I just purchased a 1997 LX450 for a winter vehicle. I have owned a couple Explorers and a 4-runner in the past but always wanted a Cruiser. I have been searching Ebay and Autotrader for 6 weeks and have learned that the LX450 sells for less than the Land Cruiser. Even Kelly Blue Book reveals this. I cant figure this out and maybe one of you can explain this to me. My LX450 looks great on the outside and the interior is in excellent shape. After I give it a good buffing and a coat of Liquid Glass, Ill post a picture. It does need a few minor repairs, i.e. New wiper arm for the back, some dash lights are burnt out, and the antenna dosent go up. I came searching this fourm so see if it is OK to run Synthetic oil at 135K. I will check the FAQ first. I am a die hard Amsoil user but I am sure it will leak like a sive. My brother in law put amsoil in a camry with 250K miles and it was a disaster. I dont particularly enjoy changing oil so I am looking for the extended drain period, i.e. 6K miles or 2 times a year.
When at a stop light, the oil pressure guage was at about 25% and freaked out thinking the engine was bad. I rev'd the enging slightly and the guage shot up to 75%. I assume this is normal. If not please let me know. While I try to get my new toy to like new condition, I may be bugging you with some questions if that is OK. Thanks in advance for any help I may receive.
When at a stop light, the oil pressure guage was at about 25% and freaked out thinking the engine was bad. I rev'd the enging slightly and the guage shot up to 75%. I assume this is normal. If not please let me know. While I try to get my new toy to like new condition, I may be bugging you with some questions if that is OK. Thanks in advance for any help I may receive.
and 
, Those of us with 
(lively testicles) prefer the manly Land Cruiser over the pink panty LX.
