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    GX550 Real World MPG

    OT.
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    New TNGA-F shortcomings

    One of my favorite "Cut through the BS" Youtubers explains where this new frame falls short in a few places. Obviously 97% won't use the GX in the way TA does but it's interesting to see where Toyota sacrificed on this new platform. He segments his videos so easy to navigate. Cut to 4:28 for...
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    The Mileage (or KM) Check-In Thread

    1 month 1555 miles 20.8mpg. Last 200 all city albiet in a very small low traffic city...
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    Undercoating for winter climates

    I wouldn't say it ever cures or dries but rather leaves a protective film. I'm not a fan of anything that dries up.
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    GX550 Real World MPG

    Just ticked over 1555 miles this week and averaging 20.8 mpg. Last 200 miles has been all city.
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    Undercoating for winter climates

    “Hit” everything? Focused on the ladder frame, steel under tray protecting the gas tank, rear diff/axle, front & rear suspension.
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    Undercoating for winter climates

    Not at all. It gives off a smell similar to mineral spirits.
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    Undercoating for winter climates

    Yes, sprayed on then i use a 3” wide fine bristled paint brush to even and spread. A little goes a long way. Photos are post application.
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    Undercoating for winter climates

    Growing up in Glendale I feel your pain. On the plus side you can get away with washing your car once every couple months! Only thing I miss about Phx. Is the Mexican food and the smell of creosote bush after a good rain👍
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    Undercoating for winter climates

    Yeah, but you can’t touch your steering wheel April-Oct🤣.
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    Undercoating for winter climates

    Pilot friend recommended who’s had experience with it on aircraft. It’s also popular on a RAM truck forum I’m on. Goes on easy and lasts 2-3 seasons. Won’t harm electrical connections etc. and acts as a lubricant.
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    Undercoating for winter climates

    Have a feeling we’re in for a biblical winter. Toyota not being known for great rust protection I decided to stack the deck.
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    First oil filter dissect

    Any top brand 0-20 is fine. Nothing special about Toyota oil. I’m running Valvoline Advance. Using the recommended viscosity is much more important.
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    Mud Flaps On!

    We need part numbers por favor… looks great! We need part #s por favor…
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    5200 MILE UPDATE

    PUP is great oil! Good to hear someone else getting above 20mpg hwy. Drove mine home from Orange County back to Washington state recently averaging 21.
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    Am I expecting too much from a Lexus Dealer

    Sadly, it's become the norm. It's rare to find techs who will handle your rig with high the level of care it takes to avoid these small nicks etc. Running the air tool sloppily or letting it impact the rim is the likely cause. I would bring it up with the service Mgr. reminding him of the...
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    Luxury+ Arriving Early

    You'll likely avoid the brake rotor debacle but other than that I think your getting the same rig. Doubt we'll see any meaningful, (the kind they publish & market) changes til 26/27 at the soonest. It's such a big purchase not to get exactly the spec your after so can't blame you for passing on...
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    Mark Levinson 21-speaker audio sounds terrible on the GX 550 Luxury +

    I don't have a reference for the old GX system but zero complaints on the base system in my OT save for below 60hz. (subwoofer range). Front soundstage is excellent IMHO. Played with the ML system at my local dealer using my reference play list. Honestly could not say I like the ML better than...
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    Key card not detected

    Sorry, dumb question. Does every GX come with a key card? I don’t seem to have one…
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    Dealer Markup List California

    How Toyota responded to the engine recall hurt negotiating power on the buyer side. I did my deal before Toyota had issued the full engine long block replacement. My dealer was having deals fall through in the interim as people were understandably apprehensive with the initial findings and...
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    Dealer Markup List California

    Yes, happy to share my sales persons name and my sales documents if that helps. I paid cash and it was “take it or leave it” style negotiating. They had $699 dealer add for a coating which I declined and my guy was quick to remove it. I can explain how I ended up $1k under MSRP in a roundabout...
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    Dealer Markup List California

    Tustin Lexus. No markups and no dealer add ons etc. Ended up below MSRP by $1K.
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    First oil filter dissect

    I get that, just don’t see the need to simplify a bolt…
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    First oil filter dissect

    The spigot idea is a solution looking for the problem that doesn’t exist…
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    First oil filter dissect

    Not quite ready for the beer tap yet.
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    First oil filter dissect

    NA engine maybe but not today’s high strung boosted variants. I’ve always felt like the 10k interval was more marketing gimmick than sound advice. Seems this expert agrees. “Final thoughts” at the end.
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    Changed oil at 1200 miles

    Whole video is worth a watch but Last five minutes (final thoughts) summarize it.
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    Need a hacker for these noises!

    Didn’t have any trouble shutting that crap off for good. Haven’t heard a beep or seen a message since. Now I want my $5k back for all the useless tech I’ll never use!
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