Lexus Repair: Lexus RX300 1999 maintenance issues, hello art, lexus rx300


Question
Hello. I purchased a 1999 RX300 has 94k miles a few months ago and I want to find on-line what scheduled maintenance should be done. The dealer quotes 1200.00 of service and I can do some of the routine tasks myself. Can you guide me to a web site that will outline what service should be done?

Also, my struts/shocks creak when I drive over a speed bump. What needs to be done to fix this? The dealer said they should be replaced.

Finally, the transmission doesn't shift up to high grar when the vehicle is cold, but does fine after about 7 to 10 minutes of running time. Is this normal?

While I purchased the vehicle recently, the maintenance records were very complete and it has needed nothing but routine service. No major repairs were recorded.  

Answer
Hello Art, The best place for this info is in the owners manual which should be in your glove box. The creaking noise may be coming from your sway bar bushings, I would have those lubed first. The shift situation is normal, the computer will not let the trans shift in to top gear until the vehicle is up to proper temp.