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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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Smoothness test, anyone?
Has anyone heard of a smoothness test? Sounds like a test of engine but I am not sure at all. So I thought I would ask.
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Has anyone heard of a smoothness test? Sounds like a test of engine but I am not sure at all. So I thought I would ask.
My wife tells me I have failed this test on a number of occasions.
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My wife tells me I have failed this test on a number of occasions.
I was referring to this in context of cars but am sorry to hear of your personal experience.

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Originally Posted by oknish
Has anyone heard of a smoothness test? Sounds like a test of engine but I am not sure at all. So I thought I would ask.
You might wanna post this question on any Lexus board- will probably get hundreds of replies in minutes .

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Has anyone heard of a smoothness test? Sounds like a test of engine but I am not sure at all. So I thought I would ask.
Yes.

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did the dealer perform this on your vehicle or something?? We need to know the context.
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did the dealer perform this on your vehicle or something?? We need to know the context.
Hey KD.....no the dealer has not performed this. I read about this test on another forum and my interest was piqued. In the other forum thread someone recommended this test to determine if engine could be causing vibrations in the cabin. I have been feeling some vibration, at idle speeds, and so thought I would dig in a bit more before I go to the dealer.
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