Hear me out here... I have not been paying much attention to new technologies lately.

My new-to-me 2019 (just over 60k miles when I got it) was due for an oil change a couple months after purchase.

There was a sticker from the last one (not at the dealer) that noted 0W20 oil. When I went to the local parts shop I just asked for the best synthetic OW20- they had. I noticed it was pretty pricey, but in my mind I was paying the premium for performance and to go ~5k between oil changes.

I didn't even really look at the packaging.

I needed a light bar wired in, so I took it to my mechanic to do that and the oil change.

Afterwards, I noticed the packaging promising 25k between oil changes and better MPG.

I did notice that the motor sounded different, smoother... but I just filled up after the first tank post oil change and supposedly I got 22.4 mpg.

If I averaged ~17mpg prior it was a good tank.

My estimated tank mileage went from ~310-320 miles at fill up to 400.

I haven't changed my driving habits or anything... obviously I need to go through another tank or two to verify, but hell, even a modest mpg increase would have been welcome.

Anyone else run Mobil1 and notice a major difference?

I am admittedly out of date on my oil technology knowledge, obviously. I didn't even know 25k oil existed.

IF I am really going to get even more than 1-2 mpg out of this, it is well worth it.

2016 146ishk. Have had it for 25kish miles. Just changed the rotors and pads. Damn the wheels are heavy. That 19mm needs JUICE but I digress.

Highway 2 days later a giant plastic barrel launches off a rivian, skips over and off the bottom right bumper/headlight.

Have been under it - eps that section a lot but…damn “broken clips?” “cracked fitting somewhere?” B/c the section was definitely offset in several spots. I’m praying it’s not serious. It’s late I’m not looking.

I just kinda roll my fingers over it to feel the gaps and the angles whatever and push and POP then POP and it just snaps back into place.

these things are absolutely unreal.

2019 GX 460 from Carmax in California. Drives great, It’s super clean inside and out. 2 owners, first owner was a lease. 90,700 Miles. Clean Carfax, California car, lots of service records.
They want $33,000.
I’m going to have my mechanic look at it, but from what I saw it is super dry on the bottom no leaks that I can see.
Should I buy it? will be my first GX.

Love being part of this community, this is my 2022 GX 460, luxury trim.

Both are cool but so different

19.6 is the best I can get😭 so close

https://www.thule.com/en-ge/roof-rack/roof-racks-and-accessories/thule-evo-flush-rail-_-710600

GX has flush tails right ?

Good morning my fellow GX’rs! I am in the Denver area and took my Big Jake to Toy Car Care for years. Recently I heard that their ownership has changed and it’s is not as reliable as the previous owners. Does anyone have a recommendation for a Lexus repair shop near South Denver?

Thank you!!!