and steers fantastic for a big car (it handles like its a much smaller vehicle). The brakes are outstanding too.
Parts for the car are expensive and the cars are known to have control arm issues, but aftermarket parts are available. Like any high end luxury car, there are lots of gadgets that could break, but Lexus builds a quality car (as you know) and I haven't had any problems with mine. It's a nice car, but then again so is the GS.
One thing I'm surprised about is that you changed the oil every 5k miles...why not go with an extended life oil like Amsoil or something? You must be changing it every month at your pace.
I personally own a rwd model and it's been surprisingly good in the snow as long as I have snow tires on it. The traction control system is the best I've ever experienced, it's amazing how it keeps you going straight in terrible conditions. The car overall is very comfortable, it's fantastic on the highway, very very good power and acceleration, handles and steers fantastic for a big car (it handles like its a much smaller vehicle). The brakes are outstanding too.
Parts for the car are expensive and the cars are known to have control arm issues, but aftermarket parts are available. Like any high end luxury car, there are lots of gadgets that could break, but Lexus builds a quality car (as you know) and I haven't had any problems with mine. It's a nice car, but then again so is the GS.
One thing I'm surprised about is that you changed the oil every 5k miles...why not go with an extended life oil like Amsoil or something? You must be changing it every month at your pace.
Last edited by Doublebase; 10-15-15 at 03:59 PM.
#240
Advice for New Owner of High Mileage GS430
I recently bough an 06 GS430 from a Lexus service manager. From what I can see it has been well cared for and serviced regularly. It currently has 288xxx miles and I would like to squeeze as many more out of it as I can. I only use it to commune a few miles a day to work. What service recommendations do you have for a car with this mileage?