Auxiliary Fuel tank for the empty space under the LX600?

[MRego]

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Interesting note form LRA's site. At the end of day, risk is on the owner in my opinion:
NOT LEGAL FOR SALE OR USE IN CALIFORNIA. THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OFFER FOR SALE, OR INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT MAY ALSO BE ILLEGAL NATIONWIDE UNDER THE FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT (42 U.S.C. § 7522(A)(3)).

Manufacturers always use disclaimers like this in an attempt to circumvent liability. That doesn't mean they will be off the hook, but at least they have an anchoring point to argue in court. I would not be surprised if the Chinese company sending the tanks discussed here does the same. At least they should if they know they are not in compliance with US requirements.

I do recall some insurance cases where the installation of aftermarket gear causes the factory or second party insurance to null the insurance or warranty even though they are not related. These cases are pretty unique and it is my hope there is not a precedent set already (doesn't seem like it, but each of these are case by case)

Like Joe said above, the police language is your best friend or worst enemy here and will heavily influence the outcome.

 

[LostInTranslation]

Blah blah blah… I’ll talk about lawyers and legality latter… but till then…

 

[Oakleyguy]

Post live updates please!

 

[MRego]

Blah blah blah… I’ll talk about lawyers and legality latter… but till then…View attachment 4021545

Yeah! Now we talking... Did you buy 2?

 

[LostInTranslation]

Yeah! Now we talking... Did you buy 2?

I have the 700H, and I bought both tanks... so ~42 gallons FTW!

 

[MRego]

I have the 700H, and I bought both tanks... so ~42 gallons FTW!

Sorry, the 700H fits two tanks in addition to the OEM one?

 

[Oakleyguy]

Sorry, the 700H fits two tanks in addition to the OEM one?

He's replacing the main with a larger one plus the auxiliary.

 

[LostInTranslation]

I’ll post more updates later… but they transferred about a gallon or 2 during install, then put about 10 gallons in it before I picked it up, and I added another 29…. I can’t complain at all!

 

[CyanideRide]

How much extra weight do you figure it added on?

 

[LostInTranslation]

How much extra weight do you figure it added on?

Tanks are aluminum, so not sure, but not as much as the weight of the extra fuel.

 

[LostInTranslation]

Looks like both crates together totaled 158lbs. The wood is pretty thin.

 

[2021 LC200]

Title seems a misnomer, otherwise quite interesting

 

[PLavee]

Title seems a misnomer, otherwise quite interesting

This is my truck - picked it up today. Next step is to fill both tanks and see that the siphoning system works - hope it does, otherwise I will install an inline fuel pump.

 

[MRego]

Title seems a misnomer, otherwise quite interesting

Tried to watch but was having anxiety attacks every time this guy said “I have no idea what I am doing” several times. Gotta give it to the owner, he is really brave (or money is not a concern) for throwing his brand new six figure LX into the hands of the guy that had no idea what it was. Maybe it’s all a click bait act. Who knows.

 

[EscapeWagon62]

Title seems a misnomer, otherwise quite interesting

Love this video.
It’s on par with most of the work I’ve done on my 60. Not overly difficult technically but fiddly with several opportunities of destroying a critical part.
I’ll watch this two or three more times and the same for the one on FKs youtube channel.
Cutting the pump housing plastic and not overheating the black piping with a heat gun will give me anxiety but can’t wait to have mine installed.

 

[EscapeWagon62]

He did a follow up regarding the aux tanks impact on vehicle warranty.

 

[PLavee]

I sent the installation video to FK (the manufacturer of the tank) and they responded - see their response in the attached file. I thought it was a very good response, well written/documented. Since it may clarify more of these points for everybody, I attach it.
The key feedback of the installer (Rainman Ray Auto Clinic) was the lack of a written installation instruction set.

 

[henke]

He did a follow up regarding the aux tanks impact on vehicle warranty.

https://support.lexus.com/s/article/Can-I-make-modificati-8312

"Modifications which cause your car to deviate from the manufacturer's original specifications will void the Lexus warranty."

 

[EscapeWagon62]

I sent the installation video to FK (the manufacturer of the tank) and they responded - see their response in the attached file. I thought it was a very good response, well written/documented. Since it may clarify more of these points for everybody, I attach it.
The key feedback of the installer (Rainman Ray Auto Clinic) was the lack of a written installation instruction set.

Impressed with how fast they responded. They displayed the same when I was going theough my ordering process.
Let us know how your first couple of weeks go.

 

[MRego]

https://support.lexus.com/s/article/Can-I-make-modificati-8312

"Modifications which cause your car to deviate from the manufacturer's original specifications will void the Lexus warranty."

I hate to get back to the lawyerly stuff, but the key here is in the next sentence after the one you pasted.

"Any repairs and/or adjustments required as a result of misuse (for example, racing, overloading), negligence, modification, alteration, tampering, disconnection, improper adjustments or repairs, accidents and use of add-on parts/materials would not be covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty."

More specifically the expression "as a result". If you have a warranty claim and Lexus denies it and alleges the "issue" was caused (i.e. as a result) of your modification, they will have to present evidence of that link. If they do, you are toasted. That said, even if they are successful, that does not mean ALL the rest of your warranty will be voided in case of additional claims unrelated to the modification.