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  1. newbielx470

    No Service Records = Red Flag?

    Having dealer service history is a plus. But if I were to buy another Hundy, I would much prefer buying from one of the DIY expert owners on this forum, or a truck with major work/upgrades done by one of the highly recommended indie shops/gurus on this forum. Their work quality, knowledge and...
  2. newbielx470

    Known mechanics in SC, NC or VA?

    Hi, nice rig! 😍 Sorry I don't have specific recs for the NC/SC/VA region. But there are possibly some experienced shops in Charleston as that's where I saw the highest number of Hundys in a city per day ever 😍 Both like-new stock ones and highly modified ones. Do you happen to know of any...
  3. newbielx470

    Oil change intervals with synthetic oil?

    Since someone mentioned earlier that they change oil whenever it becomes "dirty", I'm curious, on average, at what mileage (within one oil change interval) is the oil supposed to turn dark (say for a 250k-mile healthy engine)? Does your oil get pretty dark after 3000-ish miles after changing, or...
  4. newbielx470

    I bought a 145K 2007 LX470 I’m disappointed and prefer my Ford Expedition

    Does anyone have direct experience with 2018+ 4th Gen Expedition? Is it made better quality or worse?
  5. newbielx470

    Oil change intervals with synthetic oil?

    Is Blackstone Lab's recommended interval trustworthy enough as a highly scientific source? (i.e. By adhering to their recommended interval since bought new, and getting oil samples analyzed by them every a few oil changes, and assuming all other maintenance items/schedules are strictly kept up...
  6. newbielx470

    Estimated Longevity for High Mileage, but Well-Maintained 4.7?

    In Car Care Nut's video below, he listed the UZ series (including the 2UZ-FE 4.7L) as the Best Toyota engines ever made. But the 3UR-FE (5.7L) was only in the honorable mentions due to its issues he frequently works on. It sounds like he only thinks the 4.7L as the million-mile engine, not the...
  7. newbielx470

    My tragic introduction

    Is EV swap a viable solution? (Considering there are so many salvage Teslas in Cali.)
  8. newbielx470

    Oil change intervals with synthetic oil?

    Is the Mobil1 Extended Performance 5w30 (which claims to be good for 20k miles interval) really good for 20k miles (provided Mobil1 oil filter is used)? Or do people still keep 10k-mile interval even if this oil is used? (Link to Walmart ad)...
  9. newbielx470

    When to switch OverDrive (OD) on automatic

    If I just leave the OD on (just use the default setting), and manually shift to the 4th gear (on a 5-speed auto) when climbing up hills or merging to highway, would that work equally well?
  10. newbielx470

    100-series SPOTTED: Whose cool 100 did you see?

    This must be a very cool tour company 😍
  11. newbielx470

    Permanent TPMS Delete DIY w/ Pics - 06/07 LC/LX470

    If my TPMS light has been blinking due to sensor(s) out of battery, can I just leave it blinking without doing anything until next tire replacement in a year? (I check my tire pressure regularly with a tire gauge.) Can this hurt dash light circuitry or any other control board?
  12. newbielx470

    Car runs on 10 volts.

    In a recent video from the Car Care Nut, he mentioned that if the battery light stays on, it's almost certain that the alternator is the problem, rather than the battery itself.
  13. newbielx470

    Instrument lighting too dark - how do I replace with LEDs?

    Even after turning all the way up, the lights are still hardly noticeable during day time (but good enough at night). Is this normal for LC?
  14. newbielx470

    Rear heater delete……No more T’s !!

    Thanks for the great idea! Btw, is this process fully revertible in case if we need to make the rear heater functional again?
  15. newbielx470

    Triple-locked LX470 blew plug out of cylinder 7 at 270k. New engine advice?

    Thanks a lot! I may need to get a swap done at some point 😂
  16. newbielx470

    Triple-locked LX470 blew plug out of cylinder 7 at 270k. New engine advice?

    Would you mind sharing the name of the shop? And is the engine VVTI or non-VVTI? Thanks!
  17. newbielx470

    Post your high-mileage 100-series!!!

    Just completed the break-in period... 300k is no biggie. But look at that D-light 😍
  18. newbielx470

    Anyone go from a 200 back to a 100?

    I told the Lexus/Toyota reps at Overland Expo East that most Cruiser fans prefer the split hatch esp. for camping, and along with the Hundy's armrest are some of our favorite features, and asked if they can help provide this customer feedback to the management. He laughed and said I was one of...
  19. newbielx470

    BIG Oil Filter! M1-301

    Would M1 209/301 filter be an overkill over the smaller M1-102A if my oil change interval is 10k miles (with M1 EP oil)? Larger filter is heavier and makes it more likely for me to make a mess during removal 😂 (Have an aftermarket skid plate which makes access hard).
  20. newbielx470

    Why are torsion bars so vilified? And were Land Cruisers ever designed for recreational off-roading?

    Sorry, I meant to emphasize 5sp Auto vs. 5sp Manual trans 😅. Both 4sp and 5sp auto works fine. The point is I can't stand driving a manual for offroading. Though for desert crossing in extreme heat, manual can avoid trans overheating better than auto.
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