# \#rx300 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rx300/5578.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Lexus Rx300 Spoiler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx300-spoiler/186303)
**Author:** [@LexRx300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LexRx300)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx300-spoiler/186303 "2022-09-10T16:19:49Z")
Im thinking of purchasing some modifications for my Rx300, down the road I would like to change out the spoiler from the factory or just remove it altogether. Im having a hard time finding any spoilers online, a couple r… --- ## [2000 Lexus RX 300 Battery runs down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-rx-300-battery-runs-down/161762)
**Author:** [@KeithDyas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithDyas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-rx-300-battery-runs-down/161762 "2022-03-31T01:21:07Z")
The battery runs down after a few days of not driving the car. The battery is fairly new. I make certain the lights are off and the cars are shut tight. It appears there may be a short in the system which is draining t… --- ## [2003 Lexus RX 300 oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-rx-300-oil-change-interval/163296)
**Author:** [@JamesCarney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesCarney)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-rx-300-oil-change-interval/163296 "2020-06-14T02:05:50Z")
I have a 2003 Lexus RX-300 but my question applies to all cars. If the recommended oil change is every year or 5000 miles but I drive only 3000 miles in a year can I wait until I reach 5000 miles? --- ## [2001 Lexus RX 300 - looking for a juice leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300-looking-for-a-juice-leak/162794)
**Author:** [@Drake47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drake47)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300-looking-for-a-juice-leak/162794 "2020-04-14T20:30:24Z")
I had a new battery installed last year and an alternator maybe 6 years ago. If my car sits 4 days I have to jump start it. My mechanic cannot find anything wrong. It seems to me that it’s “leaking” juice somewhere. … --- ## [2001 Lexus RX 300 shifter moves freely](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300-shifter-moves-freely/148806)
**Author:** [@WilliamPorter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamPorter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300-shifter-moves-freely/148806 "2019-09-16T19:08:09Z")
Shifter moves freely as though it is not connected . Does not engage any gear ,. ie , drive, reverse ,etc. --- ## [2000 Lexus RX 300 timing belt estimate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-rx-300-timing-belt-estimate/137520)
**Author:** [@Ragiemra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ragiemra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-rx-300-timing-belt-estimate/137520 "2019-03-30T12:18:08Z")
What would be the approximate cost to change the timing belt on this vehicle? --- ## [Is piston slap serious?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-piston-slap-serious/133674)
**Author:** [@chipkettering](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipkettering)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-piston-slap-serious/133674 "2019-01-31T18:05:51Z")
how serious is piston slap --- ## [2003 Lexus RX 300 windows roll down after locking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-rx-300-windows-roll-down-after-locking/127692)
**Author:** [@TomCarney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomCarney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-rx-300-windows-roll-down-after-locking/127692 "2018-10-28T18:41:17Z")
OK Ray, here a different issue, I think anyway? We own a 03 Lexus RX with 70,000- miles and we love the vehicle. But about four or five times now, when we get out of the SUV and lock it up and walk away, the vehicle will… --- ## [2002 Lexus RX 300 nav](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-rx-300-nav/121382)
**Author:** [@mstein1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstein1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-rx-300-nav/121382 "2018-07-21T02:00:08Z")
My '02 RX300 NAV works (believe it!) I have the original disc so the maps are out of date, that’s OK. Problem: the “DEST” button (to input address info, etc) when I push it…nothing, menu fails to come up. DEST button d… --- ## [2001 Lexus RX 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300/116660)
**Author:** [@Jayson34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jayson34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300/116660 "2018-05-02T20:07:48Z")
2001 Lexus RX300, will not start, fuses all good, not smoke or vapor at tail pipe fuel pump in tank hums, EFI relay working --- ## [Car seems "raised" after 180K maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seems-raised-after-180k-maintenance/111617)
**Author:** [@KaseKopf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaseKopf)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seems-raised-after-180k-maintenance/111617 "2018-01-24T22:15:01Z")
Did 180K maintenance on my 2002 RX300 a few days ago. Didn’t notice at first but on seeing the car from the side it appears the car has been raised. Can see a lot more of the wheel wells than before and see springs, etc.… --- ## [Knock Sensor to replace or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-to-replace-or-not/107581)
**Author:** [@Funkyfresh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Funkyfresh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-to-replace-or-not/107581 "2017-09-07T18:22:14Z")
So my 99 lexus rx 300 with 200K+ is throwing the codes for both knock sensors. This most likely means that the wiring harness is bad. It’s a lot of work to get to the harness (and sensors) so I’m considering putting in t… --- ## [HELP! Lexus rx300 check engine lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-lexus-rx300-check-engine-lights-on/106240)
**Author:** [@gerealdchris77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerealdchris77)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-lexus-rx300-check-engine-lights-on/106240 "2017-08-02T04:12:29Z")
currently have a lexus with the check engine light on. the codes are reading that all 6 coils need to be replaced or all are misfiring, however i checked the coils by unplugging them while the car is running and seem to … --- ## [Repair or Sell or?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-sell-or/105288)
**Author:** [@choices](https://community.cartalk.com/u/choices)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-sell-or/105288 "2017-06-25T17:48:11Z")
My mother's car is a 2000 Lexus RX 300 with only 61,000 miles on it. Because of age, rather than wear and tear, the car is beginning to require expensive repairs. Toyota told me today that the rear seal will have to be… --- ## [Gas smelling up the garage!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smelling-up-the-garage/96824)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_Fogelman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_Fogelman)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smelling-up-the-garage/96824 "2016-12-04T02:55:39Z")
We have an 1999 RX300 Lexus just had the brakes, tires fixed and oil changed. Every time the gas tank is filled, and it is parked in the garage it smells the whole garage. We have checked the floor for any stains from … --- ## [Lexus RX300 problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx300-problem/89505)
**Author:** [@davissp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davissp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx300-problem/89505 "2015-04-01T01:47:10Z")
I need help trying to figure out what is going on with my Lexus. its a 2002 Lexus Rx300. The recent problem that I have been having is that various times when I go to accelerate my car from a stop position, i.e. stop sig… --- ## [2001 Lexus RX300 cold engine squealing/whistling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx300-cold-engine-squealing-whistling-noise/81981)
**Author:** [@Mr\_TA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_TA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx300-cold-engine-squealing-whistling-noise/81981 "2013-10-28T07:06:50Z")
My father-in-law's 2001 Lexus RX300 makes squealing/whistling sound when engine is cold. Multiple serpentine belts replacements and adjustments made no difference. One mechanic said it's the bearing inside the alternator… --- ## [Dura Seal for a Lexus oilm leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dura-seal-for-a-lexus-oilm-leak/80903)
**Author:** [@dragon6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dragon6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dura-seal-for-a-lexus-oilm-leak/80903 "2013-08-14T20:06:12Z")
2001 Lexus RX 300, 115,000 mi--has an oil leak. I was adding a high mileage additive. I know that the leak is engine oil. Should I try Dura Seal---or a similar product before I get a diagnosis?? --- ## [Change a timing belt after many years, but few miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-a-timing-belt-after-many-years-but-few-miles/78789)
**Author:** [@willpowern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willpowern)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-a-timing-belt-after-many-years-but-few-miles/78789 "2013-04-20T06:38:36Z")
My mom has a 2002 Lexus RX 300. It runs great and has only 30,000. Should I have the timing belt replaced? --- ## [Sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensors/74634)
**Author:** [@pipiche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pipiche)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensors/74634 "2012-10-01T22:36:13Z")
Again with my Lexus rx300,I did move from Delray Beach FL to Ft Lauderdale and i was using a mecanic for 10 years in January he did replace a sensor now i have these lights on again on my dashboard and my new mecanic he… --- ## [Timing Belt for Lexus RX300 2001](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-for-lexus-rx300-2001/74246)
**Author:** [@pipiche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pipiche)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-for-lexus-rx300-2001/74246 "2012-08-23T17:59:01Z")
Thank you to everybody OK the job is finish for my Lexus RX300 2001 95000 miles Timing Belt,Water pump, Tensioner,Steering Belt,Alternator Belt,New coolant,Labor and tax = $845,00 I did ask to see the old timing belt… --- ## [Lexus Antenna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-antenna/74172)
**Author:** [@pipiche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pipiche)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2012, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-antenna/74172 "2012-08-19T23:47:10Z")
How can i change a antenna mast on Lexus RX 300 --- ## [Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/74079)
**Author:** [@pipiche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pipiche)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/74079 "2012-08-15T21:53:10Z")
I have a Lexus RX300 2001 with 95000 miles they are telling me that i need to change my timing belt plus two other belts and also the water pompe, the price can go from $700.00 to $1,300.00 . --- ## [VSC Light on Lexus RX300 at 62000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vsc-light-on-lexus-rx300-at-62000-miles/69984)
**Author:** [@Biggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Biggs)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vsc-light-on-lexus-rx300-at-62000-miles/69984 "2011-12-14T21:16:51Z")
The VSC light came on at approximately 62000 miles. Took it too a mechanic who put it on computer, found gas cap loose, and reconnected hose under air filter however no code shows on the computer for a fix. The VSC lig… --- ## [Seeping steering rack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeping-steering-rack/69059)
**Author:** [@fdb023](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fdb023)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeping-steering-rack/69059 "2011-11-02T18:33:54Z")
I have a 2000 lexus rx300. the steering rack was replaced 2yrs/20k ago. now, there is very slight seeping of fluid. only noticeable on on the boot and never drips onto the floor. i took it back to the dealer and they … --- ## [Mystery door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-door-locks/68045)
**Author:** [@tdoeling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tdoeling)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-door-locks/68045 "2011-09-20T01:20:56Z")
2000 Lexus RX300 - door locks/acutators... the locks open and close perfectly with the master driver actuator lock unlock button or with the the remote IF the temp is 70 degrees or below. If the temp is above 70 degrees… --- ## [Blower Motor (heater)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-heater/61021)
**Author:** [@jeffc1721](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffc1721)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-heater/61021 "2011-02-07T22:46:32Z")
I have a 2000 Lexus RX300, with over 200k miles. The motor blower is making this very (at times) loud noise. To take a closer look, I removed the glove compartment to take a better look at the unit itself. I took a clo… --- ## [2001 lexus rx300 transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx300-transmission/60194)
**Author:** [@petenice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petenice)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx300-transmission/60194 "2011-01-20T17:29:17Z")
I recently purchased a used lexus RX300. I recently read that these cars have real problems with transmission failures. Is there any type of preventative maintenance that I can perform (and how often) to prevent this p… --- ## [Take an Adventure or Ship it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/take-an-adventure-or-ship-it/48241)
**Author:** [@usnfoley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usnfoley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/take-an-adventure-or-ship-it/48241 "2010-05-03T01:13:25Z")
I am looking to make a choice on driving a 2002 Lexus RX300 from Rhode Island to Colorado, or having it shipped. The Lexus has always been taken to the dealer for its repairs. It has ~160K on it and is in a perfect driva… --- ## [Strange noise from a lexus rx300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-from-a-lexus-rx300/43063)
**Author:** [@looker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/looker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2010, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-from-a-lexus-rx300/43063 "2010-01-23T15:58:24Z")
I have a 2003 RX300. Recently, during the previous cold spell, after backing out from my garage and moving slowly forward for some 20 yards, I began to hear a strange noise on my right (can't pinpoint the source), like t… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rx300/5578.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rx300)