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how easy is to replace the ocv and ocv filter. do you happen to have the toyota part number

can a locksmith program the microchip? how much does a dealer charge for programming.

1. buy the oil and filter(toyota) separately and take it to the local oil change center or look for oil/filter change coupon specials at local toyota dealerships. 2. ocatane rating 87 (as per the manual recommendation) 3. For all replacement parts use oem . it may be cheaper to buy the oem parts online. eg lexus pembroke

there is a diy on this installation. check/search the forum.

http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/snd27613/2008-10-22_165255_p1300.pdf

can you post some pictures on the diy.

97 and 98 are non-interference engines. meaning it won;t damage the engine if the tb breaks.

you should fill up as soon as you see the "steady" low light. extreme low fuel may result in fuel pump burnout.

I have been experiencing a low/dull vibration at about 1800 RPM in around 50mph. It seems to happen just before the shift point in the automatic transmission and disappears after shifting and isn't present (or not felt) before 1800 rpm. did the following tests. 1. car in parked/neutral rev'd the engine to over 1800 rpm. No vibrations felt 2. put the gear in "Low" mode and accelerate to over 1800 rpm. No vibration felt any thoughts

oem is the way to go. i purchased oem pads from pembroke lexus online.

i had the same rattle issue. replaced the strut mount and the strut bumper (yellow) and the problem solved.

98 es300 is a non-interference engine. so if the TB breaks it won't harm your engine other than the inconvenience of getting stranded. instead of spending money for inspecting the TB condition you should start shopping for a TB change for a 10+ yr old car.. any certified toyota mechanic can do a timing Belt change not necessary from a dealership. i recommend using oem parts.

430's came out 02 thru 06. which yr is better. was anything changed in 06.

there is already another thread on the replacement process. it is NOT easy as replacing your tail lamp.

Agreed. i was quite skeptical initially. i had the fsm printed and oversaw the entire process. it was performed as clock work by him. the labor deal includes replacing all belts (drive belts, timing belts), tensioners, idler pulleys and waterpump. i skipped the waterpump since the previous lexus dealership records showed a replacement. i purchased all oem parts from pembroke. my point is there is no requirement that this major service must be done at a dealership.

may be unrelated. you should contact Lexus and confirm your statement with the vin id.

he deals only with toyota engines eg camry/corolla timingbelt. His shop is off of bascom avenue in sanjose. i got mine done last year. not sure about your lx. his shop is a combo gas station/autoshop/711. he used to work at stevenscreek toyota i believe.

hello: if you purchase on their (pembroke lexus) online website the parts would be discounted off their list price. I also would suggest that you validate, if the indy mechanic has ever done timing belt changes on toyota engines. Initially i was skeptical about taking my vehicle to an indy shop. i went to his shop and discussed about his toyota repair experience. i insisted that i will be present during the whole process. i printed off the timing belt replacement process from the fsm to make sure nothing goes overseen. i was impressed with his precision and speed he changed the belts/tensioners. i would highly recommend this honest mechanic if you were in the bay area (ca). no doubt there are some hidden gems. Good Luck

an indie shop last yr charged me 100$ labor for the timing belt change. i purchased oem parts eg belts/tensioners from pembroke lexus.

i have used it but they are not long lasting.

either strut mounts or strut bumper. there are a lot of threads in this forum regarding this noise and it is a known issue with this yr model. i had similar issue and i replaced both of them.

it may be related to license plate bulbs.

vignesh: if you purchased it recently why not return the vehicle back to the dealer or get the dealer to fix it. spending 3k for a tranny is not worth considering the current value of the car.

plug 5 is to the right side at the back if you stand in front of the car. if you haven't replaced a spark plug before i suggest using any auto mechanic for a nominal fee. it is possible you might trip into the fuel injector connections while reaching/replacing the back plugs.

how did they diagnose that the 5th coil and sparkplug is bad? i would recommed buying the oem part and get any automechanic to install since the rear plugs aren't easy and may require special extensions.