Is there a specific OBD2 tool I can use to read the engine oil and transmission oil temps in my IS500? Would love if it was able to be a dashboard phone app and used for servicing.

If not, what 52mm gauge are you all running?👀

Wheel alignment is essentially perfect. No cross caster, no cross camber.

Whenever I drive over uneven and grooved roads my steering wheel just wants to dart right. When I brake it heavily darts right 90 degrees and sometimes left but it favours the right.

Got figs lca bushings to fix this but it essentially had no impact. When I accelerate hard the steering wheel will immediately shift right 5 degrees and stop.

My mechanic checked for play and bends in the entire suspension and found nothing. That’s all he did and told me my car was fine and it’s just getting old now and there’s nothing I can do.

Car has 120k miles.

Tires have been ruled out.

Literally have no idea and I hate driving my car like this.

On the highway the steering wheel will get so heavy and hurt my hand to just hold it straight.

I also would like to ask any 3is owners if they feel like the cars steering lacks a distinctive on-center feel. Like my friends car which is a 2018 drives straight with the steering wheel relaxed but for me on center feels busy and reactive. I hate it so much.

I’ve been looking at buying this car for over a year, and I rarely find ones close by in this color. I test drove this one today, but it has a couple of problems on the front bumper (paint defects and separating on the passenger side).

It’s a 2021 with 73k miles and listed for 35k. It does have the Mark Levinson sound system and 10 inch display in the interior and I think a few other upgraded features. I’m not sure if the pros outweigh the cons though.

I know that front bumper separation problem is a huge pain to fix, and might ultimately cost another $1000-2000 to replace/paint. But I’m worried about passing this one up hoping a better deal will come along.

Do y’all think it’s still a good deal or should I let this one go?

I just test drove an IS 350 AWD and immediately noticed that the accelerator pedal felt noticeably heavier than the pedals in other cars I've owned. It seemed to require more force to get the car moving. It doesn't really bother me, but I'm curious if this is normal for the IS 350 or if it could be specific to that car.

Also, what options would you consider must-haves?

So far, I'm looking at:

• F SPORT Handling Package
• Performance exhaust
• Panoramic View Monitor (360-degree surround-view camera)
• Triple-beam LED headlights

Are there any other options you'd recommend based on your experience as a current or previous owner?

Lastly, what do you think of the Wind and Iridium exterior colors? Im leaning towards Wind. I'm also curious about the white interior. Most of the IS 350s in stock near me have it, but I'm not a big fan of white interiors. For those who have one, how does it hold up over time in terms of dirt, staining, and maintenance?

Appreciate any input!

Hi everyone,
I own a 2015 Lexus IS 250 with the 2.5L V6 4GR-FSE engine. The car currently has around 235,000 km (146,000 miles).
I recently checked the engine oil after approximately 8,000 km (5,000 miles) since the last oil change, and I would appreciate your opinions.
A few details:
● Oil consumption: The oil level dropped from MAX to around ~ 1/2 on the dipstick. im using 5w30 Motul Eco-nergy
● Estimated oil consumption: Approximately 0.5l per 8,000 km.
● Oil condition: The oil is quite dark after 8,000 km. I’ve also noticed a slight smell of gasoline on the dipstick.
●PCV valve: I replaced it previously, and oil consumption initially decreased, but the engine still consumes some oil.
● Exhaust smoke: I haven’t noticed any visible blue smoke.

Does this amount of oil consumption seem normal for this engine at this mileage?