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#14 of 21 Re: what is a 02 sensor??????????????? [2stuff] by lexydc Dec 27, 2006 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: 2stuff (Oct 25, 2006 6:39 pm) Unfortunately, I am glad to hear about your problem because the same thing has happened to me - RX300 1999 107,000 miles - although you have a newer car. My engine light was on and off 10/05 - driving 12 hr trip, so brought in to non-lexus garage - said needed new o2 sensor - ok. trip for 600+ miles the light went back on - I was furious. Back to garage some 600 miles later and said light still on. He checked - "no codes" - it is nothing. 12/05 back for Oil Change - please check light still on and off(as it was before the multiple 100 $$ repair)- still "no codes" - it is fine. 10/06 car acting a little funny - light still on/off. 11/06 notice of Oil Sludge settlement - bring my car to Lexus - yes it has Oil Sludge (figure that is why light is on) but also told needed a new o2 sensor and a charcoal canister -- about $1,500. Went back to garage re: 1st O2 sensor and said out of warranty - I said I brought it back 2x after installed b/c obviously was not fixed - said out of warranty. Now waiting until Oil Sludge is repaired...did you find out any more infor - would be curious to know if you have Oil Sludge, but should not be on 330 models ...love to hear from you what has happened as I see it was about 2 months ago you posted. Thanks!!! good luck!!
#15 of 21 new EPA ratings are out by steve_ HOST Feb 26, 2007 (8:51 pm)
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#16 of 21 Re: Lexus RX 300: Real World MPG [steve_] by chevy769 Mar 15, 2007 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 16, 2006 1:16 pm) 99 RX, 16.1 long term in city; 22 pure interstate at 75mph. 81,000 miles. Reg or premium gas.
#17 of 21 Re: 2002 RX300 [sorter] by lexus114 Jun 13, 2008 (6:55 am)
Replying to: sorter (Jul 23, 2006 12:42 pm) Is that on premium,or regular fuel?
#18 of 21 Re: Lexus RX 300: Real World MPG [steve_] by debsrx300 Jul 18, 2009 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 16, 2006 1:16 pm) We recently aquired a 2001 RX300 72,000 miles We took a short trip today 100 miles each way. Just before we hit the exit ramp on the way back 43.9 MPG Cruise set at 69-70 mph two adults, two teen age campers and 150lbs of camping gear I can't believe it is that great. In town so far 23 - 24 MPG Incredible for an SUV. Replies to this message: la4mead (Jul 20, 2009 11:06 am)
#19 of 21 Re: Lexus RX 300: Real World MPG [debsrx300] by la4mead Jul 20, 2009 (11:06 am)
Replying to: debsrx300 (Jul 18, 2009 12:45 pm) That's exceptional fuel economy for an RX. I've feathered the pedal to get 29 MPG on a whole tank a while back, but usually around 20 city/24 highway. Normal low (heavy foot) is about 17.5.   I'd check out actual based on miles travelled / gallons used rather than the computer as a comparison. Just somehting else to compare, my computer actually displays a little less (worse) MPG than actual, but it's usually within 1 MPG. I don't know if you will continue to see close to 40 MPG, but that's a fine goal.
#20 of 21 Re: 2000 RX300 AWD [glenford] by hawktech Aug 22, 2009 (8:40 pm)
Replying to: glenford (Jun 17, 2006 6:00 am) Any transmission issues with the 2000 RX300??? I heard Lexus fixed the transmission problems that have plagued the 1999 RX 300, BUT I want to hear it from a few Lexus owners that have over 120,000 miles... Replies to this message: la4mead (Aug 22, 2009 8:57 pm)
#21 of 21 Re: 2000 RX300 AWD [hawktech] by la4mead Aug 22, 2009 (8:57 pm)
Replying to: hawktech (Aug 22, 2009 8:40 pm) My good friend (who is not into cars enough to post on a forum) has over 200,000 miles on his 2000 AWD (model year with 50/50 front/rear torque split) with no problems, no hesitation, and the fluid stays pink. He drives it hard (sheesh, I thought I had a lead foot) and commutes in suburban and some urban L.A. traffic. He knows to ask for transmission fluid and filter changes, and rotates them into his service schedule. I don't know if that helps, but it couldn't hurt.   '99 FWD models had a valve body problem that was cured during the model year. Perhaps your '00 AWD, while not a particularly stout design, may be one of the more reliable models. Good luck (but don't skimp on the type IV fluid and filters

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