billviverette

22 hours ago, pj8708 said:

I have seen this many moons ago and can't come up with an expert answer. But what memory I do recall is that it is an emergency pull for someone locked in the trunk. After a series of children getting accidentally locked in their trunks some manufacturers put in the safety pull. You should be able to find the details at Lexus.com for the Owners Manual.

Paul

 

Thanks, Paul. I will look for the cable to which it attaches.

Found this in the trunk of my ES 350 F Sport after having had the carpet and panels out. It looks like a pull, but I cannot find from where.

Any ideas?

TIA,

Bill

Okay, somewhere someone suggested steel wool, and it worked wonders. I am now pleased with them again. Then I backed into a landscape rock, and now one is smashed badly. I am finding oem replacements around $85/ea. Gibson does seem to make a good replacement product, and at a good price compared to oem, but I like how the oem pipes match better the roundedness of the body styling.

Thanks to all.

What are the OEMs made of? Mine are not cleaning well these day. I hadn't thought of replacing them though. I have a 2003 SC430.

I think I read they are stainless steel. As in, they can be cleaned up. But mine are badly tarnished, and don't seem to be cleaning up.

Try www.autoanything.com and yoy will find Gibson Exhaust Finishers or Tips...High quality stainless steel....

TC Bob

Nice lead, Bob. I might buy these.

Thanks,

Bill

ttt

Me, too!

Any ideas?

TIA,

Bill

I am looking for a good quality, double thickness, slant cut exhaust tip with a quality finish and good warranty.

Any ideas?

I would have searched, but I can't find the search function!

TIA,

Bill

Many thanks!

Bill

fuel filter is in the gas tank, should be good for life of fuel pump.....PCV valve should be on the rear valve cover. Spark plugs are indeed good for 120k miles if not longer. As for transmission, check color and level and should be good, I personally replace mine every 30k miles....

ttt

Thanks,

Bill

Hello everyone,

I have 2005 ES330 is reaching 60K for service. I have done the following but interested to see anyone has any additional list that I need;

Replace Oil and Filter

Replace Air Filter

Replace Cabin Filter

Rotate tires and balance.

Check and Replace Brake Pads

Check Transmission Fluid level and color - still looks good replaced 30K but do I need to get another service, please comments.

Does anyone know where is the fuel filter and PVC valve, do they required replacement?

Dealer said, I don't need to replace the spark plugs until 120K, what do you think?

Is this manual available online?

Thanks

Old question, but I am now looking for one as well.

TIA,

Bill