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brucelee

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  1. I just now verified that your 97 ES uses the exact same radiator (same part numbers) as our 98 Camry V6. I went out into the garage, lifted the hood on the Camry, and looked down behind the radiator. I can see the drain plug on the back of the radiator at the bottom, on the left (passenger) side as you face the car. On our Camry, the plug sticks out pretty far and the part you grab is white -- very easy to see. Actually, there are three different part numbers shown for the radiators on both your 97 ES and our 98 Camry V6. I'm assuming that they all have drain plugs but that might not be the case. Some cars don't have drain plugs on their radiators and are drained by removing the lower radiator hose. Thanks VERY MUCH. I will check this out and get back to you, just FYI. Thanks again.
  2. I am looking to drain the coolant in my ES. Is the radiator drain plug under the skid plate or can access it without removing that POS piece? Any help will be appreciated.
  3. I did a search but was surprised to find nothing. I want to swap the stock tailights on my 1997 ES for the newer model on the 2000/2001. Is this simply buying new units and pulling out the old, ie plug and play or is there more to it than that. Thanks for any help you can provide.
  4. In a word, yes. Be sure to replace the stut mounts also.
  5. Check out the EGR valve. My car did this form months and eventually threw a code. Replaced the valve and the engine runs like. new.
  6. I just replaced my EGR valve due to the same symptoms you describe. Drives like a new car. Get it replaced. You will not be sorry. PS-I have a 97 also.
  7. New Strut mounts likely on the noise in the suspension. Known weak area.
  8. It means Amsoil is better and you are making it less by adding T4 (less fluid)..I would take Amsoil ATF over T4 anyday.. Even Toyoat WS is not PAO/Ester based like Amsoil.. Got it. Thanks
  9. Bingo, Toyo 4 was not invented yet (at the time). It is only a few years old. You can use Amsoil ATF with toyo but no need to. You are making a lesser fluid. Not sure what you mean about "making a lesser fluid." Can you elaborate?
  10. Yup. Sep. cavity for the diff. ATF in the dipstick tube for the refill.
  11. See above, it is just behind and to the left of the drain plug for the trans.
  12. I am not sure if using M1 or other synthetic is compatible with Toyota T-IV. The only ATF that stated COMPATIBLE with Toyota T-IV is Mobil 3309. Because of this, I have to go with Toyota OEM T-IV since Mobil 3309 is very tough to find and expensive. I will drain the ATF and differential tomorrow if weather is good. Thanks! According to the owners manual for the 97 ES, Dexron 3 is recommended, not Toyota 4 oil.
  13. Yes, and if you use synthtetic ATF, in theory, gas mileage may improve slightly, esp if you use syn in engine and trans too.
  14. I would like to add a Wood Grain steering wheel to my 97 ES/ Can I assume that any wheel for a 97-2001 will fit? Anyone have one they want to sell? Thanks
  15. Just completed the service. As described, there is a second plug just back and to the left of the trans plug. Drained quickly, and fills through the filler tube. M1 ATF in an all is well. Thanks all. PS-it IS tight in there.
  16. Yup and it is tight..I use a cut 10mm wrench and a 10mm box end.. I was not being mad but I can't stand the other Lexus site. I still go out there and raz them up. Should take about 30 minutes to drain tranny and diff. Install new seal/filter and plug..Easy job and you will save a lot. Oh, if you just drained you can drain the diff and it will jut lose whatever is in there. But by this time it as mixed the fluids.. Just back from the Lexus dealer. Two drain plugs as you described. Pick up a crush washer too. Do you think I can get a socket driven hex wrench in their? Thanks for all the help.
  17. Problem is they are flat-out wrong. How do I know, I own a 98 (same ATF) and I have the FSM (looking at now)...Did you go to that other Lexus club, club-clueless.... Check out section AX–21 #19 on the FSM. Thanks. Will do. BTW=is that a 10MM hex nut in there?
  18. The diff USES the same fluid as the ATF. Filled via the fill tube but not drained together. This is contrary to what I was told on another ES forum. They said that ES300 had one drain plug but RX300 had two. I guess I will look underneath. If there is one, then that answers it.
  19. The diff USES the same fluid as the ATF. Filled via the fill tube but not drained together. This is contrary to what I was told on another ES forum. They said that ES300 had one drain plug but RX300 had two. I guess I will look underneath. If there is one, then that answers it.
  20. I have tried to find this answer in my SM with no luck. I just replaced the ATF fluid in my trans. I am assuming the front differential uses the same fluid. Is this true or is there another capavity that needs to be drained and refilled? Thanks
  21. Pics please? B) I will take some tomorrow and post.
  22. Hi guys, Just got done installing Double Din Kenwood unit in my 97 ES300. Used a Scosche install kit and it looks great. Added the IPOD unit in the glove box which also works well. Total costs were about $340. plus install costs of $80.
  23. I need hood lift suppports for a 97 EX300. Price with shipping to Carlsbad, CA please. Thanks
  24. Yes it will. On the new models it will not. At this mileage, go ahead and replace it now and the water pump too. Or you too can be stranded in the night!
  25. I am dealer located in San Diego. I can help you find a very clean, rust free CA car here. Email me at rrbelloff@hotmail.com if you are interested. You can have any car I find you checked out at the local Lexus dealer. Thanks I'm with him on this one. You are much better off buying a GOOD car from half way across the country and having it shipped. Shipping would be around $700-900 and good SC400's can be found on autotrader or ebay. Just have them checked out by a Lexus dealer. You might be able to enlist the help from a LOC member who is nearby a car you are interested in. Good luck. ←
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