Car diagnostics for a 2006 Lexus GS
Car diagnostics for the 2006 Lexus GS: 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
- 10.7 to 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 2006 Lexus GS for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2006 Lexus GS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,750 | US$3,900 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,744 | $3,920 | $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 2006 Lexus GS
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 180 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (41), engine (28) and electrical system (19). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V647000 | 2014-10-15 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10,... |
| 11V115000 | 2011-02-24 | vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 LEXUS GS300 AND GS350 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VEHICLES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC PAD EMBEDDED INTO THE FLOOR CARPET MAY INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. |
| 11V029000 | 2011-01-26 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 LEXUS IS AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 LEXUS GS VEHICLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTED TO AN ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE WITH NICKEL PHOSPHORUS PLATING, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT, OVER TIME, THE PRESSURE SENSOR COULD LOOSEN. IF... |
| 10V499000 | 2010-10-21 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT... |
| 09V020000 | 2009-01-16 | engine and engine cooling | TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. AS THIS CONDITION PROGRESSES, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION... |
| 07V545000 | 2007-11-28 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, HIGH STRESS AREAS MAY HAVE BEEN CREATED IN TWO SPECIFIC FUEL PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COMBINED WITH OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS THE PRESENCE OF CORROSIVE AGENTS IN FUEL, A CRACK MAY FORM OVER TIME LEADING TO FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE(S). |
| 06V121000 | 2006-04-13 | seat belts:front | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS (BOTH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER) BECOME LOCKED, THEY MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO A COMPONENT OF THE EMERGENCY LOCKING SYSTEM. IF THE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED IN THIS CONDITION, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY FASTEN THE SEAT BELT. |
| 06V096000 | 2006-04-03 | air bags | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
For a diagnostic check on the 2006 Lexus GS, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Before the shop sees your GS
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. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 3.0L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive.
The steps
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
A rental while you wait
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Between shop visits
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
What to ask
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Want a price?
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request car diagnostics
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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