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Not sure the difference between 4 and 5 on your list... either way a properly maintained vehicle likely will only last as long as it doesnt rust away, for longevity, one of the best things you can do is fluid film the undercarriage completely... anything that heats up (brake calipers, rotors, engine, tranny, tc, exhaust) try to avoid... Make sure to fluid film your kdss control box (bolted to drivers side frame rail), front LCA alignment bolts and tabs, suspension bolts and nuts frame (inside frame as well with aerosol wand extension) skid plates both sides... anti seize all the skid plate bolts...
Good point, I didn't notice that. I've been adding to a list on my phone as I came across things. 4 and 5 I guess were worded different when I saw them and I didn't occur to me it's the same thing.
Is the undercarriage film a diy thing? I've never heard of anyone doing that in Florida. I thought that was a winter/snow thing.
Also, I would like to add this video to the discussion. He makes a few points.
The fluid film is a DIY application.
it is used extensively where the roads are treated for winter weather but it also has benefits in coastal environments because there is a lot of salt in the air which has a tendency to rust exposed metal surfaces... so if the frame coating isnt perfect, itll start rusting quicker in a beach town than say northern texas or Arizona (inland, arid, dry climates)
josh care to share part numbers and what you paid?
With pleasure. Who's going to do your work? Picking up my hitch in WPB today and dropping it off @OXRoadUSA in Hallandale Beach where most of my maintenance will be done.
I watched that video the other day. Not bad for almost 200,000 miles albeit had to have a new radiator. I don't agree with keeping those control arm bushings. They were totally shot. There should be no movement. I also would do a full transmission service with filter.
Since you hit just over 100k, assuming all the diff oils have been changed at either 90 or 100k, and the brake fluid is normal colored and brakes don't feel squishy and power steering fluid had been changed. The biggest thing for preventative maintenance would be changing out the water pump. It costs close to a $1k at the dealer, as it is not an easy job. The reason is that they historically fail on Toyota truck engines, which this falls into. 4Runners, Tundra's and Tacoma's all have that issue that the water pump develops leaks, big and small between 90-130K miles. So putting away around a thousand bucks every 100k miles is a good idea.
While they remove the pump, its a good opportunity to knock out a complete coolant flush, and it gives access to check the timing chain and tighten up the tensioners. Before you bring it in, check the radiator hoses and belts for cracks and wear, and they can replace all of that.
I'd say its the biggest PREVENTATIVE maintenance item to make these engines last into 300k+ territory, since overheating issues and timing belt issues can be early killers. Everything else, I'd say just follow the maintenance booklet. And if you have air suspension, I'd save up 5k for an aftermarket kit, which would not just match but be better than stock. Luckily I hear air suspension unlike in other vehicles doesn't brake that often.
I need your expert advice. I’m approaching 200K miles on my 2014 GX. What type of service/preventative maintenance should I be looking to do/complete at this milestone?
I need your expert advice. I’m approaching 200K miles on my 2014 GX. What type of service/preventative maintenance should I be looking to do/complete at this milestone?
Thank you all for your input in advance!
do all the major things that should have been done in the past, and the other items recommended by Lexus. You can search for the list of maintenances due at what miles.
give the vehicle a good lookover, especially rubber and plastic. look for leaks and other issue indicators.
research on trans dump and fill, various opinions on that one. might want to do that.
ever changed other fluids?
Just bought a 2015 GX460 with 109k miles, what should I do next?
Hey everyone, as the title says, I just bought a 2015 GX460 (Luxury with Driver Assistance Package) with 109k miles.
About the car:
Southern California car
Garage kept
No accidents
Single owner
Serviced every 5,000 miles and only at Lexus.
Never taken off the pavement.
New tires
New brake pads and fluid flush.
I've got the service history from Lexus and nothing looks out of place besides a radiator leak last year, and they had to replace it.
What should my next steps be? Transmission flush? Looks like that has never been changed. What would you do next to make sure this thing can make it to 200k?
09-09-20, 10:16 AM
Just bought a 2015 GX460 with 109k miles, what should I do next?