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lomomike: Guys! I met him this evening. Lomomike of cartalk fame. Young, jovial,brimming with life and hope, and very sharp. He doesn't look like what most of you think. His knowledge of autos is remarkable. And the guy dey pray like pastor. Lol My lexus and I appreciate you bro. Cheers in the pursuit of excellence. 1 Like |
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Mr mike. You got mail o. Kindly go through and consider my request. I'll be expecting. I also dropped my phone number. Thanks |
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CityNG: I suppose you ship to Lagos from the states. Can I get someone to pick up from Lagos. If yes, how do we go about the transaction. |
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CityNG: @ CityNG, I'm interested in the bluetooth scanner. I'd appreciate if you can ship one down to kaduna for me. Let me know what it takes. Thanks |
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lomomike: Yes,I intend ordering online. I reside in kaduna. However, the ones I found on konga range between 6k and 60k. I definitely won't go for a pricey one.what brand can one use for basic troubleshooting. Thanks |
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lomomike: I appreciate your modesty. I asked about getting a low priced obdII scanner. Can you point me in the right direction. The guys here(kd) charge 5k per scan and many of them don't even understand the codes. Thanks |
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I wish I was auto savvy like you (mike), siena and ikenna but I think our forum can lean heavily on the few of you guys who have the know-how. As the rest of us get to know more, we should be willing and ready to share. I want to see a day when our forum will be 200 pages long and rich with information. When folks won't be scared of touching the Lexus. The benz myth has been busted. We can do same. Sorry for the late response |
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Good day my people. Hope our 'Lexuses' have been performing. I 'm of the opinion that our forum can be more robust. I've been on the Benz forum for some time and their team spirit is inspiring. They make you want to get a benz. Guys, let's make ours more involving and helpful. Lastly, what low priced but efficient obdii scanner can I get for my 08es 350. I found some on konga ranging from 4k to 60k. God help us all 1 Like |
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skj1377: Hmmm. So its gonna be lexus till I'm buoyant enough to foot the kind of bills I'm seeing here. Truth be told, on a good stretch of asphalt I've been able to give many a benz a run for their money. Definitely my next whip is gonna be an E class. Till then I remain a diligent student. Thanks guys |
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cne010: Many thanks bro. You're right. I don't stay in Lagos. You rightly guessed my concerns. How reliable are the air shocks. How much do they go for. can they be replaced with springs when they go bad. How about the electricals, does the wire harness go bad like it does in some models. How reliable is the the V8. Lastly, can u suggest any less expensive to maintain but agile Benz. Ive gotten used to the luxury Lexus offers ; ![]() |
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Good evn merc enthusiasts. I've developed keen interest in this brand.I'm in the process of trading in my 08 lexus es 350 for an 03 benz e500. I want more power but not at the expense of peace of mind. Lexus has been faithful but I'm being attracted to this brand. I rarely see E500's on Naija roads. Guys your sound counsel is all I need.thanks |
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lomomike: I quite agree with you. what do you advice I do about the sound? I'm not a technical person but I'm quick to learn. Could you explain what dangers there are if one uses total quartz 5000 in a lexus? Is the high mileage an indicator for a switch to heavier oils? Thanks |
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Hello house. I'll appreciate your advice on this matter. I use the rrecommended sae 5w30 oil on my 08 es350 which has covered about 140k miles. I change oil and filter as the manual prescribes. Recently I noticed this clanking sound whenever I turn on the car after sitting in the sun for long. It doesn't happen in the morning. My mech says its because the oil is too light and it dries off the timing chain resulting in the said noise. He suggests I start using total quartz 5000 which is thicker and cheaper. The ride drives silky smooth other than this issue. |
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Here are facts that you might find useful. Using a sponge especially the coarse ones is not a healthy practice. Your skin has a lot of protective cells which get washed off as you scrub leaving your body prone to disease causing germs. Soap and water is just ok for healthy skin. Medicated soaps are also not recommended as they destroy this protective cells on the skin Most people store their sponges in sponge dishes. This practice allows germs to multiply quickly in the moist environment. Always dry your sponge. Change your sponge after 3 months same way you should change your toothbrush. Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Treat it with care 1 Like |
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Here's what I found from other lexus es350 users on clublexus.com. The transmission flare can be resolved by running your transmission through all the gears before moving every morning. It takes about 10 seconds. With the engine running shift through P to R,N,D then 4,5,6 then return to P.I assume your transmission is Manumatic. I've tried it for 3 days and it works. 1 Like |
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if I may ask. would a scan reveal anything (trouble codes) even if the CEL isn't on? I was of the impression that if I don't get a CEL I don't need a scan. Kindly enlighten me on this |
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I noticed this too on my 2008 lexus es350. It only happens in the mornings before the engine warms up where the rpm goes between 3500 and 4000 before it engages the 3rd and 4th gears. That's a flare. if your engine is same as mine ( 3.5l v6 2gr-fe matched with a 6 speed transmission) then its a common issue. I found out on clublexus.com that this problem is common to this particular transmission. No known cause or fix but its not usually catastrophic. kindly share any additional info you get with us |
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I also faced the same dilemma when I was ready for a car. Here's how I arrived @ a decision. I didn't want a 'common' brand such as the camry and accord. I also didn't want unecessary attention from relatives and colleagues who would think you've hit the jackpot cos u drive a benz or a 'jeep' Maintenance and reliability is also key I also needed decent power (so a 4 cylinder was out of d mix) I went online 2 narrow my options Finally I visited the dealer for a test drive I settled for a 2008 lexus es350 I'm very pleased with my choice Luxury,power,class, reliablity and distinction. I'll recommend the 2010 edition where some exterior and interior upgrades were made Cheers 1 Like |
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lomomike: The master warning light is a red triangle that flashes during a system malfunction. My es 350 doesn't have the airs. I'm as green as they come regarding online transactions. How can u help a brother out if I need 2 source for parts? I reside in kaduna, Nigeria. How are pictures uploaded here?still learning |
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lomomike: The Check engine light is not on. The check vsc light came on with the master warning light. I didn't notice any sensors while the wheel was being worked on(I may be wrong). I've just parked the car cos I don't wanna do more damage. I'll get it scanned as you've suggested. Are these sensors(AFS and vsc) readily available? Where can I get them? This club rocks. Thanks |
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Hello house. My 08 es350 was hit by another motorist on the rear passenger side. The impact was more on the wheel. The mech changed the shock and arms on dat side. Problems: since then check VSC keeps flashing on my dash AFS off also keeps flashing even though I've pushed the button under the dashboard Are these serious problems? How do I solve them? Please help |
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Bossmd: Please does anyone have any idea where I can get Mobil 1 5w-20 Fully Synthetic Motor Oil in Lagos or Abuja? I have searched through all Mobil Service Stations in Lagos but didn't find any. What they have available are 5w-30 and 0w-40. My car manual recommends 0w-20 or 5w-20. Call 07046269881. His name is jude.He is in Lagos. He deals in good quality oils. |
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lomomike: The service manual says 'periodic checks and replacement of the transmission fluid are not required'. The car was maintained by Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth, Texas from purchase until it was auctioned @ 160k miles. There was no transmission service during that period. What kind of preventive maintenance can I carry out on the transmission? I discovered online that some sealed transmissions begin to fail from 120k miles. Thanks lomomike. You've been very helpful |
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lomomike: Roger that. I discovered the transmission is sealed so one can't check to know if its due for a change. It shifts seamlessly in motion but I don't wanna take chances since I got it @ 160k miles. Any thoughts on how to go about this will be appreciated. |
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lomomike: I appreciate your prompt response. I stay within Nigeria, Kaduna to be precise. Not used to online purchases. What alternatives do I have? Thanks |
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lomomike: Thanks for your response. I was beginning to think I'm in the wrong section. I checked online and found most dealerships recommend sae 5w20 or 5w30. I don't knw how available and affordable these oils are where I reside. What are the cons of using total quartz 7000? I have other enquiries to make but I guess we'll take them piecemeal. You guys are doing a great job! |
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Originalsly: Lmao...you need to do promo for Lexus! Hello house. I'm a newbie here though my account was opened a couple of years back. I recently acquired a 2008 lexus es 350. How do I put up posts here? Thanks |
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