Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2012 Lexus LS
Car diagnostics for the 2012 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
- 11.5 to 12.8 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 2012 Lexus LS for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2012 Lexus LS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,100 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,566 | $4,306 | $4,480 |
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 2012 Lexus LS
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (3), service brakes (2) and electrical system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Lexus LS: Car diagnostics
For a diagnostic check on the 2012 Lexus LS, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your car, your notes
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. If you have the service history of your LS, have it ready for the shop. The 5.0L 8-cylinder hybrid is what moves it, with all-wheel drive.
The steps
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A rental while you wait
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We collect the rental when your car is back. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Small things that help
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Talking to the shop
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Talk to a person
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
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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