Lexus GX470

The Lexus GX 470 is a Prado 120 with a powerful engine, an updated face, chrome linings on the outside and a high-end interior. The luxury SUV is capable of taking on board up to 8 people. The first two rows are comfortable. The third row is almost useless - only children will be useful. The gallery seats are not removed to the floor, but remain hanging along the sides, occupying a lot of valuable space. The rear camera is included in the optional navigation system. Stability control system, ABS with electronic brake force distribution and side curtains safety are standard equipment. The GX has not been crash-tested, but the almost identical Toyota 4Runner received four stars for the frontal impact and five for the side. But when hitting back the result was much worse. At the same time, according to a 2007 IHHS report, the 4Ranner showed one of the lowest road fatalities among the 2003 and 2004 model year cars, second only to the Infiniti G35 and BMW 7.

Engine

The performance of the 4.7-litre petrol V8 is a bit disappointing. The eight-cylinder unit is not as fast as you expect. But the cravings are enough in most situations. However, you do not have to dream about fuel economy. In 2004, with the advent of the VVT-i gas distribution system, the engine power increased from 235 to 270 hp. In 2006, the returns decreased slightly to 263 hp. The 2UZ-FE engine is very reliable and it is not easy to lay it. However, individual individuals do manage to do so. And yet, with huge runs, there are cases of wear of the cylinder-piston group, accompanied by an increase in oil consumption. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided repair pistons, and cast iron block allows you to perform tire tires, which is much cheaper than shelling. The gas distribution mechanism is operated by means of a geared belt. It must be changed every 100,000 km. To access the valve timing, you have to remove the radiator, but the total repair costs are not high - 11-15 thousand rubles. The pump runs more than 200,000 km, and it is recommended to change it every second replacement of the belt. However, it is worth paying attention to the galls of camshafts - with large runs, they begin to snot. Valve gaps are regulated with the help of special washers, but the need for adjustment occurs infrequently (from 20 000 rubles per procedure). The VVT-i system is virtually invulnerable. When using poor-quality oil or its late replacement, the filter mesh of the VVT-i clutch can be clogged, which is why the clutch begins to make noise. After 100-150 thousand km, a radiator is often handed over (from 6000 rubles).

Transmission

The V8 works in tandem with a 5-speed automatic that handles gears quietly and neatly. The A750F is extremely tenacious, provided that the working fluid is regularly updated (once every 60,000 km). About repairs up to 300-500 thousand km do not think.

Lexus GX470 has a permanent all-wheel drive, and for the distribution of traction on the axles is responsible for the lockable central differential Torsen. The crucifixes and slits of the driveshafts require regular lubrication (sringing).

After 200-250 thousand km owners begin to complain of tremors or impacts in the transmission at the time of stopping or starting movement. This is the so-called total backlash transmission. Many manage to get rid of unpleasant phenomena after replacing the rear driveshaft (from 25 000 rubles).

Sometimes there are minor leaks of transmission fluid through the oil transfer box. This is often a result of a liquid overflow. However, with age, leaks are more often caused by the "aging" of the sealing ring. Official services in this case offer a replacement of an expensive actuator, but in fact it is enough to update the ring (100 rubles).

Walking

The Lexus GX470 maintains an acceptable level of comfort on almost any surface – it is softer than most other SUVs. On the rear axle there is a continuous bridge with pneumatic cylinders that automatically adjust the height. On the front axle, an independent circuit is used on double transverse levers and springs. Lexus thanks to adaptive shock absorbers kindly provides four modes of suspension tuning. The SUV is too imposing in Comfort mode and too nervous in Sport mode. Semi-comfort and semi-sport modes are more enjoyable. The steering lacks a “sense of the road”, and at sharp stops “the nose dives deeply” (the good thing about the speed of deceleration is not affected). The GX body has a tendency to large rolls in corners. In 2003, the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) with active stabilizers was designed to counter this. KDSS requires regular maintenance – once every 60,000 km, you need to change the fluid and pump the system. Knocks in the system occur when pressure drops. The system may not work properly due to corrosion of electrical connections or failure of the valve block (from 25 000 rubles). In addition, sensors may fail, or one of the batteries begins to sweat. Sensors are assembled only with a pressure battery (30-40 thousand rubles). When KDSS fails, many owners prefer to dismantle the system by installing conventional transverse stability stabilizers instead. The pneumosystem, in comparison with German analogues, is very stable. Most often, the sensor fails - from 11 000 rubles.

Body and salon

Body iron and frame are not prone to corrosion. However, when selecting a car, you should check the condition of the number applied to the frame (in the area of the right front wheel).

After 200-300 thousand km, body cushions (usually front ones) are handed over. They're going down, and there's a knock. The cost of a set of front pillows is about 5 000 rubles.

The hatch will also require some care. Over time, drain drains are clogged, and the hatch itself eats or begins to rattle on irregularities. The remake will cost 3,000 rubles, and the guides - 20,000 rubles.

Leather upholstery of chairs (especially on sidewalls) quickly loses its neat appearance. And on age specimens on the front panel (near the visor of the device) a crack may appear.

Problems with cabin cooling most often arise due to the failure of the relay of the electromagnetic compressor clutch. The compressor itself fails much less often.

Incorrect distribution of air flows in the cabin (on the one hand blows with heat, and on the other - with cold) occurs due to wear of the valve drive tracks. Sometimes it is enough to clean them.

The fan of the heater can make noise after 200,000 km - bushings break. The cost of a new motor is from 4000 rubles.

After 200,000 km, the rear-view camera is surrendered - flickering or turning off. It is destroyed by water penetrating inside. The cost of the original camera is 21 000 rubles, but the Chinese analogue can be purchased online for only 2 000 rubles.

Engine

• And yet, with huge runs, there are cases of wear of the cylinder-piston group, accompanied by an increase in oil consumption.
• Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided repair pistons, and cast iron block allows you to perform tire tires, which is much cheaper than shelling.
• It must be changed every 100,000 km.
• To access the valve timing, you have to remove the radiator, but the total repair costs are not high - 11-15 thousand rubles.
• The pump runs more than 200,000 km, and it is recommended to change it every second replacement of the belt.
• However, it is worth paying attention to the galls of camshafts - with large runs, they begin to snot.
• Valve gaps are regulated with the help of special washers, but the need for adjustment occurs infrequently (from 20 000 rubles per procedure).
• In addition, cracks may appear on the right exhaust manifold.

Transmission

• The A750F is extremely tenacious, provided that the working fluid is regularly updated (once every 60,000 km). About repairs up to 300-500 thousand km do not think.
• This is the so-called total backlash transmission.

Walking

• KDSS requires regular maintenance – once every 60,000 km, you need to change the fluid and pump the system.
• Knocks in the system occur when pressure drops.
• The system may not work properly due to corrosion of electrical connections or failure of the valve block (from 25 000 rubles).
• In addition, sensors may fail, or one of the batteries begins to sweat.
• It is recommended to serve them every year.
• Individual owners have to face an unpleasant failure of the main brake cylinder - the brake pedal fails. The disease occurs after 250-300 thousand km.
• In individual instances, loss of GUR fluid without visible leakage is detected.
• Leaks occur through the vacuum pump sensor, which must be replaced (3-4 thousand rubles).

Body and salon

• Body iron and frame are not prone to corrosion.
• However, when selecting a car, you should check the condition of the number applied to the frame (in the area of the right front wheel).
• km are taken body cushions (usually front). They're going down, and there's a knock.
• And on age specimens on the front panel (near the visor of the device) a crack may appear.
• Problems with cabin cooling most often arise due to the failure of the relay of the electromagnetic compressor clutch.
• The compressor itself fails much less often.
• Incorrect distribution of air flows in the cabin (on the one hand blows with heat, and on the other - with cold) occurs due to wear of the valve drive tracks. Sometimes it is enough to clean them.

Most Lexus have twisted runs, so select GX470 should not be on the indications of the odometer, and the state. But even despite the adjusted meters and advanced age, the next owners do not yet have to spend time in the services, eliminating endless faults.

• Engine: And yet, at huge runs, there are cases of wear of the cylinder-piston group, accompanied by an increase in oil consumption.
• Transmission: The A750F is extremely tenacious, provided that the working fluid is regularly updated (once every 60,000 km). About repairs up to 300-500 thousand km do not think.
• Driving: Knocks in the system occur when pressure drops.
• Body and salon: Body iron and frame are not prone to corrosion.

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