Maintenance Table by Vehicle | The Common Gear

Date	Vehicle	Maintenance Title (Link to Full Post)	Summary	Docs
05/04/2024	1997 Lexus LX450	Replacement of all brake lines and flush	Due to the lift kit, the brake lines were unsafely stretched in addition to being rusty. This consisted of replacing with extended Slee stainless steel lines and flushing all fluids.
05/04/2024	1997 Lexus LX450	Parking brake repair and replacement	Replacement of parking brake mechanism, cable, all related hardware. Original cable was seized and inoperable.
11/26/2023	1997 Lexus LX450	Engine rebuild	This is the overall statement on the engine rebuild services for the LX450 and all associated labor.
09/01/2023	1997 Lexus LX450	Engine rebuild phase 1	This is the first installment of the work being done to rebuild the LX450's inline-six.
05/12/2023	1997 Lexus LX450	Decking, cleaning, and core engine assembly	This is the second phase of the engine rebuild conducted by R Johnson and Son's. This included sanding and resurfacing the block, new pistons and rings, resizing connecting rod, re-assembly, and… more
02/23/2023	1997 Lexus LX450	Pressure testing and head resurfacing	Pressure testing and resurfacing the head after the discovery of the headgasket issues.
11/25/2022	1997 Lexus LX450	Replace window regulator and PCV kit	Replace drivers side window regulator and install Wits End PCV kit.
10/10/2022	1997 Lexus LX450	Fan and fan clutch replacement	This is the service for replacing the weak original fan clutch with the upgraded Land Tank Aisin assembly and new cooling fan.
09/15/2022	1997 Lexus LX450	Oil and filter, courtesy lamp repair, Supertone install	Final punch list items before road trip with the LX. Oil and filter change; repair rear door courtesy lights; install Hella Supertone horns; check alignment
08/28/2022	1997 Lexus LX450	Oil leak repair, door lock actuators	This service addressed a significant oil leak at the pump housing and repaired the non-functioning rear door lock actuators. We also replaced the upper rear tailgate with a used one due to the… more
08/07/2022	1997 Lexus LX450	Transmission service	Transmission drain and refill along with removing rusted transmission cooler lines and replacing with good used components.
07/29/2022	1997 Lexus LX450	Cooling, suspension, and A/C system repairs	This was the first batch of major service on my 1997 LX450, performed by Lexus of Warwick. Work consisted of addressing leaking power steering lines; updating the cooling system with new parts;… more