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Mine was on there overnight........... It was a Silver colored sharpie, Not solid black (but I don't want to test it again) A little more info about permanent markers......... If you accidentally use one on a Dry Erase Board........you can use Hair Spray to take it off!!! Or, take a regular dry erase marker and rub over the permanent marker and then wipe with paper towel......it comes off :D Denny, I cleaned all the armrests with it after that.......they look Factory Brand New.

I mentioned leaving the PS cap off all night.............at the end of the post. We know more because we care more. Lots of knowledge within a core group of people on a forum this large... I've also talked to Lexus mechanics about the PS solenoid.......they have know idea what I'm talking about...... Good stuff to know!!

A lexus mechanic told me my LS shifts / Stays in 5th gear while slowing to a stop.

Good to have you back Richard!! You da man!!!

Hey LOC members......... My daughter took a "permanet Sharpie" and made a few little marks in the back seat of the LS Friday after school.....Right in the middle back seat :o I was a little distraught, as you could imagine! So I pm'ed Silvermate for suggestions........ He mentioned a little woolite n' water mix - and then maybe try the Magic Eraser. I found the Eraser in my handy tool kit - I had totally forgotten about the product.... Well, it took it right off couldn't believe it....... A little Meguiar's leather conditioner over the top and the LS is ready to roll!! My wife couldn't believe it - she got an eraser and went crazy in the kitchen!!! Good product - Thank you SilverMate!!! GO LOC!! :D

A toyota dealer could probably do it for $100 or less..... In KC it would cost $80 or so.......

must be your Beverly Hills pricing.. Local lexus dealer changes oil in KC for $70 indie lexus shop = $50 So.....your pretty close. A little steep for me, but I'm DIY.......

Prix, That "groaning" is Air in the PS line.........it must be purged!! 1 put two jacks behind each front wheel (on the lift areas) and just barely raise car off ground. 2 remove PS reservoir cap and turn steering wheel to Left until it locks - do not start car! 3 turn wheel back to right until it locks (hold for 1-2 seconds..) 4 repeat two- four more times.... 5 keep the reservoir cap on loosely (but cover) and start car just to idle.... 6 repeat Left to right (full motion) of steering wheel while at idle 3 more times.. 7 turn off car........let front wheels down put PS cap back on You have now purged the air from the system (well, most of it) in additon, others have left the PS cap OFF all night to help let air escape. Just remembet to tighten it up the next AM before you take off Keep the hood up as a reminder. Your steering should be better...... If it's not....your PS solenoid screen is clogged - and perhaps even more........ Good luck

So.......... are you going to trade the SC in?? Yes, the LS is just as fast!!!!!

I wouldn't get the RX..........I test drove a few of them and I always felt the diffy was "growling" a little to much......kinda strange and it scared me off.... Man, you could get a pretty nice Honda Pilot / CRV instead........ Do you just want a 4x4 to play........???

I don't think Pedro can shut down the Cards....... He was totally SHelled by the Yankees....and I think HE was just trying to prove to NY that he could do such a thing.......but He's past his prime...... If the Sox win game 3, it won't be because of Pedro (IMHO).......but I'm praying for an Out of Body Experience by Mr. Martinez just to have one good game in the postseason....

Those "paint Pens......." are the way to go!!! :D

Do you have a chip in the paint??

That's more like it!! Welcome to LOC!!!

For years the TL was always the superior technological machine compared to the RL............looks like that may have changed........... Nice report SWO (the 99LS does still look nice, doesn't it :D )

I'm for the Sox Stevie And the Cardinals are almost a hometown team.............But we gotta break the curse

Are you saying I couldn't put a home-made CD in an 05 LS and listen to the music???

I suggested the LS since you have an SC..........which gives you performance. This would negate the BMW for me. I know nothing of the Audi. Are it's interior dimensions the same or larger than the LS?

Prix, Your leak is minimal........but perhaps the dreaded "clogged PS solenoid screen" syndrome is occuring. this makes your steering stiff..... Your original post stated the car just "pulled " to the left, so perhaps I misunderstood - this, to me, doesn't mean stiff steering. But if it truely seems "stiff" when you turn the wheel, that is a different issue - the PS solenoid issue............ Run a search on this subject for further info..... If your tire wear is consistent (no cupping, edge wear, etc...) , and they are inflated properly (*and evenly), they probably aren't the problem. For me, you have a 11 year old car with no previous maintenance to the PS unit. This means the fluid is extremely dirty, likely to clog, and likely to cause leaks & stiffness.

The LS no doubt Are you buying 2005?

92lex, I just looked at a few of them........good work!! Mainly, thanks for taking the time to create all those posts. Well done my man!! Swo, -if your out there-; I've got some similar stuff for my Gen III LS, but I put them on MS Word files. Is there a way to send them to you to get them posted as well.........

Nice link there Lexls...........

Your transmission fluid should be serviced every 30K miles Minimum!!! Your torque converter is acting up due to poor quality fluid and contamination. For us LS400 guys, this simply means a "pan drain" of around 2- 2.5 quarts and then refill with fresh Toyota T-IV. I service my tranny every 10K...it keeps the fluid perfect cherry red; and in perfect order. Call up Lexus and see what they do for a transmission drain / or total flush - and their price. You will probably find a tremendous improvement after a service...........but don't let it go this long again. Now, I don't know much about the RX300, but you probably need the diffy gear lube changed and the transfer case fluid changed......all this stuff is every 30K.

I agree! that's what I got...............

lots of things to check.. Sounds like a bad alternator that is also draining your battery...... Autozone or similar will check your battery for you - that's a start, then; if it gets running , check the alternator for voltage.....