2007 Lexus RX350: I’ve heard or read that it’s a good idea to use Toyota TPMS rather than aftermarket because some are difficult to sync with Toyota computers. Is this true?
No.
Every shop I know installs nothing but aftermarket tire pressure sensors.
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I’ve had about three put in now at about $80 a piece. I don’t ask them what they are putting in but they are after market on the invoice. Up to them to get it to work but have had no trouble with mine.
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I have replaced a few incompatible aftermarket tire pressure sensors on Lexus vehicles, more often on later vehicles than your 2007 RX.
You should be fine with aftermarket. If you have Discount Tire in your area, they have a reasonable price on the replacement. Last time I had it done there it was around $60 a wheel parts and labor.
Thx. Mine are original and apparently failed or battery dead because TPM light blinks upon start-up. I don’t think battery replacement is worthwhile.
Thank you. I don’t know where I heard of the problem. Maybe Scotty Kilmer.
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TY. Guess I’ll take my chances since most feel it’s not a problem. I’ve bought most of my tires at Costco.
Sensors not batteries in the sensors, are replaced, average life is ~8-10 years. Ignore the light until you need new tires, then have the sensors replaced. Manually check your tire pressure every couple of weeks.
Thx. I need new tires. That’s why I wanted comments on OEMs. I’ve certainly exceeded the lifespan for a 2007 vehicle! I once took a sensor apart and the battery was buried in “goo.” I’ve ignored the light. As an old guy I’m used to checking tire pressure, including the spare, but not every couple of weeks except visually.
Tire problems usually don’t show up at a convenient time or on a pressure check schedule is all I’ll say. I was 600 miles from home when my sensor informed of a bad leak. Enough time to add some air and breeze into a town large enough to do a repair. I generally check tire pressures every time I get in the car, so I would recommend getting them replaced. I don’t think you save much by waiting for new tires is all.
Check with a gauge? That sounds like overkill. I’m due for tires anyway.
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No worries, he’ll just contradict everything he mentioned in that video in another video he’ll post two days later, shortly after the weekly clickbait video where he claims to be leaving YouTube and/or retiring.
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Sometimes that’s true. Sometimes he’s right and helpful. But it’s worked FOR HIM.
You heard wrong. First off…Toyota doesn’t make TPMS sensors. They are made for them (currently Denso): We’ve replaced 2 on my wifes 07 Lexus Es-350 and one on my 14 Highlander. Never used one from the dealer and never ever had a problem.
Kilmer is a hack (in my opinion), he sounds impressive to people who know little to nothing about cars. He’s a clickbait artist, who doesn’t tolerate any criticism of any kind. Ever notice that in his comment sections it mostly just people telling him how great he is, and next to nobody calling him out for his near weekly contradictions, and sometimes outright dangerous recommendations , like using compression fittings on the braking system of a modern car. There’s a reason for that, his shadowban list is lengthy.
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Or until you need to get car inspected (if you live in a state that has vehicle inspections). TPMS light will fail a state safety inspection.
I’m not a car savvy person, so take this as a grain of salt. I’ve never had issues with the factory TMPS on any of my cars, but I did have an issue 2 years later after using aftermarket ones when I upgraded my rims. The cheapest place offered each for $80 at the time ( a lot more now ) and I was pissed.
The strange thing with mine was that after one went out in the front, another one went out in the back a week later, then all died shortly after.
I brought them to a shop that specializes in TMPS and they told me they were done.
I take a proactive preventative maintenance approach. Had new Michelins installed on my ten year old truck. Had the TPMS, though they were still working, replaced at the same time.
Reasoned the new tires would outlast the old TPMS.
I do the same with batteries in my vehicles, usually replace at less than four years.
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Kinda like light bulbs, you never know when they’ll fail.