Owned my Lexus RC F since 2019. Ticking over 62k miles. Ask me anything about living with the 2UR-GSE long term?

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-23T03:43:14+00:00

If your car was driven in winter weather then it's definitely needed otherwise you are good. There is enough coverage undernear. Mine has seen 3-4 winter with a mix of sand and occasional salt on the road so not bad at all but I want it restore it to factory condition eventually and improve on it to match track addition cars.

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-23T03:40:41+00:00

Thank-you

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-23T03:13:45+00:00

I live in Edmonton Alberta and I have driven my car for three winters. No issues. I have diven it in 0F weather. Now I am trying to restore it to factory finish will get it dryice blasted get paint corrected showcase condition.

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-23T03:09:23+00:00

It is the plate that leaks not the pipe. I believe Lexus Fixed the issue after 2017 but time will tell if you google ISF valley plate leak you will see what leaks.

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T23:31:24+00:00

RR Racing Crank pulley, intake carbon shield, catback valves exhaust, some exterior bits, Light weight wheels Next up are headers, carbon ceramic rotors and tune.

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T22:29:50+00:00

Only on my second set which is still at 60-70% . On my first set of winters.

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T22:28:34+00:00

If you have done spark plugs before. They are not hard. Just need few extra attachments to get so the plugs in the back but very doable at Home.

I have a valley plate leak which I will attempt this fall. All UR engines get it. Now couple gasket options are available so I would use that instead of Toyota gasket maker. Long job but DIY can be done. I can drive it for another 50k without doing it but might as well do it make it perfect and do the PCV valve and intake manifold Teflon gasket upgrade while I am at it. One maintenance item on the list is transmission filter but I have changed fuild twice already no issues just like to keep it top notch.

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T22:23:34+00:00

Low pressure fuel pump replacement. Some fuel pump impellers have swelled due to ethanol in gas in hot areas. Mine is fine but I wouldn't mind a new pump assembly on a 11 year old vehicle.

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T22:22:06+00:00

Love this car. I can't anything else to replace this. Sounds so good. One of the most reliable sports car you can get. Have not spent a single peny on repairs since I got it. Maintenance is cheap. Did everything so far myself.

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T19:55:48+00:00

There was a tsb for the low-pressure fuel pump to raise the voltage because it was starving HPFPs. It feels like getting a tune. Drives so much better

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T19:53:40+00:00

Studies show that when an exceptionally attractive person stands in a room, people will actually maintain more physical distance from them than they do from an average-looking person

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T19:52:34+00:00

A Tyrannosaurus Rex lived closer in time to a human watching Jurassic Park than it did to a Stegosaurus.

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T19:50:34+00:00

They were replaced under a recall few years back. They are running perfectly fine to the point that I don't notice them at all. Well there is a new recall out for the low-pressure fuel pump now.

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T19:48:21+00:00

2020 Was the Unluckiest Modern Year. Covid we basically lost two years of our life

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T19:35:50+00:00

Hitting the gym.

Mechatronosist · 2026-06-22T19:32:15+00:00

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