Maintain the life of your import vehicle with proper service.
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The key to maintaining the life of your Lexus is to have it serviced routinely, whether it's according to specific Lexus factory scheduled guidelines or on a condition based service. In doing this, you’ll prolong the safety and reliability of your Lexus.

Factory Scheduled Maintenance vs. Condition Based Service – What’s the difference?

Your Lexus has a specific recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed when your Lexus hits a certain mileage or time interval. This is called Factory Scheduled Maintenance (FSM). Not all Lexuses require the same schedule, so it’s important to know your exact model.

Stay safe on the roads this winter
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Temperatures are dropping, snow is falling and Jack Frost is nipping away. Make sure he doesn’t nip away at your Lexus (and cause damage). Properly winterizing your Lexus will keep it running smoothly and keep you safe on the road. Here are some tips to prepare your Lexus for battling the elements.

2014 Holiday Gift Guide. What will you give that car enthusiast this holiday?
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The holiday season is here, which means traffic and weekends full of holiday gatherings, leaving little time to shop. Don’t stress if you’ve marked everyone off your gift list but are still trying to find that perfect gift for the ultimate car enthusiast. Check out these gadgets and cool finds that are sure to please.

Ghastly sounds, smells and leaks...what’s lurking within your vehicle?
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From spooky noises in your engine to foul smells coming from the hood, know the scary signs that may be lurking within your Lexus.

Smells: Anything from burning oil or burning metal smells from the radiator can indicate an overheated engine. Serious engine damage can occur with frequent overheating, so make sure the devil, himself, isn’t hiding under your hood.

Burning smells (along with other symptoms) can also indicate transmission problems and/or failure, overheated brake pads, a worn clutch, and more. Food smells, like rotten eggs, may be your catalytic converter, and smells of maple syrup may mean your have a coolant leak.

Don't end up on the side of the road with an overheated engine.
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Strange engine noises, different handling than normal, or reduced gas mileage…these don’t seem like major issues for your Lexus, right? So you put them off for now. Bad mistake. These are all signs of common problems drivers tend to ignore, that may cause more damage in the long run and have you shelling out more money to repair.