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I have a 2006 GS300 RWD, and it's time for an oil change. I've always changed my own oil, but this car's filter looks very different. I understand it's a canister type of filter, but the replacement filter came with a plastic connector like thing to apparently drain the oil filter before removing it (?)

Does anyone have instructions on doing this? Is there a special tool involved? There is a cap on the filter that looks like it could unscrew, but looks like a special tool is needed to do it...

Any help appreciated!

Very nice DIY! Personally I never use the plastic small piece to drain oil from the filter - to me its just an extra step, I just remove the canister and drain all oil all together

I agree! They actually banned me over there...

Oh, yeah I forgot to mention grandpa moderators...

Hi everyone,

I have an issue that appears to be either my 2007 Gs350 amplifier or the head unit.. IDK which is the problem or what it originates from but when I give volume over lets say 30 or 35, depending if radio or CD player working, all sound disappears and then as I bring volume down the sound appears again.. It's the first time this has happened and after about an hr of playing music fairly loud, the sound just went out and then reappeared when the volume has been lowered. I owned the car for over three yrs now and despite how loud and/or long I listen to music, this has never occured. I'm new to the forum but can anyone please advise me what this is caused by and how to go about repairing it. I couldn't find anyone with a similar issue here reading posts. All help greatly appreciated!! Thank You

Sounds like your audio system (i.e. amp) is going to a safe mode and then restart itself. Definitely not a proper working order, I would advise you to try change the amp (located in the trunk on the right corner), but this is not a head unit 100%. Before replacing the amp, try first to disconnect it from the power for at least 5 minutes. Hope it helps.

I did order 4 Lexus TPMS sensors for $55 shipped from eBay. I don't think it is too expensive not to have them on...

Some have mentioned Amsoil, others Mobil One. Any thoughts?

Paul

I use Mobil 1 simply because it is available in every autoparts store. In addition, WalMart carries the 5qt jug at the best price of anyplace. Amsoil is no where near that available.

steviej

Same here... Can't beat Walmart's price on oil... I do also like Castrol Edge.

Have 2010 RWD GS350 with 245/40ZR/18 summer tires on 18x8.0 inch rims. Front end drags on turn in to driveway and I need about 1 inch additional clearance to keep from chewing up the underside of front bumper. Any suggestions as to tires or lifts?

I have 2007 GS 350 AWD and finally got my 19 8.5 MMR HR2 wheels installed. Discount tires tried 3 different sizes of Continental DWS 245/45 19 (too big), then 225/45 19 (too skinny) and finally 245/40 19 fits just right in! It barely rubbing/touching plastic wheel liner on completely turned wheel, but it became a bit higher off the ground.

I haven't look in to the manual, but a good push down fixed it for me, it seems to me that there are two preset positions for wiper blades and higher one can be also used to change blades. ;)

I have been a clublexus.com member over 2 years, but most people over there are extremely boring!!!

They have nothing else to discuss then pictures of a big !Removed! wheels and lowering your car to the ground...

And of course royal !Removed! kissing about morals and manners :)

This forum ROCKS!

look in the glove compartment, right where door would touch the console on the left side - there is a trunk lock button