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Vehicle location history: Kansas (May2017-Nov2018, Texas (Nov2018-Sep2021), Virginia (Sep2021- Present)
Current mileage:57,500'ish
Factory bumper to bumper warranty expired
Powertrain warranty expired
Background of our Purchase Decision:
After 1.5 years of searching (I had a work vehicle at the time so we were not in a rush...) for a replacement to our 2007 4R Limited v6, on 24 Nov 2018 we pulled the trigger on a pampered 2017 GX with 16,671 miles.
We chose the GX460 because we valued the utility and reliability/dependability of the platform, yet wanted more refinement than a 4Runner offers. I wanted a service-proven power train with Crawl Control and KDSS and my wife wanted more interior creature comforts. It was a luxury model ordered with the following factory options by the first owner (The owner of luxury car dealerships in Wichita): Driver Support Package, Rear seat entertainment screens, Sport design package, Glass breakage sensor, F-Sport Wheels, Tow hitch, Paint Protection Film, Color keyed door edge guards, key gloves, cargo net and cargo area privacy cover.
This vehicle is serving as my wife's daily driver and our weekend/ road trip vehicle to explore more of the good ole USA when our busy work schedules permit. We drive it <8k miles a year and no towing duty is planned. We plan to keep the vehicle at least through 2030 and if it looks like it came out of a time capsule, that's fine by us... It's more than capable in stock form for our intended usage so no crazy modifications are planned, rather some personalization items and lot of proactive maintenance and preservation.
Personalization:
-Added 1st and 2nd row Weathertechs & Canvasback in the rear cargo area
-Added 5K LED reverse, undercarriage, courtesy bulbs and
Maintenance:
- Engine Oil & Filter changes every 7.5K miles or 1 year, whichever comes first (Amsoil SS or Mobil1 EP)
- Power Steering fluid (7 reservoir extract and refills) every year (Amsoil)
- Lubricate Drive shaft every engine oil change (Mobil1 XHP 322)
- Differential(s) fluid changes every 3 years (Amsoil)
- Brake fluid every 30K miles or 3 years (OEM Fluid, by dealer)
- Transfer Case fluid every 30K miles or 4 years, whichever comes first (OEM fluid)
- Transmission fluid (4 drain and refills) every 4 years (
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- Engine Coolant every 40K miles or 4 years, whichever comes first
- Installed Falken Wildpeak AT3s @ 31,910 miles
Detailing:
-Interior dash, and floormats: Aero303 monthly (vacuum monthly)
-Interior leather: Leathurique monthly
-Paint: Ceramic by original owner, Carpro Reset (handwash 3 bucket system),Carpro Elixir spray detailer and Carpro Reload sealant at least monthly.
-Glass, Wheels (including the spare) and painted portion of inner fenders (which face tire): clayed and then Rejex (2 coats) followed by 1 collonite 845 wax application annually.
-Exterior plastic light lenses and tires, door and sunroof seals: Aero 303 (has UV protectant in it) monthly.
everything (including the frame interior) except brake components, engine and exhaust (fluid film will be applied to undercarriage at least annually before winter months just in case we road trip or head north).
-Exercise all features/equipment semiannually: 4WD actuators (4H to 4L, CDL), CC, adjustable ride height suspension, heating steering wheel etc... if there's an interior button I exercise it at least twice a year.
Warranty Item:
Timing Cover weap repaired by Park Place Lexus 5 March 2020.
Trip Log:
Our 1st significant road trip occurred over July 4th 2019. We drove 1500 miles in 5 days to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe National Park, El Paso, White Sands National Monument, Roswell NM and back home...
Lastly, thank you to all the members who have been so welcoming.
Last edited by nuclearn8; 07-02-24 at 08:25 AM.
Reason: minor mod update with links
Used Oil Analysis #3. Not my ideal interval for changing at nearly 2 years but only 11K miles. Goes to show if you use any high quality synthetic oil mileage is more important than time in terms of oil protection and functionality. That being said now that our newborn is toddler and we're settle din the house I fully intend on annual oil changes regardless of miles driven.
Last edited by nuclearn8; 08-30-23 at 04:45 PM.
Reason: 3rd sample added
-Replaced GX460 badging with Land Cruiser Prado badging on the rear door and passenger side of dash
haha... I wish the badging change gave me the cahones to try such a stunt... seems like a lot of clever photography, either way we'll never push the GX close to its limits
It still wouldn't hurt to put the UNI mod on there if you think vehicle will be treading some water. Even with revised cap design I imagine if water got int here still a chance of ingesting the foam.
Originally Posted by LexusGXFan
Thanks.
I thought the newer GX had some kind of mod already done with the secondary air injection system VS the older model year GX ??
are you using "303 Automotive Interior and Exterior Protectant", if so how do you apply? spary into micro fiber towel and wipe down everything but the seats?
are you using "303 Automotive Interior and Exterior Protectant", if so how do you apply? spary into micro fiber towel and wipe down everything but the seats?
yes to leathurique... that is it.
Just follow the directions for the 303... I buy mine at academy in the boat/marine section. can also be had on Amazon for same price.
are you using "303 Automotive Interior and Exterior Protectant", if so how do you apply? spary into micro fiber towel and wipe down everything but the seats?
Originally Posted by nuclearn8
yes to leathurique... that is it.
Just follow the directions for the 303... I buy mine at academy in the boat/marine section. can also be had on Amazon for same price.
Using Leatherique on a monthly basis is a bit of overkill and it is unlikely that you're doing it right monthly as it takes the car out of service for a weekend.
I tend to dilute 303 with water 50/50. Although the 303 isn't very shiny to begin with, when diluted, it just disappears entirely but still protects.
I'd also verify that Amsoil meets the required specs. AFAIK, it has never been certified to meet any specs but they (Amsoil) say "it is recommended for"...
If I recommend maple syrup as a substitute for engine oil, then it doesn't make it so.
Oh, and don't put anything on the floormats. Even 303 can make them slightly slippery. Just use soap (or simple green) and rinse very well.
Last edited by cb1111; 12-21-19 at 04:31 PM.
Reason: added info on floormats
good to hear 303 does not make things shine, dislike that greasy look. also im not gonna use it on the mats , just on the plastic. is it ok to use it on the rubber door seals, or use something else?
12-18-19, 05:50 AM
Lexi's Ownership Log
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, just on the plastic. is it ok to use it on the rubber door seals, or use something else?