Recent content by GR8Santini

Makes sense now for me. Swarf is in the engine. Most mechanical oil pumps have an attached screen for huge debris, but would let Swarf through. #1 main bearing journal is the start of the oil circulation path through most engines feeding oil through the crank main & rod bearing before pushing...

295/55R20 is only a 33” tire, but that width is going to be more than likely only in a E-Load range making it a ton of rotational weight. Looked up a KO3 & it’s 66# + weight of the rim - you’ll be clocking close to 75# a corner. Will look cool, but you’re going to really notice it in...

Kinda question on Lexus requiring Premium isn’t just a marketing direction as the luxury vehicle segment it competes in do require premium. Couldn’t say for sure, but I do question the intent. Ultimately the ECU will adjust parameters on every tank of gas no matter the octane to optimize...

Might see what you find on CarMax & get them to price your trade. Good vid…

The Land Cruiser & 4Runner pull fine. There’s only 14 lb ft difference in torque between LC & GX, but LC’s full torque is available @ 1700 rpm, vs you have to run up the rpm a bit higher on the V6TT to get to peak . Unbelievable torque out of hole w/ the hybrid system. You can’t go wrong...

Probably a PPF tuxedo wrap. Lots of those getting done on LC, Tacoma & Tundras by dealers. Toyota is doing it on Tacoma TRD Pro.

Or 2 adults in the front seats

Yes - line around headrest suspends & Velcro holds in place to the carpet seat back

Take a look midway down the site & there are sets you can select for power seats, & various LC configurations sold around the globe 5 seat, 7 seat, etc. LaIIker 2 PCs Seat Back Protective Pad for 2024 2025 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 1958 Prado Lc250 Rear Chair Anti-Kick Scratch Panel...

Probably right, for now that’s RX. I will add GX550 rides great with a bit of weight in either rear seats, cargo or when towing - I’ve noticed it very much smooths the ride.

For the OT folks (no 3rd row) there might another very cool all-season cargo mat option if you can wait. Seems new ‘26 Land Cruisers have been delivered with a new style OE cargo mat that has (2) built in traction mats. Be cool for OT models, but haven’t heard how to order. Couple of Texas...

Appears Lexus is making conscious effort to move away from luxo-barges mindset they launched w/ in 1989. LS styling was atrocious, & early SC models looked like 2 door convertible Buicks. Lexus is transitioning. Current F-type trims w/ firmer suspensions on sedans & SUVs seem targeted to...

Performance exhaust sounds good on the camera GX vehicle! That is apparently a press ride w/ TX Manuf plates. Kinda impressed w/ articulation on those LX’s in front of you.

Spit ball - might check the bolts on the skid plate. Think there was a SB on my Sequoia w/ accy TRD skid plate.

As an enthusiast I see Nissan in the news for the wrong reasons. They have major quality concerns - especially over a decade of failing CVT transmissions, oil issues in 4cyl engines, interior quality - all seeming to be from cost cutting in chasing profit. They’re in a spiral having to deeply...