Lexusfreak

I've also recommended those tires as well rw! :D B) If it comes in travel's size, the H4S would probably be a better choice for a slightly softer & quieter ride. ;)

It can't be that bad then :D The ES, Avalon & RX were all on that list! B) ;)

Agreed! lol ;)

What exactly do you mean by 'excellent high performance'? By definition there really is no 'high performance' all season tire. All season tires are not high performance in any category, no matter what the companies tell you. Summer tires will always perform better in the dry (a halfway decent street set will perform better in the wet too) and winter tires will always perform better in the snow/ice/freezing temperatures. All-season tires are never 'high performance' in anything, but rather a somewhat mediocre compromise in everything. They will never be able to offer the performance that season specialized tires will. As established already, I am the resident BMW auto-crosser :P ← Well as stated by Sport Cross earlier in his thread, he was having trouble with his car because of the snow & because it does not snow much where he is was wondering if it was necessary at all to put specific winter rubber on the car. I suggested a 'top shelf' high performance all season that should do the job. You haven't told us anything we did not know already with regards to actualy summer tires & winter tires & their specific functions.......some don't need 2 or more sets of wheels & tires, nor do they want them because of various reasons. Sport Cross did not mention anything about 'auto-crossing' either so I don't know exactly what point you were trying to make with that comment as it had nothing to do with the subject at hand. Also established already, I am one of the tire 'advisors' for both LOC & CL :whistles: :P There are many 'all season' tires in whatever category you want them to be classified as that will perform a more than admirable job to get one through winter driving conditions without much fuss. If the weather is that horrendous out....even with winter rubber & it's not an 'emergency', then why go out at all? :whistles: Exercising good common sense sometimes is better than any tire ever made no matter how good the traction is. :whistles: ;)

I would call a couple Lexus dealers & ask about the 'total' capacity if the GS transmission......a lot of the dealers will just give you the 'drain & fill' capacity. Also check your owners manual....it should give your the capacity for the power steering fluid. If your GS calls for 5W30, I don't think you should use 0W40.....the 40 grade I think is slightly too thick of viscosity & I believe you loose the benefit of the 'energy conserving' part of the engine oil that the 5W 30 has.....so you will get a little worse gas mileage. My ES needed about 16 litres to do a complete 100% tranny fluid flush. About 3 - 4 litres or so were needed for the actualy 'flushing' of the old fluid & the rest was for the tranny & torque converter. B) & your right, what a difference afterwards.

Your right sw....the Michelins are quite pricy. B)

Perhaps the next generation ES will catch everyone's attention! It's important to remember that no other auto maker can compete with the ES in terms of overall quality, reliability & re-sale value. I don't think Lexus is slipping as much as there is so much available on the market in that segment.....it's easy for the ES to be overlooked which is a shame. B)

I agree....more selection if you move down to 17". B)

Unless I read this wrong, travelgal is looking for a the best ride, not a handler in particular conditions. That said, although pricey, you can't go wrong with the Michelin MXV4. By far the best riding tire for the year/make/model travelgal quoted. They're soft, so they won't last as long, but the ride couldn't be smoother and the handling is just fantastic. Those things really dig into the road when you want them to, trust me :whistles: I rode those for two years and got about 35-40k miles out of them. Unfortunately, I recently had to make a buget decision. I replaced them with a Pirelli model (don't recall which model right now) that is supposedly almost identical to the MXV4, but a little harder, so they should last a little longer. They cost about half as much and I'm pleased with them, but I can tell a difference in the smoothness and handling - I definitely miss the MXV4 and will put them back on the next time around unless, of course, there's something better available then. ← Your on the right track Shaggz, however due to the nature of the rubber & tread compound, the Goodyear Triple Treads would trump the Michelin MXV4 large in the ride quality department. My Toyo's even trump the Michelins......they are not a bad riding tire, I agree, but there are better choices out there. ;) B)

According to Tirerack, this is the only 18" winter tire in your size that will go on your RX...click the link: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp...ing=ZR&x=66&y=7

Keep in mind the the pour temp IS NOT the engine pumping temp for fluids. Take about 20 degress off for the true temp. ← Even at -40 - -45 is more than enough......I have never seen the Toronto area that cold ever in over 28 years I've lived here. ;)

Yes, the Asl, ATM, AME etc should be 100% more then what most will need. The Series 2000 (0-30) and Series 3000 are not racing oils. The series 2000 20-50 is a racing oil. Both Series 2000 will have leess viscosity increases if you are worry about it. Yes, these oils can go just as long, if not longer in some cases. The Series 300 HDD has the best add package Amsoil sells. Do I use it, no since I think there ASL (5w-30) does what I need...1-year drain. ← Thanks mburn......just checking to make sure! B) I'm sticking with the 5w30 ASL series. I don't need the HDD (Heavy duty diesel) 5W30. lol

There XL series, low level WAS PAO based but now moved to a high end group 3 due to keep cost down. There ASL, ATM, AME etc are all mid levels for Amosil There high level are Series 2000 and 3000. They have higher add packs. All these levels have a price; hence you get a better oil. The kicker for me is that there XL series is like within some really small price of there ASL etc series. Why pay, for example, $50 for a Xl series (7,500 miles) when you can get their mid oil (which can go UP to 25K miles) for the same or close price...I do not get it. ← I agree! The ASL series should be more than fine for our applications. I just got the Amsoil product guide the other day & for some reason, I thought the 2000 & 3000 series you mentioned said it's for a racing application? I assume these (2000 & 3000 series) should last the same amount of time as the ASL series? but I bet it's $3-4 a qt more? If that's the case.....it's starting to get ridiculous now am I right? lol

There ASL is our the mid line so to speak. Also Lexus can not deny you any warranty unless the oil is directly related to the problem. This is from Amosil “Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) recommend consumers use lubricants of the proper viscosity grade and service classification. Any oil, whether it’s petroleum oil or synthetic, may be used without affecting the overall warranty coverage. OEMs pay or deny warranty claims based on the findings of failure analysis. To affect the vehicle warranty, the lubricant must be directly responsible for the failure. If the oil did not cause the problem the warranty cannot be voided, regardless of the brand of oil used, viscosity, or the length of time or number of miles the oil was used.” ← mburn, your saying that the ASL formula is only the 'mid-line' for Amsoil? What is the top line then? The XL-7500 must be their 'enrty level' synthetic. ;)

At that amount of kilometers, it's not necessary to do a complete 100% ATF change. Just do a drain & fill. I'll be using the ATF for the power steering system as well in the spring. Continue using the recommended viscosity grade (5w 30) as 0W30 is over kill for the Toronto area even though it's like -25 out! The Amsoil 5W 30 pours at -60 degrees! B)

Right now I use both Mobil 1 & K & N oil filters (mobil 1's however you have to get in the states as they do not offer them yet in Canada). K & N's can be purchased at Canadian Tire. I'll be switching to the Amsoil HD - heavy duty oil filters when I switch to Amsoil. If you go on the Amsoil website, do a search for the Toronto Distribution Center as it's located in Mississauga. If your having problems, let me know.....I'll give you the address & phone number. B)

Anybody know specifically how many 'personalized' settings one can make to the 97 - 01 generation & what they are exactly? B)

Let's not forget also.......Amsoil XL-7500 series is not even Amsoil's best 5W 30 synthetic......Amsoil (ASL) 5W 30 is & will last 12,500 miles or 1 year (used with Amsoil's HD - Heavy duty oil filters in which 2 are needed). So it's actually cheaper to use Amsoil in the long run by far........just because I'm me, I doubt I would go that far since I have a Lexus Extended warranty.......but regardless, my owners manual states I need to change it every 5,000 miles or 6 months which ever comes first.......time usually come before mileage for me so I'm still on 2 oil changes per year! ;) B) Mobil 1 is good, no doubt.......Amsoil is better & that's the truth. ;) :whistles:

Ouch! :o

Were happy to help! :D B)

True & agreed! ;) B)

They should all be 'user friendly' with the suggestion if one does not want to perform these functions to then take it to the dealer......at least that way, the customer has the choice. All owners of high end & main stream vehicles like choice. ;)

LLumar is better than 3M & lasts longer.......try their website www.llumar.com to find dealers near you. B)

Try doing a search first on this forum to find the information your looking for. B)