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Forum: General Discussion
10-15-2013, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,034
Navigation ETA Error
Just did a 1900+ mile round trip in my 2008 IS-F and noted the ETA on the navigation screen was off by about +2 hours ... until the last 20 miles.
For example, on the return leg with 250 miles...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-29-2013, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,518
Solved!
The Homelink firmware in the 2008 Lexus system is not completely compatible with Chamberlain's Security2+ remote transmitters.
This issue has been described elsewhere. Chamberlain updated their...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-26-2013, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 882
Leather/Non-leather Interior Panels
Can anyone post a diagram of the IS-F's interior seats and door cards that identifies the leather and non-leather panels?
On page 267 of the Owner's Manual it clearly states there are "Leather"...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-11-2013, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,518
Homelink: Right Button
I was unable to program the right-hand Homelink button today to open a garage door. Neither the GDO remote control programming nor the rolling code programming were successful.
The left-hand and...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-04-2013, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,053
LSD or not LSD, that is the question.
I actually knew the engineers at Gleason in New York who invented the Torsen differential. This was when dinosaurs roamed the Earth before the technology started its life of perpetual corporate...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-16-2013, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,181
Surprise: It's Normal
I booked the IS-F in to the dealer and surprise, surprise ... the behavior is NORMAL!
Although the steepest grade at the dealership was about half that of my driveway, the car dutifully thunked...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-29-2013, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,181
Reverse Gear Thump
My IS-F has always made a "thump" when selecting reverse gear. This is particularly true when the engine and transmission have just be started cold.
We've just bought a new home with a steep...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-27-2012, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,837
Real Range After 0
Today I drove for 25 miles after the Approx. Range counter went to 0. Always good to know for emergencies!
Conditions:
Level road, divided highway (not an Interstate or similar)
60mph on cruise...
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Forum: Wheels & Tires
08-22-2011, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,766
New General Tire
Has anyone installed the new General G-MAX AS-03 tire on their IS-F, or knows of anyone who has? I'm very interested in your review.
Reviews on the various tire/wheel websites are predominantly...
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Forum: Classified Section
06-29-2011, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,695
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Forum: Classified Section
06-15-2011, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,695
FS: 2008 IS-F 14,600 miles
*** This vehicle is no longer for sale ***
2008 Lexus IS-F in Mercury Silver Metallic with black/blue leather interior. 14,600 original miles. Lexus new car warranty until April 2013 or 60,000...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-14-2011, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,388
There are three issues here that are always...
There are three issues here that are always ignored:
1. Environmental: a large fraction of engine oil in the US disappears into the environment. Too-frequent oil changes are an important cause....
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Forum: General Discussion
06-10-2011, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,351
The IS-F engine retains heat for a long time,...
The IS-F engine retains heat for a long time, IMO. Here in the desert, to save the battery, I raise the hood after a drive; the top radiator hose stays blistering hot for many, many hours.
So,...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-10-2011, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,388
Engine Oil Change Interval Calculators
I read, with delight, the following website's evaluation of various oil change interval calculators:
http://neptune.spacebears.com/cars/stories/interval.html
Agreeing with the authors and using...
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Forum: Wheels & Tires
06-10-2011, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 14,347
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Forum: Brakes/Suspension/Chassis
06-09-2011, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,482
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Forum: Wheels & Tires
06-09-2011, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 15,636
Just checked online for Toyota 1E3; companies...
Just checked online for Toyota 1E3; companies like ExpressPaint have it in a range of options in addition to the standard pen at $14.95.
For example, a 2 fl.oz. jar is $17.95, a 11 fl.oz. aerosol...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-07-2011, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,174
IMHO, the only additive worth using is Chevron...
IMHO, the only additive worth using is Chevron Techron. And it's often on sale or two-for-one at various auto parts stores. Use every 2,000 or 3,000 miles with a full tank of gas and refill 20...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-07-2011, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,159
You may have an unwanted guest! Check the...
You may have an unwanted guest! Check the condition of the cabin filter (it's behind the glove box shelf). If it shows signs of physical damage, particularly hole(s), you may have a nest in the...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-06-2011, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,259
LED Tail-light Malfunction
My right-rear LED taillight had a malfunction; the night lights were out, which will eventually cause the Police to pull you over. Plus, it's dangerous.
Still under warranty, my dealer ordered...
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Forum: Wheels & Tires
06-06-2011, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 10,747
Vote for Continental DWS
Unless you live in the hot Southwest ... like me ... The Conti ExtremeContact DWS are amazing tires. Plus a long tread life, too.
Even though cars like the IS-F are unlikely to be used in heavy...
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Forum: Wheels & Tires
06-06-2011, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 15,636
Duplicolor Suggestion
Try Dupli-Color's NS 00596 Brushed Pewter. It's a "perfect match" of Nissan's CS3. Only available in the Scratch Fix 2in1; no spray can unfortunately.
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Forum: General Discussion
06-03-2011, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,449
Long Term Storage
Regardless of whether or not you use a cover, the correct way to store any car for more than two months is as follows:
1. Half fill the gas/petrol tank. Add a bottle of Stabil. Fill the tank.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-11-2011, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 42,178
Oil Filter Options
I read this thread with interest and wanted to add ... IMHO ... the oil filter options.
In addition to the standard Lexus filter, higher performance "synthetic" filters are a cost-effective...
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Forum: Performance Modifications
12-09-2010, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,174
Mileage Update
Hello [again] dsg03svt,
I just completed my first tank of exclusively "around town" driving: 19.7 mpg.
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