New To Forum.... Problem With My Lexus

[ssj2dan]

First of all, i'd like to say hello to everyone. I'm from Boston and i drive a 2000 es300 platinum edition. yesterday while driving, i got the trac off light and the CEL. i'm going to go over to auto zone and check the code in the morning and then i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on where i go from there. i wasn't sure if it was better to go to a local toyota dealer or a local lexus dealer or if anyone knows of a trust worthy/good mechanic in the boston area... lmk!

any advice and input would be appreciated.

Thanks!!

Danny

[smooth1]

Welcome to the LOC!

When you get the codes post em here and we'll see what can be done.

[dbokun]

I have a "one man garage" mechanic in waltham that I have been using for about 8 years. Someone in my office has used him for approx. 20 yrs. Nothing fancy but fair and does the job.

[ssj2dan]

p1130 and p1135. the guy at auto zone recomended a few places nearby and they told me that it is my o2 sensor and that to fix this, it may be best if i bring it into the dealer for original parts. any thoughts, advice or input? i'm also concerned of the possibility of a vacuum leak...

[smooth1]

These cars are picky. I would just make sure you stay with Denso's. You''ll have to check for the vacuume leaks if you think you have an issue there.

[steviej]

First of all, i'd like to say hello to everyone. I'm from Boston Danny

Danny, where abouts are you in the Baystate?

I know a couple of good inde's if you don't want to go to a dealership.

P1130 and P1135 point to A/F sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1. This is the hardest to get to if you don't have a lift or floor jack and stands.

It is the one before the cat on the set of cylinders closest to the windshield.

How good are you with a wrench?

The Denso sensor can be had on line for about $200 or a little more than that from a Toyota dealership, or a little more than that from a Lexus stearlership.

steviej

[ssj2dan]

First of all, i'd like to say hello to everyone. I'm from Boston Danny

Danny, where abouts are you in the Baystate?

I know a couple of good inde's if you don't want to go to a dealership.

P1130 and P1135 point to A/F sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1. This is the hardest to get to if you don't have a lift or floor jack and stands.

It is the one before the cat on the set of cylinders closest to the windshield.

How good are you with a wrench?

The Denso sensor can be had on line for about $200 or a little more than that from a Toyota dealership, or a little more than that from a Lexus stearlership.

steviej

South Boston. I also have a few other questions about a few maintenance procedure if anyone(really don't know too much about cars... have a few friends that do that helps me out) can help or advise on.

Transmission flush... do i need one? 113k miles on my 2000 es... i've had it for 25k...some people told me i should and some say i shoudn't. don't want to have to rebuild tranny... and i want to replace my spark plugs.. do you guys think i should use original parts? or going into a local shop and getting a tune up will do?

once again, thanks a million for your input everyone!