3IS Simple/"Dumb" Questions Thread - Ask away and get answers!
02-20-20, 12:25 PM
#616
With the excessive inner tire wears known on the IS, has anyone had any experiences with tire warranties? I have the tire and wheel protection but I know that doesn’t cover wear and tear...
02-20-20, 12:40 PM
#617
The tire protection only cover certain thread wear, I know for a fact that tirerack only replaces a tire with 8/32 or up. I have a tire and wheel replacement with Toyota and have gotten replacements from them. The major downside is they will only replace the bad tire with the corresponding OEM tire. So let say, I have a Michelin set now and one of them got punctured, it will be replaced with the unreliable OEM Bridgestone.
02-20-20, 12:45 PM
#618
The tire protection only cover certain thread wear, I know for a fact that tirerack only replaces a tire with 8/32 or up. I have a tire and wheel replacement with Toyota and have gotten replacements from them. The major downside is they will only replace the bad tire with the corresponding OEM tire. So let say, I have a Michelin set now and one of them got punctured, it will be replaced with the unreliable OEM Bridgestone.
02-20-20, 01:03 PM
#619
I didn't mention anything about tire wear warranty so I don't think they will cover a tire with 4/32 thread left, if for example, I hit a nail and punctured it. If you hit a pothole, blew your tires out and dented the wheels, then absolutely they will cover and replace it.
02-20-20, 01:14 PM
#620
drives cars
That said, I have mostly used Costco's tire warranty, since my local Costco is a lot closer to me than my dealer is, lol. They will cover replacement, but it's prorated on your remaining tread depth.
Again, this has nothing to do with normal wear. It's only if you need a replacement due to some issue with your current tire.
03-02-20, 06:01 PM
#621
Here's a fine dumb question. Is it possible to use my phone for Bluetooth GPS directions and play any other media at the same time, as in CDs or
Flash Drive from USB? I go to Media to get to Bluetooth, and then it starts playing music from my phone, of course. I can use Google Maps, but music
is played from my phone when directions are not being given over the speakers. I have no problem making or receiving phone calls. I use
Navigation on occasion, but as you well know, it's not so easy. I mostly use it for returning home as I only have to click on the entry for Home without entering
an address or doing it with voice command. Voice rarely understands what I am saying. Thanks a lot!
My car is now due for the 40,000 mile service which means oil and filter change and spark plugs, plus check brakes. I will change the cabin air filter myself.
I've had the car since the end of October and love it! 2016 IS 200t.
Flash Drive from USB? I go to Media to get to Bluetooth, and then it starts playing music from my phone, of course. I can use Google Maps, but music
is played from my phone when directions are not being given over the speakers. I have no problem making or receiving phone calls. I use
Navigation on occasion, but as you well know, it's not so easy. I mostly use it for returning home as I only have to click on the entry for Home without entering
an address or doing it with voice command. Voice rarely understands what I am saying. Thanks a lot!
My car is now due for the 40,000 mile service which means oil and filter change and spark plugs, plus check brakes. I will change the cabin air filter myself.
I've had the car since the end of October and love it! 2016 IS 200t.
03-02-20, 06:16 PM
#622
Intermediate
My car is a little on the low side and I ripped up the splash shield that connects between the front bumper and subframe in 6" deep snow, probably when backing up in an unplowed parking spot. It drags when I hit dips now and when I enter the garage at my condo.
Can someone please provide a link to the parts diagram so I can figure out what needs to be replaced? I can't seem to find it on Lexus parts websites. I should be able to jack the car up and replace it without removing the bumper, right?
Can someone please provide a link to the parts diagram so I can figure out what needs to be replaced? I can't seem to find it on Lexus parts websites. I should be able to jack the car up and replace it without removing the bumper, right?
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Jshakil (03-03-20)
03-02-20, 07:44 PM
#623
Intermediate
Here's a fine dumb question. Is it possible to use my phone for Bluetooth GPS directions and play any other media at the same time, as in CDs or
Flash Drive from USB? I go to Media to get to Bluetooth, and then it starts playing music from my phone, of course. I can use Google Maps, but music
is played from my phone when directions are not being given over the speakers. I have no problem making or receiving phone calls. I use
Navigation on occasion, but as you well know, it's not so easy. I mostly use it for returning home as I only have to click on the entry for Home without entering
an address or doing it with voice command. Voice rarely understands what I am saying. Thanks a lot!
My car is now due for the 40,000 mile service which means oil and filter change and spark plugs, plus check brakes. I will change the cabin air filter myself.
I've had the car since the end of October and love it! 2016 IS 200t.
Flash Drive from USB? I go to Media to get to Bluetooth, and then it starts playing music from my phone, of course. I can use Google Maps, but music
is played from my phone when directions are not being given over the speakers. I have no problem making or receiving phone calls. I use
Navigation on occasion, but as you well know, it's not so easy. I mostly use it for returning home as I only have to click on the entry for Home without entering
an address or doing it with voice command. Voice rarely understands what I am saying. Thanks a lot!
My car is now due for the 40,000 mile service which means oil and filter change and spark plugs, plus check brakes. I will change the cabin air filter myself.
I've had the car since the end of October and love it! 2016 IS 200t.
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Jazzrock (03-02-20)
03-02-20, 08:55 PM
#624
play over the sound system with these settings?
03-02-20, 09:10 PM
#625
Intermediate
It should if “Play as Bluetooth phone call” is on. It will mute whatever media you have playing while directions are being said
03-03-20, 08:15 AM
#626
Driver School Candidate
My car is a little on the low side and I ripped up the splash shield that connects between the front bumper and subframe in 6" deep snow, probably when backing up in an unplowed parking spot. It drags when I hit dips now and when I enter the garage at my condo.
Can someone please provide a link to the parts diagram so I can figure out what needs to be replaced? I can't seem to find it on Lexus parts websites. I should be able to jack the car up and replace it without removing the bumper, right?
Can someone please provide a link to the parts diagram so I can figure out what needs to be replaced? I can't seem to find it on Lexus parts websites. I should be able to jack the car up and replace it without removing the bumper, right?
03-03-20, 09:22 AM
#627
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My car is a little on the low side and I ripped up the splash shield that connects between the front bumper and subframe in 6" deep snow, probably when backing up in an unplowed parking spot. It drags when I hit dips now and when I enter the garage at my condo.
Can someone please provide a link to the parts diagram so I can figure out what needs to be replaced? I can't seem to find it on Lexus parts websites. I should be able to jack the car up and replace it without removing the bumper, right?
Can someone please provide a link to the parts diagram so I can figure out what needs to be replaced? I can't seem to find it on Lexus parts websites. I should be able to jack the car up and replace it without removing the bumper, right?
You can do it with floor jack and jack stands without removing the bumper...safety first.
03-06-20, 11:11 AM
#629
drives cars
