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Old 06-16-11, 08:35 AM
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Cool Just got a 2006 GX470

Hi everyone,

Just bought a used 06 GX470 with 65k on it, really happy about my purchase

Wanted to ask the usual stuff i guess and see what you guys have as advice.

I know i should make every one of these a separate post, but they are simple so i will try my luck.

1. I wanted to see if anyone has a great webstore for parts with really good deals? I.E lexus dealer over here in MI has $16 lug nuts. I am in need of a tailpipe (over the axle pipe got squashed a little)

2. What kind of oil do you guys recommend for it

3. I don't have the rear entertainment option, so i have this little display between the rear map lights. It stopped working. does anyone know where it connects or if it is separately fused, or does it have a name?

4 anything particular i should lookout for that may need a fix?

Just bought the Viast xm and Ipod adapters and thinking about the Nav update. Any recommendations for the map? Does anyone have a torrent


Thanks in advance, all of your advice will be extremely useful and appreciated !!!
Old 06-16-11, 09:33 AM
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Congratulations on your "new" GX. Best way to get the answer is to use the search function.
Old 06-18-11, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by waveseeker
Hi everyone,

Just bought a used 06 GX470 with 65k on it, really happy about my purchase

Wanted to ask the usual stuff i guess and see what you guys have as advice.

I know i should make every one of these a separate post, but they are simple so i will try my luck.

1. I wanted to see if anyone has a great webstore for parts with really good deals? I.E lexus dealer over here in MI has $16 lug nuts. I am in need of a tailpipe (over the axle pipe got squashed a little)

Sewell is pretty good, sign up with your CL Forums username and get a % off.

2. What kind of oil do you guys recommend for it

Sorry, I do what the dealer says so it's their fault!

3. I don't have the rear entertainment option, so i have this little display between the rear map lights. It stopped working. does anyone know where it connects or if it is separately fused, or does it have a name?

I have the same, no lights on it. Didn't know it was supposed to do anything. I have a remote for the back, but that's it.

4 anything particular i should lookout for that may need a fix?

Check out the sticky "clunk". See if it was done or if you are still in the guidlines to have it replaced.

Just bought the Viast xm and Ipod adapters and thinking about the Nav update. Any recommendations for the map? Does anyone have a torrent

I just got the eCoastal lock pick in, but it's 105 here in Vegas and my garage is not A/C'd. I don't want to loose weight and sweat all over the leather!


Thanks in advance, all of your advice will be extremely useful and appreciated !!!
Have fun with it! I love mine, especially backed into the water launching the Sea-Doos! People look at me funny as HEY,! I use it as an SUV! Shocking!
Old 06-20-11, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by waveseeker
Hi everyone,

Just bought a used 06 GX470 with 65k on it, really happy about my purchase [COLOR="Red"]

Congratulations on your purchase!!!

2. What kind of oil do you guys recommend for it

I use ALL Mobil 1 fluids

3. I don't have the rear entertainment option, so i have this little display between the rear map lights. It stopped working. does anyone know where it connects or if it is separately fused, or does it have a name?

This is a part of "Third-row seat with rear air conditioning" option. That little display is for the independent audio access for rear seat passengers. The rear climate control panel has a plug for ear phones and the truck originally came with a small remote controller.
Congrats again!!! You will love this truck!!!
Old 06-20-11, 05:29 PM
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Welcome to GX ownership!

I have also used all Mobil 1 fluids in my GX. This includes the diff oil, transfer case, and the motor oil.

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Thanks everyone for your replies!!! looks like I'm gonna use mobile one synthetic for the oil.

Ill try and see if the display shows anything if i plug some headphones in.
Remote? really?

Again all the info is supper supper appreciated!!!
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Originally Posted by waveseeker
Thanks everyone for your replies!!! looks like I'm gonna use mobile one synthetic for the oil.

Ill try and see if the display shows anything if i plug some headphones in.
Remote? really?

Again all the info is supper supper appreciated!!!
I got a remote for a Toyota Sequoia from Ebay and it works well.
Old 06-22-11, 01:44 PM
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welcome to CL...looks like you got some great advice already!

Somethings I do for my Lex...

Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner for the interior
Zaino for detailing
Seafoam in the engine oil and gas tank about 100 miles before my next oil change.
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