Lexus LX 3 / J200

The third-generation LX debuted in 2008. Technically, it was a slightly modified Land Cruiser 200.

Review

The third-generation LX debuted in 2008. Technically, it was a slightly modified Land Cruiser 200.

The first facelift happened in 2012. His result was not particularly impressive. The 2015 rejuvenation was more spectacular.

Engines

Initially, the Lexus LX was equipped exclusively with an eight-cylinder engine of 5.7 liters (LX 570). Petrol atmospheric 3UR-FE developed a power of 367 (383) hp In 2015, he was made a turbodiesel 1VD-FTV (LX 450d). It was also used in the so-platform Land Cruiser 200. In the Lexus, the 4.5-liter V8 produced 272 hp (245 hp in the TLC 200). In gasoline engines after 100-150 thousand km, the chain of the fuel and gas engine sometimes began to make noise. The reason is the wedge of the defective chain tensioner. The bell was usually heard from the left side of the engine. The disease affected LX570s collected through May 2016. Toyota subsequently upgraded the tensioner. The stretcher itself is inexpensive - in the area of 3-6 thousand rubles. However, to get to it, you have to carry out a lot of work on the dismantling of attachments, for which they ask about 30 000 rubles. Many owners prefer to simultaneously update all the details of the drive of the gas distribution mechanism. In this case, the cost of repairs exceeds 100,000 rubles. In the walls of the dealership for the whole range of work with spare parts will request about 250 000 rubles. After 150-250 thousand km, there is also cracking of the exhaust collector - usually left. The new collector is only in the original - about 200 000 rubles. B/u detail is available for 5-10 thousand rubles. At the same time, there is another characteristic malfunction - the failure of the double valve for secondary air purge (21 000 rubles).

Transmissions

All Al X came with a 6-speed Aisin AB60F automatic transmission.

After restyling in 2015, gasoline LX 570 was equipped with 8-band automatic Super EST – Aisin AE80F.

There is little information on the 8-speed box, but no complaints have been noticed.

6-speed automatic is well known for "two hundred" and demonstrates good reliability, subject to regular update of the oil (about 20 000 rubles).

All-wheel drive system

The distribution of thrust along the axes is responsible for the central differential of the Torsen type. Under normal conditions, the rear wheels account for 60% of the torque. On the off-road, the help will be a rigid lock and a lowering gear.

There are no typical systematic malfunctions in the all-wheel drive system.

Walking

A multi-link scheme is used on the front axle and a continuous spring bridge is installed on the rear axle.

Silent blocks of the front levers, as well as ball supports, usually overcome the boundary of 150-200 thousand km.

After 200,000 km, the hub bearings can make noise. They change with the whole hub. For the original front hubs ask for more than 100,000 rubles, and for the rear - from 43 to 65 thousand rubles. Prices for analogues start from the mark of 5-7 thousand rubles. For the work on replacement ask about 6000 rubles.

Hydrosuspension

The Japanese Jeep uses an active chassis with electronic control, which regulates the ground clearance and significantly reduces body rolls.

In difficult terrains, the X-AHC+AVS hydropneumatic suspension allows for an increase in clearance by 75 mm (up to 300 mm). The ground clearance in normal mode is 225 mm.

After 100-150 thousand km often sour and fail sensors of the position of the suspension body. The cost of front sensors is within 6-8 thousand rubles, and the rear - 8-18 thousand rubles.

By this time, shock absorbers may have leaked. Usually traces of leakage are found on the rear shock absorbers, less often on the front ones. Shock absorbers exist only in the original: 7000 rubles for the rear and 13 000 rubles for the front.

Principal scheme of operation of the hydraulic suspension

With age, owners in some cases begin to pay attention to the increase in the rigidity of the suspension and distortion of the body. As a rule, it is enough to pump the suspension liquid (requires periodic renewal - about 9000 rubles for the ANS fluid) and adjust the height sensors.

But sometimes the path to returning softness and the “horizon” becomes long and costly. Attention may require a hydraulic suspension pump, sifted springs, hydroaccumulators or even a hydraulic suspension control unit.

The pump, although expensive (100,000 rubles), is quite amenable to budget repairs with filter cleaning and replacement of the gear unit. The broken membrane of one of the 10 accumulators will make you say goodbye to 24 000 rubles.

Brakes

There are a lot of complaints about the brake system. Owners are not satisfied with the low efficiency of the brakes and their low durability. As a result, owners of LX resort to modernization - install more powerful calipers, brake discs and pads.

Used set of calipers, discs and pads Brembo will cost about 200 000 rubles, and the new Cartech is available for 400 000 rubles. For comparison, the front original brake disc is sold for 14 000 rubles, and the pads - for 11 000 rubles. Thus, a set of original staff discs and pads on the front axle will pull from the wallet about 40 000 rubles.

Another drawback is acidification of calipers and pecking of pistons (1-3 thousand rubles for a remake).

With the restyling of 2015, the brake system was modernized - increased in the size of the caliper, brake discs and pads.

Other problems and malfunctions

Over the years, signs of corrosion on the frame and wheel arches have been found, but critical cases have not yet been encountered.

After 150-200 thousand km due to wear of bushings can make noise fan heater (about 10 000 rubles).

Sometimes there is a decrease in the efficiency of the heating system due to a clogged radiator of the stove or suffocation of the heating circuit.

Individual owners of LX had to change the control unit climate front seat (34,000 rubles) or eliminate the noise of the music amplifier Mark Levinson.

Engines

• In this case, the cost of repairs exceeds 100,000 rubles.
• At the same time, there is another characteristic malfunction - the failure of the double valve for secondary air purge (21 000 rubles).
• In conclusion, it is worth noting incidents with a flowing pump (7000 rubles for an analog or 12,000 rubles for the original, plus 8-10 thousand rubles. replacement work).
• km of run should be expected failure of fuel injectors (over 30 000 rubles per piece), and to 150-200 thousand km clogging of the valve of the UGR system.

All-wheel drive system

• There are no typical systematic malfunctions in the all-wheel drive system.

Hydrosuspension

• By this time, shock absorbers may have leaked.
• The pump, although expensive (100,000 rubles), is quite amenable to budget repairs with filter cleaning and replacement of the gear unit.

Other problems and malfunctions

• Over the years, signs of corrosion on the frame and wheel arches have been found, but critical cases have not yet been encountered.
• km due to wear of the bushings can make noise fan heater (about 10 000 rubles).

Lexus LX of the third generation, despite these shortcomings, is quite reliable car. The observed malfunctions are not mass and not critical. Only repair costs will not be affordable for everyone, as well as the transport tax (40 800 and 55 050 rubles).

• Lexus LX of the third generation debuted in 2008.
• Engines: In this case, the cost of repair exceeds 100 000 rubles.
• Transmissions: All Al X came with a 6-speed Aisin AB60F automatic transmission.
• All-wheel drive system: There are no characteristic systematic malfunctions in the all-wheel drive system.
• Driving: A multi-link scheme is used on the front axle and a continuous bridge with springs is installed on the rear axle.
• Hydrospension: By this time, shock absorbers may have leaked.
• Brake: There are a lot of complaints about the brake system.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Over the years, signs of corrosion on the frame and wheel arches have been found, but critical cases have not yet been encountered. After 150,000 to 200,000.

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