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Old 03-26-11, 10:22 AM
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Default Just bought 2008 LS460!!!

Just bought 2008 LS460 with 23k miles, paid 39.5k. Have a few questions though:

1) The engine is kind of making pinging noise, and yes I have been using higher grade fuel. Took it to the dealer and not sure why, they could not reproduce it. This happens after it warms up for a while and then when I stop and go or during uphill, I am able to reproduce it.

2) The car did not have the manual and hence was wondering if there is a online document or where I could buy the book

3) How do I program to open my garage door? I know this should be in the manual and I need this help immediately

It drives smooth, and enjoying. Got worried and took the extended warranty for 125k miles (platinum). Any help is deeply appreciated!!!
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1) could that be the fuel injector noise? if so, normal

2) sign up account on lexus.com as owner, you can request manual free
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3) https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...or-opener.html
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Originally Posted by rominl
2) sign up account on lexus.com as owner, you can request manual free
sadly, i think that's no longer the case
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Congrats on the new purchase! One of the best feelings is driving this vehicle around and knowing that its yours.. btw it doesnt fade much either, after a year I still feel the same passion for mine.
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Congrats on the 460
Enjoy...post up a pic for us.
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Congrats on the purchase. Any plans for mods?
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Originally Posted by cheez80
sadly, i think that's no longer the case
really? lexus got cheaper?
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If you call Lexus, they should send you the manuals for free. 1-800-25-Lexus. Congratulations!
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If Lexus won't provide one free, I found several on Ebay. May be less expensive than dealer.
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CONGRATS!! im new to this game too, i paid 38kOTD but mine has 39k miles... :P did your car have the valve spring replacement recall done?? post up some pics when you can

O and yeah lexus is getting cheaper.... for ex. here locally at a high class mall they offered free valet for a year or two and a few valet locations but recently they cut out that deal.... they also use to display cars around the mall but now they stopped :/

anyways hope everything works out for you!!!
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Originally Posted by rominl
really? lexus got cheaper?
i registered for the lexus driver's portal and saw the link the first night, but got an error message after i filled out all my info. the next day, the option was gone haha. this was in february, i think
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Congrats on a great ride!
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I just called Lexus this morning, and they mentioned that they would send the manual for free for the first time. Thanks for the posting and I got lucky!!!

But the only problem now I have is the clinking/pinging/valve noise that I have been getting. I'll take it to the dealer with the additional info that I got from this posting.

Thanks for all the responses and I appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by dreddy
I just called Lexus this morning, and they mentioned that they would send the manual for free for the first time. Thanks for the posting and I got lucky!!!

But the only problem now I have is the clinking/pinging/valve noise that I have been getting. I'll take it to the dealer with the additional info that I got from this posting.

Thanks for all the responses and I appreciate it.
I know you are using premium fuel but have you tried changing brands of fuel, just a shot in the dark? I use Shell premium and my LS engine is exceptionally quiet at all times. Do you know if the valve spring recall was performed? If so, they could have overlooked something. Maybe you can reproduce the noise with a service adviser in the car with you.


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