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Pre 2016 has two different entertainment unit as well. 2008-2011 is different from 2013-2015.

My kids also prefer the 200 series. I think most people forget that the 2nd row seats in the 200 series can slide forward and aft a couple of inches. I wonder if they kept the sliding 2nd row seats on the new TNGA platforms such as the new Sequoia, LC300/LX600, and LC250/GX550?

Highway is around 150-170F in the summer. In the city with stop lights, it is around 140-160F. Only when I tow or off-road in 4LO does the transmission temp get to 190-200F. Rarely does it go above 200F (towing uphill for prolong periods).

Go with a larger Toyota (like the 200 series transmission cooler) or aftermarket transmission cooler if you decide to off-road or tow. The OEM trans mission cooler is only adequate. You can monitor your transmission temps (torque converter temp and pan temp) with any OBD reader like OBDLink...

You can definitely put a larger transmission cooler in the OEM location. I had a large Tru-Cool 47391 (will not mount in OEM location) on the GX470 before I swapped it over to our LX570. Then I retrofitted the 200 series transmission cooler (which is about 2 times the size of the stock...

I was thinking about ordering the LFD front skid plate but they show up as back order. How long did you have to wait after you order?

I run OBDLink MX+ as well on both a GX470 and LX570. Transmission 2 temp is at the torque converter before it goes through the transmission cooler. Transmission 1 temp is the pan (after transmission fluid has gone through the transmission cooler). If you drive on a hill climb, you will notice...

A couple of months late to this post but check out MW Brothers. Catalog - https://mwbrothers.eu/catalogen?store-page=Lexus-c24811423 The LX450d seat covers look very similar to the 2016+ LX570. https://mwbrothers.eu/catalogen?store-page=Leather-series-p93477093

Same, just need to break it free and super easy to turn afterward.

Same thing happened to one of the rear accumulator last June when I replaced the accumulators. I ended up drilling two holes into it and use a long metal pipe to turn it loose. What a pain it was!

I am using OBDLink MX+ with my 2013 LX570 and it comes with all the enhanced diagnostics (free with MX+) for Toyota as well as other vehicles. Using the OBDLink app (android), I can get all the info for transmission temps, gear, gear lock up status, plus many other options to include AHC...

I pinned the AT thermostat open on my LX570 and it keeps the transmission temp around 170 F during normal drives. I do have an aftermarket transmission cooler (Tru-Cool Max LPD47391) as well. The LC200/LX570 OEM transmission cooler (~double the size of the OEM GX470 transmission cooler) is...

Speed 1 and 2 definitely are louder. The higher the speed setting, the less noise. I typically default speed 3 or higher unless I am really crawling. Note these speed are in km/h (1, 3, 5, 7, 9).

Fabricated my own hitch anti-rattle device back in Nov 2021. The tow point was put on there as prop. Actual hitch devices are the swing away cargo carrier and my trailer. What have you done to your 200 Series this week? Worked out great after my 2000mi+ Christmas trip. Only thing I would...

If I recall correctly, in the GX460s with MTS, it will allow sand/mud in 4HI where as in the 2013+ LC/LX to 2015, you can only use MTS in 4LO (that means sand/mud is also 4LO only on the 2013 to 2015 LC200). I am not sure if the 2016+ LC/LX allow sand/mud MTS mode in 4HI. I will let the folks...