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Narco

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  1. Want a Air Intake for my 98 ES300 only 96K on the motor http://cosmoracing.com/productinfo.asp?cid=187&pid=1483 Anyone have one of these, and if so how good is it? Gonna bring up the Topic of SeaFoam now. I am on omy 5 treatment in my gas, and gonna do my 2nd on my motor. Still haven't added to my Oil, but will next week before I bring it in to the dealership for a change. And a Tranny Fuild Flush. Speaking of which, SeaFoam for Trannies, has anyone used the product. I was hesitant about doing so, but I figured it wouldn't hurt since I am getting all the fluid out in a week.. The acceleration improvements are nice.
  2. I haven't done the suck up through brake booster yet, but since gas is so high here in south louisiana, I use 1 pint of seafoam every 3rd tank, ruffly 1 once a month since I am using cheap gas, my milage has improved, and acceleration is much better, I plan on pulling the booster line next weekend, and also cleaning the intake with deep creep. I want to do the Seafoam tranny stuff is it safe just to add it and roll out or do you have to change the fluid afterwards..
  3. How do you do the Fog Light Relay Mod? The question was asked in a thread that is way down on the page...... Also is there a way to hook a amp just for subs up, without jeopardizing the factory system. I have change all my speakers' 6x9's and 6 1/2 to audiobahn products and replace the factory 8" with a audiobahn sub. I want to use the 8 for mid along with the 6x9's and add 2 12's in the trunk. Looking at the wiring I need to run pure speaker wire or RCA to the amp for the subs so i can cut out the high and mid.. Any suggestions on these 2 questions? by the way i will be posting pics soon, I am new to here, bought a 1998 ES300, its pretty clean inside and out, going to claybar this weekend, and wax. Added 20% tint F/P and 15 on R.
  4. I was using Amsoil for a short time, 15 years. There price hike again (7-1-2006) is making it too expensive Amsoil ASL is $5.55 per qt (dealer price) WITHOUT shipping & tax. So 5 qt , s/h and tax (for me) is like $36 Mobil 1 SUV is $23.06 total (delta of $12 in savings per car). Plus the ZDDP, CA, Mo etc are all VERY close. Many members here use Mobil and like it. So I am now on the bandwagon..:) These debate of Mobil vs Amsoil is on BITOG and here. Both are good and they both buy there adds from the same place. Do a search since I really do not want to turn this into a debate. When it was cheaper Amsoil was a better deal, now with the price hike, I think Amsoil is too much $$$ for upfront numbers and what I see from tests (mine). Plus after looking for years on the UOA, results are close. I will be testing Mobil in my car (normal process) and see how it does. I know my car EATS the add pkg up BIGTIME (due to poor engine design); the 4+ years of tests show that. I know LC20 makes Amsoil really better (as my last tests showed) and all wears dropped. That put a very bad taste in my mouth about Amsoil. So it will be neat to see how Mobil does then test again with Lc20. I have googled and googled LC20 any place in the states to get this stuff, the website I saw was overseas... Also will the Strut Bar from 98 Camry fit the 98 ES300, since it is on the same format? Strut Bar
  5. Ya but the headache of doing so, I am not going big big bass.. I just turned 30 I had that tick tack in the back in my younger years.. Just a little more than factory is what I am going for.. I like the look of the factory H/U + it doesn't alarm ppl to your specialized equiptment. But I get what your saying. A buddy of mine is AMSoil dealer, so I will be going with him, after a brief discussion last night. Are you saying I should change the thermostat? Just spray all the rest down with cleaner... Gee what fun... Sludging started in what year of Lexus?
  6. Greetings, I found these forums useful in my purchase of a 1998 ES300. It has 93K on it. The car is immaculate, totally loaded, never smoked in. The 1 Owner was seemed to be a mature adult who took care of this vehicle. CARFAX on this vehicle was clean, and showed dealer rountine service It had, now I am assuming most of its 90K tune up, from what paper work I have seen, Timing Belt, Rotors shaved, new pads, tires, has had nothing but synthetic oil for the past 5 years. I read that I need to clean the throttle body along with possibly changing the O2 sensor infront of the catalytic converter. Also is there anyway to see if the car has an extended warranty on it or some service that still is under warrenty to get done. The only recall for this model that I can find is the tightning of the steering wheel nut. I am thinking of doing the plugs, wires, raditor and transmission flush just to be on the safe side. I have read that Amsoil is good for these types of vehicle? Otherwise for the past 15 years I have used Castrol 10w30 ro Castrol Syntec 5w20 (will use correct weight in this vehicle) Now I live in Baton Rouge Louisiana, and bought from the owner in North Alabama since alot of vehicles in Louisiana were flood damaged, even new ones during Hurricance Katrina. I shopped for a vehicle for 2 months before coming across this beauty. Any tips tricks or suggestions will be apprciated. I am going to deboss the Lexus tag on the back and removed the moon roof gaurd, tint windows 20% F/R/B I read the stock stereo is good but I would like to add a little extra bass. Should I take this to a reputable import car audio shop for the installation of a amp and subwoofer.. I really dont want to mess with the stock radio, I can change the stock speakers DIY.. Below is pics:
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