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guys,
i just purchased an 05 Black/Tan LS430 (Modern Luxury) and was just wondering:
1. is there a break in period when I should not 'rev' the engine? (i.e., I've heard that it's good not to maintain a certain speed, is this correct? but not sure if it's ok to keep changing the rpm?)
2. is it recommended to warm up the engine before driving it in the morning (or after parked for several hrs?)
3. how often should I change the oil (3K vs 5K miles)?
4. I am going to have the dealer install clear bra and tough guard for interior and exterior, did anyone ever have these done on your LS?
5. Lexus does the 1-time personalized setting change, what settings do you guys change from the factory-default setting?
6. any other precautions that I should take?
thanks in advance.
i just purchased an 05 Black/Tan LS430 (Modern Luxury) and was just wondering:
1. is there a break in period when I should not 'rev' the engine? (i.e., I've heard that it's good not to maintain a certain speed, is this correct? but not sure if it's ok to keep changing the rpm?)
2. is it recommended to warm up the engine before driving it in the morning (or after parked for several hrs?)
3. how often should I change the oil (3K vs 5K miles)?
4. I am going to have the dealer install clear bra and tough guard for interior and exterior, did anyone ever have these done on your LS?
5. Lexus does the 1-time personalized setting change, what settings do you guys change from the factory-default setting?
6. any other precautions that I should take?
thanks in advance.
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There is a break in period. Do not drive the car hard, do not drive it soft. Vary your RPMs. ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
There really isn't no need to warm the engine, that was kinda done away with a few years ago.
As for oil change, I do it whenever the car tells me to, or the Lexus dealer mails me about it.
Clear bra is smart. If tough guard is what I think it is (the never expire wax and crap) it's a waste of money.
I personally waiting a few months before changing my personlized settings. You should be given a list of the changes you can do.
The car doesn't drive like other sedans. It's a lot shorter, keep that in mind. Also, it's fricken fast.
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There really isn't no need to warm the engine, that was kinda done away with a few years ago.
As for oil change, I do it whenever the car tells me to, or the Lexus dealer mails me about it.
Clear bra is smart. If tough guard is what I think it is (the never expire wax and crap) it's a waste of money.
I personally waiting a few months before changing my personlized settings. You should be given a list of the changes you can do.
The car doesn't drive like other sedans. It's a lot shorter, keep that in mind. Also, it's fricken fast.
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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congrats on your purchase. The only thing I changed in my C-best setting is have all four doors unlock when I press unlock on my remote. In your case, touching the handle with your smart key. Because if you have people riding with you, its so annoying to open your door, then unlock it for everyone else, or press the remote 2 or 3 times to get the other doors to unlock.
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I totally agree with that last one. I also had the recirc changed to auto- when auto AC was pushed. I like to use everything automatic all the time.
So after all the pricing questions what kind of deal did you get?
So after all the pricing questions what kind of deal did you get?
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thanks vraa for your input ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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There is a break in period. Do not drive the car hard, do not drive it soft. Vary your RPMs. ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
There really isn't no need to warm the engine, that was kinda done away with a few years ago.
As for oil change, I do it whenever the car tells me to, or the Lexus dealer mails me about it.
Clear bra is smart. If tough guard is what I think it is (the never expire wax and crap) it's a waste of money.
I personally waiting a few months before changing my personlized settings. You should be given a list of the changes you can do.
The car doesn't drive like other sedans. It's a lot shorter, keep that in mind. Also, it's fricken fast.![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
There really isn't no need to warm the engine, that was kinda done away with a few years ago.
As for oil change, I do it whenever the car tells me to, or the Lexus dealer mails me about it.
Clear bra is smart. If tough guard is what I think it is (the never expire wax and crap) it's a waste of money.
I personally waiting a few months before changing my personlized settings. You should be given a list of the changes you can do.
The car doesn't drive like other sedans. It's a lot shorter, keep that in mind. Also, it's fricken fast.
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thanks GRAND_LS4
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congrats on your purchase. The only thing I changed in my C-best setting is have all four doors unlock when I press unlock on my remote. In your case, touching the handle with your smart key. Because if you have people riding with you, its so annoying to open your door, then unlock it for everyone else, or press the remote 2 or 3 times to get the other doors to unlock.
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i got quite good deal finally...
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I totally agree with that last one. I also had the recirc changed to auto- when auto AC was pushed. I like to use everything automatic all the time.
So after all the pricing questions what kind of deal did you get?
So after all the pricing questions what kind of deal did you get?
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2. is it recommended to warm up the engine before driving it in the morning (or after parked for several hrs?)
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