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  1. RE: Sorry to ask a stupid newbie question, but . . . where is the 06-07 GS forum? --> Thanks for the reply. Take a look at the lower right of this webpage. There is a pulldown menu where you can see: |------ 06 - 07 GS300/350/430
  2. 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!
  3. 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! I just noticed that there is a separate forum for 06-07 GS300s, I'll post there.........
  4. Problem solved.... :cries: Thanks to all the suggestions, but the problem is with the plastic air cond box under the dash, leaking at a seam in the box. The AC drain is working properly, but the seam leaks enough to give a steady drip, drip, drip. What a terrible design for a box that is designed to collect water: it is built as 2 halves of a box, screwed together, with a seam at the bottom! The 2 halves are held together with 3 screws, but tightening them does not stop the leak. I expect a bad gasket, or the plastic box is cracked in this spot. There is no way I can replace this myself, it's too buried under the dash. I'm afraid to guess at what this repair is gonna cost from the dealer.... any guesses??? I expect better than this from Lexus. By the way, I had to replace 2 A-arms at 70k mi due to failed rubber bushings. Is this the Lexus quality I read about in the press??
  5. Yes, I looked under the hood. All looks in place. No aftermarket stuff has been added. Thanks for your suggestions!
  6. How many miles do you get out of a set of tires on your GS300? I'm in the 35k to 40k mi range, and I'd like to hear if that is 'typical'. Also, the specs for the new 2006 GS300 state that tire life could be 'substantially less than 20k mi'. This has me concerned, since I'm thinking about picking one up. Maybe if I'm autoX'ing it..... Thanks everyone!
  7. Be careful that you don't melt the plastic lens with this suggestion (I have no experience with doing this, but I'd expect quite a lot of heat will be generated). Start with only a few seconds with the lights on to make sure that you don't create a bigger problem...
  8. Thanks everyone for your ideas. This forum is a great source of info! I've tried all of the ideas, but everything looks ok. :( The evap hose is not plugged (I blew air into the hose from under the car (with my mouth), and it was not plugged (air flowed very freely)). The drain under the wipers was not plugged (I poured some water into this area, and the water quickly flowed out onto the ground thru the drain hole). Sunroof drains also were not plugged. All grommets look fine (I put the car on ramps and checked them all). I then washed the car, spraying everywhere (under the car, in the wheelwells, at all sides of the windshield, at the door seams, etc), and nothing... So now I'm really baffeled. The only far fetched idea is this: 1 week ago my wife had the car in a local shop for a smog check. Am I out of my mind, but is it possible that they poured water in the footwell to inspire new business? I'm not usually such a pessimist, but I'm running out of ideas. Ever heard of such a thing? :o Thanks again everyone. I put it all back together, and I'll check it from time to time to see if it happens again.
  9. Hi, I have a 1999 Gs300, 85k mi. Just noticed the carpet was wet in the driver's footwell. I pulled back the carpet, and the carpet and insulation under it is completely soaked. Smells like basic water, no noticeable color. My first thought was that the heater core is leaking, but that would be strange since the heater core is (normally) on the passenger side. Checked the coolant tank, and it is full. I haven't been in any heavy downpours (that I remember), or driving thru puddles, but we have been driving in some light rain/wet roads. I did wash the car, but I don't know if was wet before I washed it..... I pulled up the carpet as much as I could and ran a small fan over it for 4 days, and the carpet is dry again. There must be a reason...it will happen again.... Anyone had a similar mysterious situation? thanks!
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