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SUVs Lexus RX 300/330/350 2010 RX 350 Features, driving experiences and Problems
156 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 7:43 AM
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Replying to: rparis (Nov 21, 2009 10:02 am) Yes, the '01 and after RX300 series seems to be especially subject to burned and odorous ATF. The average driver probably wouldn't notice, something Toyota and Lexus are relying heavilly on I bet. Only driver's truly needing, and understanding, F/awd functionality will take note of the difference.
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Replying to: wwest (Nov 21, 2009 2:34 pm) What is the actual affect? Thank you.
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Replying to: rparis (Nov 22, 2009 8:01 am) |
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Replying to: maximafan (Nov 21, 2009 1:21 pm) Regarding power outlet, there are two in the front, both deep down in the center armrest/storage bin. There is none for the rear seats, so it is very inconvenient for kids to plug in stuff such as DVD players. (I do have to give Lexus credit for including one 12V outlet in the cargo area.) Maybe Lexus is just trying to get every customer to purchase models with navigation and entertainment system -- and pay $50k+ for the vehicle. Nice marketing effort.
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Replying to: rparis (Nov 22, 2009 8:01 am) The best the F/awd Venza can do is 50/50 and that only during acceleration from a stop or from a low speed, the system is disabled once you attain a moderate road speed. The system will also engage upon front wheelspin/slip. Otherwise FWD only is used. The primary difference for the RX is the ability to manually engage the rear drive system at lower speeds. Insofar as I can tell the Ford escape was the first to use this F/awd design, an electromechanical clutch mounted just in front of the rear differential inside the rear differential case. Ford's evolutionary history for this system is a bit interesting. They initially provided a manual engagement switch for the system. To prevent misuse, overuse, they had a thermistor mounted within the case such that the driver would be warned of impending overheat (indicator on) and then an actual overheat (flashing indicator) condition wherein the driver was advised to stop and allow the clutch to cool off. Too many failures resulted, apparently from driver intentional misuse, and the manual switch mode was abandoned while the automatic firmware control was continued. Next came an episode, continuing to this day, of blown seals, repetitively blown seals, in the PTO case along with numerous instances of PTO replacement. Mazda, in the CX-7 same system, at about the same time this blown seal issue started developing for Ford, went to providing cooling, engine coolant circulation, for the PTO. My guess is that the PTO is overheating and "boiling" the 70 weight, thereby overcoming the seal. Owners are reporting a HORRID odor/smell when the seal blows. It will be interesting to see if Lexus sticks with the manual control switch and/or begins cooling the PTO. |
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Replying to: jtla (Nov 22, 2009 9:15 am) |
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Hi everyone. We just purchased our 2010 RX the other day and we love it!! I have been playing with all the customizations and was wondering if anyone knows if you can turn off the green ECO mode light on the dash?
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Replying to: longfrance (Nov 24, 2009 9:14 am)
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Replying to: inphoman (Nov 24, 2009 6:43 pm) Very little wind noise; ventilated seats worked - not great, but we did feel it - assuming the low fan of the auto ac might affect vent fan level? |
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| Lexus RX consumer rating 8.5, Chevrolet Equinox 9.2. Interesting!! | |
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