timothy

I will second this issue. I found on this forum about how to replace the filter, but the acuator that screws on to the side of the glovebox to slow opening and closing fell out. Well I see where to put it, but what a bad design it is a plastic tip that is split in the middle and is suppose to hold in the back hole of the acuator. However it tends to bend forward and the split will not stay apart, thus the acuator just slides off the end. Any input or help! Thanks. Mike hello, I got the little shock thing or tension device back on. the two larger screws on the side of the glove box came out o.k.. back in o.k.. I put the acuator or tension device back on. the black screws on the side of the glove box just keep the glove box from falling foward. I don't like how the acuator or tension devise mounts on, seems like a clip should hold it on. I'll spend $20 or $25 for a filter and mess with this junk then spend $75 per hour at the Lexus dealer. Much better car then any of my GM cars. Very happy with my 04 es 330. tim

hello, just wanted to check my cabin filter on my 04 es 330, did a google search found out how to get at it, pulled the glove box, blew it out with an air hose, had some leaves and junk in it, seemed dry, this wasn't that hard, but the little shock or what ever you want to call it, fell off. i can see where it goes, but can't get it on, not now, try later. glove box lines up o.k., just opens fast. i don't use it, only thing in there is the manual. how often should you change this filter? not going to the dealer for this, i just won't use the glove box. ran the air and heat, everything works fine. car has 61000 miles. runs and drives great. also, how cold temp. F. should the air be coming out of the vents on cold settings? thanks tim

hello, i have 2004 es bought michelin exalto v rated stock size. very happy with this tire. 61000 miles on the car. tires good in snow, very good in rain and quite. got a good price on them from discount tire. tim

It sounds bad if that is just for the flush. hello, i had trans flush, oil change, tire rotation for around $270, not from the dealer. 2004 es. they used a bg trans flush. car shifts a lot better and smoother. i know, a lot of people say don't flush, my car had 50000 when i had this done, now 60000 and no problems. i don't go to the dealer unless i have to. Tim

hello, will stock aluminum camery rims fit my 04 es 330? tim

hello, glad I could help. Some people don't like them, working out good for so far. had it for about two years. take care and enjoy your car. Tim

hello, i got a bra for my 04 es, bought it hat the lexus dealer, about 180.00. car is dark blue with a lot of chips and a dent on the hood. 90% of everything bad is covered up. i take it off a few times to a year wash and wax and don't have any problems. I'm happy with it, had car over 100 m.p.h. with no problems. tim

hello, I have a 04 es 57000 miles original battery and no problems. been a great car. dealer should take care of you. hope everything works out o.k. take care. tim

hello, i have a 04 es with 57000 miles and have Michilen pilot exalto v rated stock size and car is very quiet. i believe the car is made for v rated tires, some people say h rated is ok. matched tires make the difference. i had toyo, and dunlop. both ok till about 20000 or less miles and they got noisy and rough. tire is a good source. have fun! tim

hello, good deal, car just broke in. i have a 2004 es with 57000 miles and love it. take care of it and will last a long time. tim

hello, had my first trans fluid change and flushed, 04 es, 52000 miles, found a local shop that works on toyota, lexus. worked on my gm cars and trucks for over 10 years, great service. car seems to shift better, smoother. seem normal? i'm happy. saved a ton of money over the dealer. the tech took me back in the shop and showed me how they did the flush and fluid change. thanks tim

hello, i will look around to see if i have my 04 brochure around, in my pile somewhere. i keep all that stuff. i have a 1969 camero brochure in same pile, i hope. my 04 is a great car. tim

hello, I would go with the es, I was a gm fan for years, I have a 04 es 330, 53000 miles and no problems, best car I ever had. I feel the es will last longer, if you take care of it. Check the car out real good before you buy. Have fun, take care. Tim

hello, for the first time had my oil changed by someone else then the dealer. they worked on my gm cars for the last ten years never a problem, never asked if they worked on toyota or lexus. saved lots of money. got four oil changes, four tire rotations, four saftey inspection, $80. went in the shop twice to watch them work on my car. also had the trans flushed and fluid changed. (04 es330, 52000 miles). watched them do that too. clean work, good people. small chain about 6 or 7 stores. how about power steering fluid, can i change that myself? worked on a lot of gm cars, never worked on my lexus. any help would be great. thanks, tim

hello about the bra or mask, i have one on my 04 dark blue. i think it looks good, i take it off 2 or 3 times a year to check the paint, everthing looks good. water seems to drain good, had car up to 100-110 m.p.h. no problem. hides alot of the chips and hood dent. no rust on the hood dent or chips. i touch up the best i can. if it gets bad i'll have it repainted. $180 for a mask is cheaper then $1100 for a small dent and repaint on the hood and a dent on the fender. if i do get it fixed, i'll look into the clear mask. got mine at the lexus dealer. black mask on a silver might not look too good. just my opinon. have a good save weekend! tim

sounds like crap to me to. did the tech. disconnect the battery for 10 to 15 min. and charge big bucks for that? I had a Lexus tech. say that would work. I run 87 and 89 in my 04 es. car runs great. tim

It was a joke, lighten up. sorry sw03 es. I know I need to lighten up. you have been a great help to me and many other people on this site. my 04 es is the beat car I have ever owned, and its paid off with 50000 miles and drives beter then new with the new tires. why doesn't Lexus dealers offer better tires on new cars? I had dunlop sport 5000 v rated tires when I bought it and they sucked! You have a great day and thanks! tim

You sure that was a great price? ;) Tire salesmen driving a Lexus... I had my house painted about a year ago. I was talking with the guy and we were talking about cars. He was telling me how much he loves his new Mercedes E550. I was a lil shocked LOL good price not great. best i could find in my area. he drives a gs 300. something wrong with tire salesmen drivng a lexus? tim

hello I just got a set of pilot exaltos on my 04 es. great tire, car rides better then new with 50000 miles. stock size, v rated. very quiet. went to discount tire, good price great service. helps when the sales person drives a Lexus. Tim

hello, just got rid of my toyo spectrum and put on a set of michelin piolt exalto as v rated, stock size. 04 es 330. car rides and handles better then new with 50000 miles. car came with dunlop sport 5000 v rated, bad tire 28000 miles and had to go. then i put on toyo spectrum t rated. bad move. car had never been this quiet. very happy and got a lot of info from this site. good tires are worth the money. thanks tim

thanks for the help. I have toyo spectrum on the es now 20000 miles on them, noisy, my 04 Impala with Goodyear integrity are quieter with 18000 miles. my es does not handle good on certain roads with the toyos tires, just rotated, alignment is good. i think I'll go with the Michelin. thanks again for the info. take care. Tim

hello, I have a 04 e 330, 49000 miles. need new tires. I want quite long lasting good ride tires. Live in Michigan, crappy roads and snow. have toyo spectrum now. noisy bad in snow. stock size. Michelin mxv4 sounds like the best tire, just wondering if anything else is out that is good. going to keep the car. great car. any help would be great. learned so much from this site. thanks Tim

Nice car, I'm sure you'll be happy with it. I have a 04 es 330, 48000 miles, dealer maintained, no problems. I would leave the car stock, its not meant to be a race car or sound like one, thats what I think. What ever you do to it you should be happy with it. It would be fun to push the car to its limits, just to see how it would do. Have fun! Tim

Lexus has Toyo Spectrum. Car has 46600 miles, tires about 18000 miles Impala has Goodyear Integraity? I think thats correct, car and tires 17660. Thanks for any help. Very happy with my es 330, great car. Impala is a good car too, but not a Lexus. Thanks, Tim

Hello, I have a question about the traction control on my es330, 04. Is it normal for the rpms to be limited when in heavy snow or ice? It seems the more I push on the gas pedal, it doesn't make any difference in speed or rpms, I let up and push and then I increase speed. I also have a 04 Impala and big difference on the way the traction control works on that car, more spinning, but seems to be better in the snow, could be the tires. Thanks. Tim