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I have a new blade. Where can I get Laser Cut to duplicate my 1998 RX300 key? I found a 4-digit key tag in my key box but not sure if it belongs to my 1998 RX300.

Anyone knows which company made the navigation system for Lexus?

IMO, RX300 has a sloped back making it small trunk space compared to Highlander. The sloped back was an aerodynamic design so as to avoid air resistance. When the incoming air slide up the car and come down the rear, it hits the rear top. With sloped rear, the returning air does not hit the rear top of RX300 and make the SUV runs quieter. Don't you realize sedan is always quiet?

Fast moving object always creates a vacuum space on its path. A perfect designed vehical should create a 100% vacuum space. Since no vehical is 100% aerodynamic designed, we won't be 100% suffocated inside the vehical. RX300 probably was so close to aerodynamic designed that you heard that kind of "close to vacuum state" sound when you open the windows at high speed.

When you open the windows at high speed, the higher the better, and sit in the rear, do you feel a lot of wind blows on your face? If it doesn't, you probably get one of the best areodynamic design cars in the world.

I had my RX in for service today and was talking with the service manager about this....he said don't use any burned cds in the car....he had a stack that he had to pull out of a GS b/c it jammed the player. He said that had been happening a lot here lately....but I probably won't change my ways....haven't had any problems yet....and I figured that I would see them after 3 years. Just thought you might want to know what he had to say about it. I am sure that was also what he was "supposed" to say.

Using CD-R or CD-RW will not jam CD player. ... LOL ...

Some old CD players can't read CD-R and CD-RW because these recordable CDs have lower reflective index. My 15 years old home CD player can read any CD. My 8 years old Kenwood car CD player cannot read any CD-R and CD-RW. New CD players should be able to read any CD. I believe Lexus RX300 CD player should be new design and able to read any CD. Mine is working fine, but I have never used CD-RW.

Ok, I figured it's about time I start a topic, and since I put my vehicle

in the Owner's Garage, this sounds like a good spot. My title say's it's

green but it certainly looks more Silver to Gray. Any comments, or

thought's, please attach them to the thread. It's got 60K on it now, but

it's in great shape. I had the windshield replaced recently due to a stone,

but stuff like that is bound to happen.

One of my friend's recently rode in it, and commented "Nice car,

but you can't go off-roading". I can't imagine anyone going off-roading

in a Lexus, but if anyone does-- drop me a note, just so I can tell him

it's possible---lol.

Thanxs in Advance

PharmGuy (Paul)

PharmGuy,

Did you just buy the 2001 RX300? How much did you pay for it? It is from a dealer or from a private party? Do you have a picture of it?

Where did you get your windshield replace?

I have only one complaint regarding my 2000 RX300. The leather on the driver's seat has split on the side and also shows fine split lines on the seat itself. I reported the side split before the warranty expired and the dealership made a clumsy repair which has since broken apart. Obviously the pressure from getting in and out would tear apart any liquid repair. What are the chances of my getting a replacement from the company? I know that Lexus supposedly uses a high quality leather, but I'm not convinced of this with my seat. The leather itself is paper thin! Never experienced this problem with any of my Dad's 3 Mercedes over the years -- and he kept one for 150,000 miles. Would appreciate any suggestions to remedy the situation. Thank you!! Linda

Linda C,

How heavy are you? Don't worry to tell because we don't see you.

Well, after mulling it around it my mind for a while (and getting worse fuel economy), I decided to go with some premium gas (chevron w/ techron...love the stuff) and have already seen a 1.5 MPG increase in fuel economy. That is after 2 tanks....and it still seems to be climbing. Don't know if anyone else has had the same results, but I sure do like seeing higer numbers up on the display!! It is good for me mentally I guess :-) Anyone else experience a similar thing? I really didn't expect it to make any difference at all.

Is yours AWD or 2WD?

What is the average gas mileage when you used 87?

What is the average gas mileage when you used 92/93?

Hello bluestu,

It makes more sense to flush the transmission for $130 (around 15 quarts T-IV) than drain-and-refill for $50 (around 4 quarts T-IV).

When you flush the transmission, don't forget to ask the Service if flushing the transmission, the transfer case also get flushed. This is truth only if transmission and transfer case share the same fluid. Note: You don't have transfer case if yours is not AWD.

According to my 2001 RX300 Owner's Manual:

Transfer Case uses GL-5 gear oil, 0.9L or 1-quart

Differential uses GL-5 gear oil, 0.9L or 1-quart

It doesn't clear state the Front and Rear differential.

A Toyota dealer changed my Front and Rear Differential, using 2-quart of GL-5 80W90 gear oil. It also stated that Transaxle and Transfer Case use the same fluid. If I am not wrong, transaxle means transmission.

A Lexus dealer told me that Transfer Case uses Type T-IV fluid. He said, " ... Sometimes the Owner's Manual is confusing. ..."

http://www.autoworld.com/RX300.htm says, "... automatic transmission with integrated transfer case ..."

http://www.carsdirect.com/research/lexus/r...00/base/reviews also says, "... automatic transmission with integrated transfer case. ..."

They mean that transfer case should use Type T-IV, not gear oil.

However, another Lexus dealer told me that Transfer Case uses gear oil, not T-IV fluid.

Very, very confusing.

Is yours AWD?

I talked with a mechanic who works strictly on Toyotas and he said just draining and and refilling the transmission is a waste of money because only a fraction of the fluid is actually replaced. He suggested totally flushing the transmission which he says cleans all the debris from the wire mesh filter inside the transmission. He said the transmission uses T/IV fluid and the gear box and differentials use the 80/90 gear oil. He recommended changing those also. He said you should flush the transmission at least every 30,000 mi. or whenever the fluid starts to look dirty. The fluid should appear pinkish in color when it is clean.

I think this an important subject that all car owners should be aware of!!! This is comparable to having the engine oil changed regularly.

"Just draining and refilling the transmission" is not a waste of money although you only change 1/4 to 1/3 of them. You can do it more frequently. If you are going to flush the transmission every 40K, you can do drain-and-refill every 10K. You don't have 100% clean fluid, and you don't have 100% dirty fluid either.

I am not sure if RX300's transmission has filter screen.

Yes, transmission uses T-IV fluid. Front and rear differential use GL-5 80W90 gear fluid. Do you know what type of fluid used in Transfer Case (if yours is AWD). Some said "GL-5", some said "T-IV" Can anyone tell?

The transfer case uses 80/90W gear oil. I know, I replaced a couple transmissions, transfer cases, and rear main seals.

The rear diff. uses 80/90W gear oil, transmission uses T/IV.

Mine is a 2001 RX 300 AWD Automatic Transmission.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

1. Front differential uses GL-5 80W90 gear oil

2. Rear differential uses GL-5 80W90 gear oil

3. Transfer case also uses GL-5 80W90 gear oil.

I cannot find the Filled Plug for the Transfer Case. Is it filled together with the Front Differential or separate?

I called 2 Lexus dealers about 2001 Lexus RX300 AT AWD. One told me that Transfer Case uses Type T-IV transmission fluid. One told me that Transfer Case uses GL-5 gear oil.

I called 3 Toyota dealers about 2001 Toyota Highlander AT AWD. Two of them told me that Transfer Case uses GL-5 gear oil. One of them told me that Transfer Case uses Type T-IV fluid.

I took my 2001 RX300 AT AWD to a Toyota dealer (which told me that Transfer Case should use GL-5 gear oil). When I picked up my vehicle, the service slip states

"Drained and filled both front and rear diff. fluids. 4 pints.

Transaxle and trans. has the same fluid"

Then I was charged only 4 unit of gear oil, $1.50 each unit.

(If I am not wrong, 1 quart = 2 pints)

Note: My 2001 Lexus RX300 Owner's Manuals says that both Transfer Case and Differential use 1 quart of GL-5 gear oil.

I am so confused.

Does anyone know the Toyota part numbers for 2001 RX300 Front and Rear Disc Brakes?

I had my transmission fluid drained and replaced recently at the Toyota Quick Service, and I asked two service guys if I needed to have the differential fluid changed, and they said that it all flowed together. They also said that there was no transmission filter. Is all of this true or have I once again been misinformed?

I crawled under my RX300. I found there are seperate drain plugs for Transmission, front Differential, and Transfer Case.

Automatic Transmission fluid filled from the ATF dip stick.

I saw a drain plug for front Differential.

I cannot find the drain plug for Transfer Case.

Whick "Toyota Quick Service" did you use?

If I change Automatic Transmission fluid, do I still need to change the Front Differential fluid separately? I wonder if the Automatic Transmission actually sharing the fluid with the Front Differential (fluid flows through them).

Any women attracts to RX is either very desperated or very stupid. It worths only $40K.

If I change Rear Differential fluid, do I need to change the Transfer Case fluid separately? I wonder if The Rear Differential and Transfer Case actually sharing the same fluid (the fluid flow together).

Any idea how to remove Crayon marks on the leather. I used diluted Woolite and removed majority of the stains.

Fix your exhaust, not custom make hitch receiver.