Shop for Lexus SC400 Parts

Lexus SC 400 is a front engine, rear-wheel drive grand tourer manufactured by extraordinary Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation and Kanto Auto Works but sold under Toyota's luxury automotive division Lexus from 1991 to 2000. The first Lexus SC 400 was introduced in 1991 as the first-generation SC. "SC" in its name represents "Sport Coupe". Although only being produced through one generation, Lexus SC 400 had been awarded as Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1992, on Car and Driver Magazine's Ten Best List for 1992 through 1998 and so on.
Lexus SC 400 made its debut on 1 June 1991 in the United States as a 1992 model to compete with the luxury coupes such as Mercedes-Benz SL, Acura Legend and Infiniti M30 coupe. Available only in one single trim level, Lexus SC 400 was powered by a 4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8 engine that could produce 250 hp and 260 pound feet of torque from 1991 to 1995. Then in 1996, the engine was upgraded to 260 hp and in 1997, it was upgraded with VVTi to produce 290 hp. And this engine was fitted with either a 4-speed or a 5-speed automatic transmission.

As a sport coupe built based on emotion and feeling, Lexus SC 400 is a product that popular among people from all kinds of ages and trades. With such a big popularity, it is hard not to notice some common problem that have happened to it:
First, car won't start up. At car repair statistics site CarComplaints.com, this is the top issue about Lexus SC 400 and obviously, an engine problem. However, this is not the only symptom, some Lexus SC 400 owners offered that engine may have other issues such as making whining noise, stalling, misfiring, shaking while idling and caused other problems such as hard starting, loss of power while acceleration and poor gas mileage. The most apparent sign for SC 400 owners with no repair background would be the activated Check Engine Light. EGR valve gasket, engine control module, fuel pump, distributor cap, spark plug, EGR valve, throttle body gasket and camshaft seal should be your focus of attention.
Second, suspension and braking failures. Not so many drivers would pay enough attention to suspension system, which could affect driving experience a lot. In Lexus SC 400, however, the SC 400 strut housing often should take responsibility of suspension failure. For your reference, this issue would have symptoms such as clunking noises from underneath the vehicle, excessive vibration making harder to control the vehicle and uneven tire wear. While braking failure in Lexus SC 400 often shows as squealing and poorly responded brakes as well as spongy brake pedal, replacing the brake pad set often could eliminated these symptoms.
In order to sustain your Lexus SC 400 for a longer time, you need to be aware of routine maintenance is essential. But as a difficult item assembled by so many different auto parts, knowing what to maintain could save you a lot of energy and time. First, SC 400 antenna is exposed to open environment to receive signals of latest traffic information, news, music and even live games, for your relaxing driving phenomenon, you had better maintain it routinely. Other parts such as door lock and wiper blade also should be maintained on a regular basis.
A philosophy you need to keep in mind is never loving bargain, which may speed up your Lexus SC 400's wearing speed. OEM Lexus SC 400 auto parts are the best and most accurate option. Price is what you should never compromise not to mention that LexusPartsNow.com gets a comprehensive array of genuine Lexus SC 400 auto parts at the lowest price online. Manufacturer's warranty, hassle-free return policy and fastest delivery service are available for any OEM SC 400 parts, thus, please start your shopping with complete confidence now!