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don't forget to switch the traction control off

Only one bulb required!! Why Lexus feel it is acceptable to only fit one reversing light and one fog light is beyond me. Even a Dacia Duster has two of each!! :megaangry:

The Aisin transmissions used in Lexus cars are very well protected against possible damage, there is a temperature sensor unit for the transmission oil which via the ECU limits the full scope of the gearbox until the fluid is up to its normal working temperature. During this time the hydraulic pressure is held at a reduced level protecting the seals, probably the cause of your concerns and the transmission will not go into top gear. Nothing to worry about just Japanese self preservation :) If you fancy a bit of light reading (114 pages) feel free.

All that will certainly help to reduce rolling resistance and weight - apparently, pumping up the tyres to 3.5 bar (~52 psi) and diluting the engine oil with diesel were what VW engineers did to 'improve' CO2 emissions/fuel consumption. Remember they were setting up to be on a rolling road for half an hour though. Whether it will make a measurable difference to 0-60 I don't know. How are you going to measure the time? A few runs in opposite directions with a stop watch and the speedo? Hmmm..... I can never find anywhere that's quiet and level enough. I find what I think is a deserted straight road and blow me - there's traffic coming along every minute! Same if we're having a picnic (or in my younger days a bit of hanky-panky) - you think you've found a quiet field gateway and you can guarantee the farmer will turn up with his tractor in 5 minutes!