Maintenance
Lexus Transfer Case
Transfer Case
Transfers the power from the transmission/transaxle to the front and rear axles of a 4WD and many AWD vehicles.
Service Interval: 15k-100k, some vehicles, never (inspect only)
Service Interval varies greatly depending on the type of driving you do. Under extreme conditions, some vehicles actually call for every 15k miles, while under normal driving conditions, some [...]
Lexus Differential FAQ
Lexus Differential
Attached to your transmission (in FWD cars) and is in the center of the drive axle in RWD cars. 4WD/AWD vehicles will have differentials in the front and rear, as well as a center differential and/or transfer case.
Service Interval: 12k-30k, some vehicles, never (inspect only)
Service Interval varies greatly depending on the type of [...]
Lexus Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid FAQ
Pumped through the transmission and torque converter – responsible for heat dissipation, lubrication and protection
Service Interval: 15k-100k
Manufacturers vary greatly in service recommendations. Some suggest a drain and fill (only replacing 3 or so of the 9-12 quarts in the system), some a drain and fill with filter replacement, and some a full [...]
Lexus Coolant FAQ
Flows from the engine to the radiator and back again, transferring heat from the Lexus engine to the ambient air. Protects internal engine components.
Service Interval: 30k-150k or 2 years to 6 years
Typical green ethylene glycol coolants are good for 2 years or 30k miles. Other coolants will have longer service intervals. Use a hygrometer to [...]
Lexus spark plug replacement chart
Lexus spark plug replacement
Gasoline engines need three things to run – fuel, compression (of air or a gas containing oxygen) and spark, these take care of the spark.
Typical Service Interval: 30k, 60k, 90, 100k, 110k, 120k
Typically, if a vehicle is equipped with copper spark plugs, it has a service interval of 30k. Double Platinum [...]
Lexus Specific Trouble Codes
Code Description
P1100 BARO Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P1120 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P1121 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Range/Performance Problem
P1125 Throttle Control Motor Circuit Malfunction
P1126 Magnetic Clutch Circuit Malfunction
