Just Got Is250

[gldsaucer]

Hi All I just bought a second hand 2006 IS250 in black and very good condition. The car is excellent and love it so much compared to my previous car; 2009 Honda Accord. It is far more superior. No regret in purchasing it.

I have got a couple of questions I hope someone could help me.

1. The service interval for the car is 12 months. I am just curious what sort of oil viscosity and brand do they put in the car? Most of Japanese cars service interval is 6months. I dont like the idea of 12months interval although it is much less hassle.

2. When putting the gear in N with foot-brake engaged (?), opening the door would set off the warning chime on the dash. Is there anyway to turn this warning off?

Thanks.

[ISF-350]

Congrats on your purchase.

Service intervals are 15,000kms or 12 months - whichever occurs first and for those sort of intervals it should definitely be fully synthetic oil - however I'm unsure of the viscosity.

I have my IS350 serviced every 7,500kms or 6 months in between just for peace of mind so that I know it isn't being left with the same oil and filter for a year. Have done this with all my cars regardless.

As for disabling the warning chime - Easiest way would be just to put it in park instead of neutral if you're opening the door or getting in/out. I doubt there's an easy way of disabling it because the dash panel should also tell you at the same time to put the selector in the P position...

[Atlantis]

Be thankful you didn't buy a BMW. 25,000km service intervals now.

[Iggy]

Hi All I just bought a second hand 2006 IS250 in black and very good condition. The car is excellent and love it so much compared to my previous car; 2009 Honda Accord. It is far more superior. No regret in purchasing it.

I have got a couple of questions I hope someone could help me.

1. The service interval for the car is 12 months. I am just curious what sort of oil viscosity and brand do they put in the car? Most of Japanese cars service interval is 6months. I dont like the idea of 12months interval although it is much less hassle.

2. When putting the gear in N with foot-brake engaged (?), opening the door would set off the warning chime on the dash. Is there anyway to turn this warning off?

Thanks.

According to Lexus service sheet:

SAE 5W-30

API grade SM “Energy-Conserving” or

ILSAC*9, multi grade engine oil

I use 5w-30 Nulon , you need 6.3l per oil change with filter.

[334mm]

Just to let you know. I had my IS350 serviced recently after 6,000km.

The filter was gone. Totally clogged, and the bypass was already being used. (i.e. the filter was no longer actually filtering)

[gldsaucer]

It really worry me servicing once a year. The car was last serviced at end of 2011. So it has been 4 months since it was last serviced. Just checked the oil it seems to be still pretty clear (ie. no debris). I will monitor it in the next few months to see how well the oil is going. If it is black and has a lot of contamination, I might just drain and fill the engine with new oil myself. Does anyone know if Lexus service allows you to bring your own oil? I usually use Shell Helix Ultra 5w40 for my last car. It is a very good oil.

[334mm]

Yup, just bring your bottle and they will just cross off the charge for their oil.

[Atlantis]

Helix Ultra... is that still the purple looking stuff or have they finally changed the formula?

[lextsy]

I would go every 5 or 6000 kms. Keep on top of any small issues that can turn into big issues. I wish I had of done this with my 93 es300, it might still be on the road now!!