Representative photoWheel alignment for a 2008 Lexus GS
Wheel alignment for the 2008 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
- 10.2 to 11.8 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 2008 Lexus GS for wheel alignment
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2008 Lexus GS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 227 L (8 cu ft) | 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$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,744 | $4,130 | $4,130 |
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 2008 Lexus GS
- NHTSA lists 4 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 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (12), unknown or other (8) and exterior lighting (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V432000 | 2018-06-26 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a... |
| 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,... |
| 13V395000 | 2013-09-04 | engine | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19,... |
| 10V309000 | 2010-07-06 | engine and engine cooling:engine | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY DEGRADE THE STRENGTH OF THE VALVE SPRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE SPRING TO BREAK. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the GS
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a wheel alignment on the 2008 Lexus GS we arrange a trusted shop. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
What we arrange
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Car care, briefly
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Before the shop starts
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
When you know your dates
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request wheel alignment
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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