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#9307 of 9376 Re: Highland better than RX300? [Ratha] by wwest Feb 28, 2009 (2:55 pm)
Replying to: Ratha (Feb 26, 2009 6:04 pm) Not true up until "today".   The HL with 3rd row seat capability outweighs the RX.   The latest HL is now available with a 187HP I4 but not with F/awd.   On the other hand the Venza (same weight as the HL) can be purchased with the new I4 AND F/awd.   Strange.   If you're not in a great hurry I suspect the new I4 will soon be available with DFI.   2011..??   All Toyota and Lexus FWD and F/awd vehicles still have the 1-2 second "re-acceleration" downshift delay/hesitation. But now being partially overcome by some predictive firmware added to the transaxle upshift logic. The fallacy is that this feature cannot work unless the driver is aware, upon a lift-throttle event, of their next motion on the gas pedal.   The Mazda CX-7 might be a good alternative to the Venza if you mill the engine head to get the 12:1 compression ration common for a DFI engine and "wire" the turbo wastegate fully open.
#9308 of 9376 accessories belt by dlsmith1 Mar 20, 2009 (5:25 am)
I have a 2002 rx300 with 57,000 miles ( original owner) noticed a whinning noise on cold days. Took it to Lexus dealership today. They say I should replace accessories belts ($250) and timing belt also for a total of $650.00. Visual inspection he says the belts are tight but they are probably hard from age which is causing the noise. Didn't show cracks on the surface. Should I replace and also should I go ahead and replace timing belt? Is this a good price? Additional could it be anything else ie powersteering low or dirty fluid causing the noise. Notice no difference in driving so far. Thanks Replies to this message: chikoo (Mar 20, 2009 7:32 am) wwest (Mar 20, 2009 8:41 am) chikoo (Mar 20, 2009 9:30 am) pschiffe (Mar 20, 2009 7:09 pm) rugmankc (Mar 21, 2009 6:15 pm) dlsmith1 (Mar 22, 2009 8:24 am) rugmankc (Mar 24, 2009 5:20 pm)
#9309 of 9376 Re: accessories belt [dlsmith1] by chikoo Mar 20, 2009 (7:32 am)
Replying to: dlsmith1 (Mar 20, 2009 5:25 am) try the belt conditioner spray from Autozone. Cost 2 bucks. If that helps, it does indicate that the belts are the cause.
#9310 of 9376 Re: accessories belt [dlsmith1] by wwest Mar 20, 2009 (8:41 am)
Replying to: dlsmith1 (Mar 20, 2009 5:25 am) My '01 RX300 now has ~75,000 miles and none of the belts have been replaced and I don't expect to do so until one breaks. Replies to this message: chikoo (Mar 20, 2009 9:30 am)
#9311 of 9376 Re: accessories belt [wwest] by chikoo Mar 20, 2009 (9:30 am)
Replying to: wwest (Mar 20, 2009 8:41 am) >and I don't expect to do so until one breaks.   Not the best advice I would offer someone, that is unless I own a towing service and want to build up a customer base who are stranded on the side of the highway. Change the belts if visually they have cracks and look dried up.
#9312 of 9376 Re: accessories belt [dlsmith1] by pschiffe Mar 20, 2009 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: dlsmith1 (Mar 20, 2009 5:25 am) I agree, try the aerosol belt dressing, works wonders for squealing belts. Lexus recommends replacement of the timing belt at 90K miles, I don't see any reason to do it sooner!   Pete
#9313 of 9376 Re: accessories belt [dlsmith1] by rugmankc Mar 21, 2009 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: dlsmith1 (Mar 20, 2009 5:25 am) dlsmith1,   Don't replace the timing belt, it should go to 120k or beyond. My 2002 is at 120k now and I will probably do it just to be safe. Forget the dealer, find a good local mechanic thru referrals, if necessary, and cut those bills in half. When you do the the timing belt do the water pump also.   I would say it is the belt, mine did the same thing. If I remember correctly, the spray didn't help. But I would at least try it first, nothing to lose.   FYI: I do a lot of highway miles , but this vehicle has been superb thru the 120k. Also, anyone looking for new tires, try the Michelin LTX/MS. I just put my second set on after 80k with at least 5k left. The ride is superb on them. Pricey even thru Tire Rack. But, at 80k+ longevity, well worth it.   Ken Replies to this message: dlsmith1 (Mar 22, 2009 8:24 am) rugmankc (Mar 24, 2009 5:20 pm)
#9314 of 9376 Re: accessories belt [rugmankc] by dlsmith1 Mar 22, 2009 (8:24 am)
Replying to: rugmankc (Mar 21, 2009 6:15 pm) Thank you both so much. I did replace the drive belts yesterday. Prior to getting your message. I found a guy in Rockville MD LXT automative. Former (16years) diagiontics manger for a Lexus dealership. Paid half the price. Found him on a lexus web chat. Thanks again for the advice. Just bought tires hope not to have to do it again soon (smile). But will also keep the water pump advice in mind. Replies to this message: rugmankc (Mar 24, 2009 5:20 pm)
#9315 of 9376 Re: accessories belt [dlsmith1] by rugmankc Mar 24, 2009 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: dlsmith1 (Mar 22, 2009 8:24 am) Enjoy your RX   Ken
#9316 of 9376 2001 RX300 145K Buy by toddio2 Apr 26, 2009 (10:35 am)
I just purchased the above. The previous owner drove it through an automatic car wash listening to the radio. Ripped it right off. I could get some radio but not much. I purchased a new OEM power antenna mast, disassembled the broken pieces (not much left but a bushing) and re inserted the power cable into the motor successfully. There is no antenna cable female end to connect to the male connector on the power antenna assembly. There is a power clip to the assembly and grounding machine screws, but no antenna cable back to the dash. Am I missing something? I am grateful for whatever response I get. Thank you. Regards, Toddio

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