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What manual did they update for the 2026 model year?

Correct. The 3UR has tighter oil clearances than the V35A.

The pump is 100% mechanical. It is chain driven off the crankshaft. This is directly from Toyota. (a) The oil pump is combined with the timing chain cover assembly and operated by the chain. (b) This oil pump uses an internal relief method which circulates relief oil to the suction passage of...

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The original recall for the United States, 24TA07, also saw recalls issued in the EU (Portugal) and in the Middle East (Qatar). I'm going to assume that we will see more of these from around the world in the coming weeks. EU - Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food...

Anyone who thinks/believes that charging a BEV with a coal powered powerplant is cleaner than an ICE, well, they need to exam the actual facts. FYI: The #1 pollutant in major metropolitan areas: brake dust.

TCG didn't even use the better of the documents - Defect Information Report

If your Lexus App isn't showing it, you're probably somewhere in the April 11th through April 30th range.

You should be able to call Toyota/Lexus Brand Engagement and they should be able to tell you your actual build date.

This is called Japanese pride.

Tahara is ALWAYS going to be ahead of Alabama when it comes to changes.

And yet the #1 Main Bearing continues to fail, including a 2025 model year Tundra TRD Pro. The issue was not resolved in the 2025 model year, whether from Tahara or Alabama.

The LX is included up to April 2024, so for @dms, it wouldn't matter.

Well, your confidence is misplaced. I use to be that way too, but the new Toyota/Lexus is not the Toyota/Lexus of old. The Defect Information Report for the latest 25LA07 recall. All the information in the report is from April 2025 through October 2025. Debris of larger sizes is/was still...

Yup. Anything Mid 2025 and after MIGHT not have any engine issues. We don't know yet.