lonewolf69

Hi Guys, Newbie here on Lexus Owners Club forum getting ready to pick up 05' Blizzard Pearl end of month! :) Just wanted to "bump" this and throw this partial review out to the "experienced" GX470 owners here. Car & Driver mag review (3rd paragraph last two sentences): "diffs at each end. The Torsen directs more torque to the end with traction, and a traction-control system automatically brakes any spinning wheel, with a noticeable clunk when it kicks in. For extremely slippery situations the center differential can also be locked." Entire article can be found here: http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?se...3&page_number=1 Could this be the cause of the dreaded "clunking" noise?

If I'm not mistaken, I believe you'll need to use 91 OCTANE to achieve the ULEVII emissions standards listed in the specifications. If you use any lower OCTANE the vehicle with not be ULEVII compliant. I'm sorry, I can't remember where I've read this... Someone please correct me if I'm wrong? PS. Whether or not the OCTANE level is a factor for gas miledge is beyond me as my GX is back ordered until the end of March.... :)

This was almost the same question I was going to ask, but Maneshat beat me to it! I'm getting ready to take delivery of a brand new GX470 in about three weeks due to backorder. I noticed that most of the replies are explaining HOW to perform the maintenance, and while it is good information, it didn't really seem to answer the initial question. (flame retardant suit on) If I may restate/re-phrase the question: 1. How important is it to get scheduled maintenance performed at the dealer as opposed to the local Pepboys, Sears auto-center, local mechanic or do it yourself. In other words, is your 4yr/50K warranty voided if you go out of "network"? 2. What about the other options recommended at the time of server, (eg, Tire Rotation, air filter, etc...) if these aren't performed will this also void the warranty if you opted "out" of a particular Lexus recommended maintenance. 3. If you were to select a service from the full complete package, how would you know which service to choose from? I mean if you're a novice/layperson/non mechanically inclined, how in the world are you suppose to know which service is good to skimp on until the next service date? Please understand that I have owned about six cars now (all 2nd hand/pre-owned) and this is the FIRST time I'm buying a BRAND NEW Car! Although, I've been changing the motor oil and filters performing tire rotation, etc, in the past, on my other used vehicles, I'm a little hestistant to do so with the new GX470. Bottom line I don't want to ruin the warranty but at the same time, I don't want to waste money either. I don't want to "ruin" the GX because I was penny wise, & pound foolish.... :) Thanks for your help/advice in advance!