3IS Simple/"Dumb" Questions Thread - Ask away and get answers!
10-07-19, 08:28 AM
#466
Intermediate
Do you have the 8-speed tranny? When I let the car auto downshift in manual, I experience a jerk/lurch coming down to 3rd. I always downshift myself now to avoid this
10-07-19, 08:35 AM
#467
drives cars
But yeah I'd echo E46CT, just do whatever you feel more comfortable with. The car is programmed to not damage its own transmission - the most you'll do by shifting yourself if put more wear on the engine (which is not too much of a concern if everything is up to temp).
10-07-19, 09:07 AM
#468
Intermediate
When I manually downshift, I have the same lurch, unless I'm really going for it. So basically the opposite of what you just said? Lol. I have the 6-speed though.
But yeah I'd echo E46CT, just do whatever you feel more comfortable with. The car is programmed to not damage its own transmission - the most you'll do by shifting yourself if put more wear on the engine (which is not too much of a concern if everything is up to temp).
But yeah I'd echo E46CT, just do whatever you feel more comfortable with. The car is programmed to not damage its own transmission - the most you'll do by shifting yourself if put more wear on the engine (which is not too much of a concern if everything is up to temp).
10-07-19, 09:37 AM
#469
drives cars
I've driven other cars with manual modes on their auto transmissions, and not experienced anything like that. I think it's a quirk of these cars for whatever reason.
10-07-19, 10:32 AM
#470
Pole Position
The car definitely does it on its own, almost every car with a manual mode will downshift by itself when slowing down. Upshifting on the other hand, usually doesn't happen by itself, but I've never actually tried to see if my car's computer would detect I was trying to blow my engine and shift for me lol.
10-07-19, 01:10 PM
#471
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
The car definitely does it on its own, almost every car with a manual mode will downshift by itself when slowing down. Upshifting on the other hand, usually doesn't happen by itself, but I've never actually tried to see if my car's computer would detect I was trying to blow my engine and shift for me lol.
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10-07-19, 02:45 PM
#472
Pole Position
i've tried. i've tried tricking the computer. as aggressive and as often as i could, as fast as i could, during all scenarios, WOT, braking etc, multiple quick upshifts, downshifts, down/up shifts, up/down shifts. you can't defeat the computer. if it shouldn't happen, software locks you out. if it should happen, the computer will make it happen. no combination of anything you can muster up as far as shifting/not shifting etc can harm your car. same for all cars, really.
10-10-19, 11:05 AM
#473
The car definitely does it on its own, almost every car with a manual mode will downshift by itself when slowing down. Upshifting on the other hand, usually doesn't happen by itself, but I've never actually tried to see if my car's computer would detect I was trying to blow my engine and shift for me lol.
10-17-19, 11:35 AM
#475
Driver School Candidate
Anybody has a problem when refueling their car where the gas pump shuts off prior to the tank being full? I still have to test out other gas stations, but so far it happened to me on multiple pumps at a Costco Gas station (brand new pumps). When the nozzle is resting on the fuel filler, where the top of the nozzle touches the top of the fuel filler, the pump stops. But, when I hold on to the pump and maker sure the nozzle is pointing down, the pump doesn't stop until the tank is full.
10-17-19, 11:45 AM
#476
Pole Position
Anybody has a problem when refueling their car where the gas pump shuts off prior to the tank being full? I still have to test out other gas stations, but so far it happened to me on multiple pumps at a Costco Gas station (brand new pumps). When the nozzle is resting on the fuel filler, where the top of the nozzle touches the top of the fuel filler, the pump stops. But, when I hold on to the pump and maker sure the nozzle is pointing down, the pump doesn't stop until the tank is full.
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10-17-19, 11:46 AM
#477
yup
Anybody has a problem when refueling their car where the gas pump shuts off prior to the tank being full? I still have to test out other gas stations, but so far it happened to me on multiple pumps at a Costco Gas station (brand new pumps). When the nozzle is resting on the fuel filler, where the top of the nozzle touches the top of the fuel filler, the pump stops. But, when I hold on to the pump and maker sure the nozzle is pointing down, the pump doesn't stop until the tank is full.
Personally, I've had issues with Costco and Chevron stations. I regularly pump at Shell and no issues there.
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10-17-19, 01:31 PM
#478
Anybody has a problem when refueling their car where the gas pump shuts off prior to the tank being full? I still have to test out other gas stations, but so far it happened to me on multiple pumps at a Costco Gas station (brand new pumps). When the nozzle is resting on the fuel filler, where the top of the nozzle touches the top of the fuel filler, the pump stops. But, when I hold on to the pump and maker sure the nozzle is pointing down, the pump doesn't stop until the tank is full.
In short,
Costco pumps (and pumps in general) are part to blame. Repeat offender for me too at Costco.
Attempting to top off your fuel after auto shuts off at full tank can cause this to happen too. Overflows into a cannister, etc.
10-31-19, 07:25 PM
#479
Driver School Candidate
First post, new here, hi ya'll. Looking into the 3IS and 2IS 350's and doing comparisons & research... so what's the option or package or trim where you get that awesome LFA inspired moving RPM cluster on the is350? and is it present on any model prior to 2014?
and is there a thread comparing the differences between the 2IS & 3IS gen 350's or IS generational differences in general?
also is there a thread for AWD vs RWD is350 details like 0-60, top speeds per gear for each, etc? trying ti figure out which i should look for.
and is there a thread comparing the differences between the 2IS & 3IS gen 350's or IS generational differences in general?
also is there a thread for AWD vs RWD is350 details like 0-60, top speeds per gear for each, etc? trying ti figure out which i should look for.
10-31-19, 11:15 PM
#480
How do I know if I have rain sensing wipers on my 16 IS 200 F Sport, short of turning a hose on the windshield? I totaled my MB CLA a few weeks ago and they were standard on it.
I know they're not standard on this car.
Also, I rescued all my stuff from my CLA, including my cargo tray. It fits beautifully in the back of the IS trunk. Is there any reason to use the cargo
net that came with my IS? I don't have anything rolling around in the trunk. It seems to be in the way at this point. Maybe I'm missing something great about it.
I downloaded the Lexus Enform App Suite, as someone on this thread said you can load destinations from it onto Navigation, which sounds quite useful. It did an update.
I'm hoping it improves its performance, as it's rated poorly in the iPhone App Store. Anyone use this thing, and if so, for what?
How many posts are needed to do a signature on the bottom of my posts?
Thanks a lot and there will be more dumb questions coming, I'm sure.
I know they're not standard on this car.
Also, I rescued all my stuff from my CLA, including my cargo tray. It fits beautifully in the back of the IS trunk. Is there any reason to use the cargo
net that came with my IS? I don't have anything rolling around in the trunk. It seems to be in the way at this point. Maybe I'm missing something great about it.
I downloaded the Lexus Enform App Suite, as someone on this thread said you can load destinations from it onto Navigation, which sounds quite useful. It did an update.
I'm hoping it improves its performance, as it's rated poorly in the iPhone App Store. Anyone use this thing, and if so, for what?
How many posts are needed to do a signature on the bottom of my posts?
Thanks a lot and there will be more dumb questions coming, I'm sure.
Last edited by Jazzrock; 10-31-19 at 11:59 PM.