2008 LS600 purchase- please help!!!
#32
Instructor
I have a "new to me" 2008 LS600hL with the exact same low-speed U-turn shudder, and was wondering if you had more info on the TSB your Lexus dealer used to fix the problem? I'll be taking mine to the Lexus dealer to have it checked out, and it would be nice if I could simply tell them which TSB they need to run to resolve it.
Since it was fixed, have you had any recurrence of the noise when turning sharply in parking lots?
Thanks!
Since it was fixed, have you had any recurrence of the noise when turning sharply in parking lots?
Thanks!
#34
Instructor
Thread Starter
I don't have TSB# since work was done under previous owner name but I don't think you need more details. The dealer knew what the problem is before even seeing the car... Seems that it is an issue with all AWD cars... What they basically do is change the oil in the differential for a new formula called miracle fluid. They told me it is very expensive, $150 per quart...
I am 5 months, ~2K miles into using the car and problem never came back
I am 5 months, ~2K miles into using the car and problem never came back
#35
Instructor
I don't have TSB# since work was done under previous owner name but I don't think you need more details. The dealer knew what the problem is before even seeing the car... Seems that it is an issue with all AWD cars... What they basically do is change the oil in the differential for a new formula called miracle fluid. They told me it is very expensive, $150 per quart...
I am 5 months, ~2K miles into using the car and problem never came back
I am 5 months, ~2K miles into using the car and problem never came back
For me, this was a bit of a wake-up call that the CPO warranty doesn't really cover everything that can be wrong with the car (although it worked out just fine this time). I knew going in that cosmetic issues weren't covered, but I would have thought a "shuddering drivetrain" would be covered automatically under the CPO warranty. Guess not. Hope there aren't other lingering issues like that which aren't covered...
#36
Instructor
Thread Starter
I am glad it worked out for you! CPO is for failures only, not for TSBs/noises/etc. Your chance of Lexus covering TSBs is much higher when the car is CPO. It would have cost you ~$500+. They call this fluid the miracle fluid, ~$150 per quart...Enjoy!
#37
Lead Lap
I had a TSB related issue addressed recently but then again, it was due to a failure of said part so I think you are spot on. I think having that TSB really sealed the deal for CPO to cover it, but they still sent out the inspector to verify the condition.
#40
Instructor
#42
Instructor
Got my car back from Lexus and the 'miracle' differential fluid change did the trick! No more drivetrain shudder while turning at low speed! I confirmed that the dealer did follow the TSB and drained and filled the fluid 3 times, with 1 mile of driving after each refill. Cool stuff! I hope it iis a permanent fix; I'd hate to have to pay for this treatment in a couple of years out of pocket!
#44
Pole Position
Shuddering on take off
That's normal it's the electric motors kicking in . I drove a 600 for a week before I bought my 460 and hated it . Didn't feel like a prestige car and didn't get used to it either
That's why I bought the 460 ... Perfection in motion and smooth as silk .
Current model 2014 600 doesn't shudder so they obviously refined it
That's why I bought the 460 ... Perfection in motion and smooth as silk .
Current model 2014 600 doesn't shudder so they obviously refined it
#45
Lead Lap
That's normal it's the electric motors kicking in . I drove a 600 for a week before I bought my 460 and hated it . Didn't feel like a prestige car and didn't get used to it either
That's why I bought the 460 ... Perfection in motion and smooth as silk .
Current model 2014 600 doesn't shudder so they obviously refined it
That's why I bought the 460 ... Perfection in motion and smooth as silk .
Current model 2014 600 doesn't shudder so they obviously refined it