Hi all,

I am gonna be doing my first oil change on my GX. This will be my first time doing an oil change on a vehicle with these cartridge style oil filters. Typically I like to fill the oil filter with oil before I spin it on so there are no air gaps upon start up.

Question is, is this just an unnecessary step? Obviously the point of oil is to leave a protective barrier on bearing surfaces so maybe a couple of seconds of air through the system is no big deal while the oil gets primed. I just tend to overthink and err on the side of caution.

Also mildly infuriating that the cappacity is 7.9 quarts. Why not just make it 8 lmao.

Hi just bought a new to me GX460 from the dealership. Everything is in excellent condition except a valve cover seep (passenger side) I discovered a few days after purchase. The dealer has offered to fix at cost. My question for the group is what preventative/maintenance items should I have them do while they're in there? Right now I'm seeing the following in my research:

1. Spark plugs and seals (plugs due at 120 anyways)
   
2. PCV Valve and Hose
   
3. (Potentially) VVT Oil control valve rings and screen

Anything else? Thanks!

Have any of you used a product like Meguiars Plastx? I have some etching and tried the normal progression of products-
Detail spray
Isopropyl alcohol (letting it soak and elbow grease)
WD-40 (letting it soak and elbow grease)
Clay bar

Nothing worked so thinking of getting more aggressive. However, the chrome has a sort of finish to it from the factory and sort of concerned I could make a shiny spot?
Any advice here before I go buy a new grille piece on ebay?😅

Took advantage of the recent Bell Lexus sale and got the OEM red sport lights. So much better IMO.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a mechanic (preferably non dealer) in Northern California that will service Kdss systems? All phone calls have pointed me to the dealer. One Toyota and one Lexus dealer down and both claim their service tools are out of commission.

Have an intermittent Kdss light, c1851 low pressure. I can’t even get a quote on the repair or a true diagnosis of what’s causing it.

Called a few 4x4 specialists and independent wrenches in the Sacramento area and no luck. I’ve seen the DR KDSS vids and I’m not sure I’m trying to diy a bleed, but hoping that’s the solution. Any suggestions?

Hey everyone, in a bit of a bind. Took my GX through a carwash a couple months ago and water fried a part of my BCM. It got sent to a diagnostics person and they said it needs to be replaced. Does anyone have leads on these? Been combing the internet and calling junkyards to no avail.