lomomike:


I don't know about Callahan, hope they meet or even surpass manufacturers specification.

If I were in your shoes, I'd take some days off, remove the catalytic converter, soak it in detergent mixed with distilled water bath for say over night, check the O2 sensors and Heater Sensors for efficiency, if they are bad, I'd replace them but I'd install spacers before re-installing the heater or O2 sensor.

Emperoh:


I got the rotors from Amazon and as a rule, i stick with products with 5 stars before i buy.

Per the catalyst, i have done this before, but i never left it over night. Say, a few hours. how do you know a bad sensor? and then, any idea on how to do the spacing thingy?

laceonline02:
check icon on my lexus rx 300 dashboard..pls help

okadbest:
Hi folks,

@lomomike...I dont have any issues yet on my Rx, but jjust wanna say I like the sincere and professional way you answer questions here.

Great to see how you help all the folks here. Keep it up. May the Xmas blessing touch you and your family IJN!

yungboss:
It seems no one drives the is350 around here, it's a rare car compared to the es350...or maybe Nigerians love anything on wheels that looks like a Toyota Camry

lomomike:


I love the IS series. Some guy here wanted selling off an IS250 AWD last month, I called him personally, and tried to strike a deal with him, but I was discouraged after I conducted little secret investigation. That said, the IS series is a beautiful car to look at and drive the Is250 feels slightly under-powered, but the IS350 is good, rear seat legroom is small because its an entry level compact sedan, its spring suspension are quite soft tuned for any serious sporty performance and only the IS250 comes in manual tranny. However, I'm more inclined to tall non-sporty things, this is a conscious and deliberate attempt to prevent myself from driving extremely dangerously.

Emperoh:


Please what did you discover? The car is still on sale and i was recommending it to someone to pick.
I do appreciate your input here abeg!

yungboss:
It seems no one drives the is350 around here, it's a rare car compared to the es350...or maybe Nigerians love anything on wheels that looks like a Toyota Camry

vikkyndu:
I notice that on my lexus rx330 when braking I notice vibration, also on my dashboard I had brake, vsc off, tire pressure light on, what could responsible for this?

Emperoh:
what could be causing constant but mild vibrations at speeds of above 110km/hr and above?

Lexus ES330 2005

bravolad:


Carry out a wheel balance & alignment. Most likely the culprit.

Emperoh:


had this done on the 22nd of December and then did a total of about 750 miles of driving over the xmas period.
Could it have fallen off alignment?

ld410:
Good afternoon House, I am considering buying an is200, is300 or es300 all within the 2002- 2005 year bracket any advice on its reliability, maintenance i.e spare parts and mechanics? Please your advice is highly appreciated.

mdenigma:
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.

lomomike:


Heed to this ill advice at your lexus peril.

mdenigma:


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

jimmrozz:
Bros Morning,
Please someone should assist me on how to ACTIVATE INTRUDER ALARM on Lexus RX 350 2008 model. this is the second time the car is been vandalized.

lomomike:






Hmmmm! 1st things 1st, what did you keep in that car that made it "vandal savvy"?

Don't put bags, purse, envelopes, wallets, keys, documents, electronic and ICT gadgets, ID cards, cash, ATM cards, credit cards, valuable in your car exposed where people can see it. Hide these items. I personally will take everything off my car away with me when I want to leave my car. If your cargo area is exposed, invest in a toneau cover or cargo cover. Also park your car in well light up area, near working CCTV camera, or near a security outfit and familiarize yourself with the security officers there by chatting with them and offering them some gifts (cash or kind).

Invest in a car cover when you park at evening and don't wish to use the car for that evening again, install the cover on the car.
Lexus Don't install motion, vibration or shock detection alarm systems in their cars.
You can invest in a shock sensor. But make sure it doesn't interfere with the systems in the vehicle for your RX350 is highly computerized
.

Read thru this. http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-first-generation/169612-adding-a-shock-sensor-to-factory-alarm-theft-ecu-location.html

jimmrozz:


Lomomike, thanks a lot for the advice. I do not put anything in the car, am just a victim.
I will read the link above for more info.

Please, is there any security system I can install in the car in case robbers have key and want to do away with the car, am scared now bros.

vikkyndu:
All I am asking is what could be the cause?

lomomike:


A vehicle tracking system + comprehensive insurance but the best of them all => prayers.

Lexus has one of the best security systems so they say.