Car battery replacement for a 1997 Lexus LS
Car battery replacement for the 1997 Lexus LS: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Lexus LS for car battery replacement
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1997 Lexus LS: every figure
| Displacement | 4.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Lexus LS
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (4), electrical system (3) and vehicle speed control (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V016000 | 1998-01-27 | electrical system:starter assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TERMINAL FOR THE STARTER MOTOR MAGNETIC SWITCH, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR IF ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE LIQUID, SUCH AS ROAD SPLASH WITH DEICING SALT, ENTERS THIS AREA. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car battery replacement for the 1997 Lexus LS
Need battery service for your 1997 Lexus LS? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your car, your notes
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The powertrain to know here is the 4.0L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
A car meanwhile
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Before the shop starts
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Car care, briefly
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
Still deciding?
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request car battery replacement
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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