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My thoughts too. Check for bad fuel pressure, pump, relay and lines. Sometimes you can hear the pump whining.

Just a hint, see a mechanic.

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When cold, the engine needs temporary more fuel to operate properly, so to speak. In ancient times, one would use a choke to add more fuel. Your catalytic converters also need some momentum to reach operating temperature, before they can burn any excessive fuel. Under normal circumstances, the 'smell' dissapears when engine and cats are @ operating temp. Although you seem to fit the profile, you cannot be too sure. I suggest you verify if this odor originates purely from your exhaust (otherwise, you might have a fuel leak somewhere).

U can add ATF through the dipstick hole. Use a funnel and go slow, it's just a 1/2" opening. Btw, with that milage, it wouldn't hurt to check the state of the ATF. There are shops that can refresh ATF without powerflush. You can also drain and refill multiple times, to get most (old) ATF out.

Hi Paul, The ECU stores learned engine- and driversettings in volatile- or temporary memory. Sometimes this memory gets corrupted, caused by 'interference' in the signal like electromagnetic fields, equipment transaction time-out errors, spikes in voltage, affecting the electronic circuits. Theoretically, pulling the ECU fuse @ engine bay should do the trick. However, many topics describe people not being successful doing so and some settings (and errors) are still preserved, versus pulling the batterycable. Although it's considered a 'Q&D' method, one is sure that power to ALL electronics, circuits and equipment is lost, resulting in facory defaults or a hard-reset. My dealer for example, just pulls the ECU itself, that makes you wonder..

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"Red herring" or perhaps the sun warming up the hood (or road), radiating heat to underlying engine-components. In many cases P1300 can also point to less obvious causes, like a vacuum leak in the intake manifold, throttle body, bad EGR, valve problem, bad fuelpressure/gasoline, dirty fuelinjector. - When did the problem start? - when did you change your plugs? - what kind of plugs (OEM, aftermarket)? Well, some people just can't help, other's are put off with these kind of remarks. I suggest some patience, see a dealer or what, or perhaps use the search function.

Well earned money, some DIY More input re. the vibration is welcome. For example, does it occur when driving, idling, both etc? - check for worn engine or/and transmission mounts (like suspected). The clunk (does it also appear when braking- or accelerating hard?) Check for: - ball joints (urgently, if they have never been replaced before). - worn control-arm bushings, tie rod ends, etc. - tighlty fastened strut-mounts - tightly fastened battery brace. - worn engine- or transmission mounts

It shouldn't be that complicated for an experienced mechanic or shop to replace c-arms. Therefore, I see no reason not to save some dineros.

I disagree. You should be more concerned about a correct diagnose and especially who's performing it, just like Paul advised. It's all about minimizing risks and costs. Comparing parts at this stage seems a bit premature. Although it could come down to relative simple parts like plugs, wiring, coils etc, multiple misfiring can also be caused by less obvious reasons. Therefore, you don't want someone experimenting with your car. Although I can't say that Peps Boys are not professional, I feel it's important that a lexus experienced and qualified mechanic performs the diagnostics. If you consider aftermarket parts for the ignition/combustion system, make sure you know what your doing in terms of manufacturer specs, otherwise go stock (or feel lucky).

Isn't halogen standard for the 2G? Anyway, you could have a look here re. headunits and taste.

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Although at smaller scale, the same goes for Amsterdam and other capital cities @ NL. Cab business is largely taken over by immigrants, introducing aggressive/illegal driving, molesting customers, refusing short trips and honking for nothing. Can't even let my lady take a cab, as she's frequently been offered alcohol, narcotics and other 'invitations'. Lately, government and police are much more aware of this situation, introducing continuous checking for cab-license and/or criminal records, plus forced membership to cab-companies (so they are better traceable). At summer, cities are real quiet, as most of them leave to their countries for hollidays.

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They must be heart-broken, so sing along (DCfish could play the horn-part): Radio's on, feeling all right Cruising the strip on a Saturday night. I smile and I wave and I hide all my pain but the sign on my bumper gives me away: Chorus: Honk if you're lonely tonight If you need a friend to get through the night A toot on your horn, a flash of your brights Honk if you're lonely tonight. I know a honky-tonk where we can go. A booth in the back with the lights way down low. The jukebox is playing a sad melody for heart-broken lovers just like you and me.

When the CEL trips, VCS is disabled for safety reasons and your car runs in 'limp' mode now. Cause could be between a simple loose gas cap or serious engine trouble. Anyway, the CEL most likely stored some faultcodes, so it's good to see a shop or dealer for a read-out. In terms of safety and long roadtrips (besides possible further damage to the engine), see a shop/dealer first.