Q: I have a 05 Lexus and I've notice that its starting to idile but my maintenance required light just came

asked by on October 02, 2017

I have a 05 Lexus and I notice that its starting to idols in the mornings or whenever I let the car sit for a while but I do notice to that my maintenance req light is on and I no that means time for a oil change.....could that be the reason for the idiling
My car has an automatic transmission.

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