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What are you looking for & / or what is important to you in a replacement tire?  

Also, what is your tire size?

That will help in narrowing down your options.

I have watched this video before a few times....very good info!

I have not experienced any issues with the 8-speed automatic on my 2020 with 11,000 miles personally (of course I have done it's first 'drain & fill' with Amsoil 'Signature Series' ATF...with 2 more to go in the coming months. 

It shifted smooth before I changed the ATF....but it shifts even better now. 

19 hours ago, RX400h said:

I use Wix or OEM filters for our RX and Mazda 3. Based upon the test above, Purolator air filters are also good. Now going back many years ago, I have used K&N air filters but stopped, five years ago. I use an AEM Dryflo filter as part of a true cold air intake system in my MX5 but that car gets only 1200 miles on it per year.

By the way, congrats on getting your ES350.👍

Thank you RX!  And I really appreciate the video! (I found several other ones as well that also demonstrated the lack of filtering performance of the K & N filters...I was shocked & frankly, quite angry to see the poor filtration).

I can honestly say after getting steered in the right direction (which I greatly appreciate), I will stick with nothing but OEM or Wix 'paper' air filters. 

Luckily I never installed it yet on my ES.....I will also be removing the K & N filter in my Wife's 2020 GMC Acadia SLT V6 AWD.  

Ummmm wow!!!!  That is eye opening for sure!!  

Not sure what to say....😳

RX, what do you use for an air filter?  Wix, OE etc? 

I have to say, that is very disappointing re the results of the K & N air filter....

Ummmm wow!!!!  That is eye opening for sure!!  

Not sure what to say....😳

Since I just got my ES yesterday....the only thing I have done so far is the Aquapel glass treatment (I swear by this stuff) & Rain X.

As for what I am going to be doing to my ES 350....this is a 'teaser' pic....as I am just getting started as I have other items on order....' 

Just picked up my 2020 ES 350...beautiful vehicle & am so happy to be back with Lexus.

One observation when I parked in my garage & closed the door....the OE LED bulbs at the bottom of each door & the trunk are pretty 'weak' in terms of light output. 

I LED'd the hell out of my old Charger (one is almost shocked when you find out how many bulbs are actually in the vehicle! LOL  ).

Anyway, right now I am looking to replace those bulbs & the owners manual only states what bulb sizes one needs for the front side marker lights & front turn signal lamps (which I have purchased Philips LED's for already.

Can anyone help with the bulb sizes please?  I usually get mine off Amazon...just need the sizes.

Much appreciated. 

19 minutes ago, Bykfixer said:

I've no experience with Amsoil for auto tranny but felt a noticeable improvement in shifting standard trannies when using it. So it stands to reason it can help an auto tranny work smoother. 

Absolutely 100%

On 4/30/2017 at 12:49 AM, nOraKat said:

So today I performed the procedure to change the transmission oil in the pan and set it to the proper levels.

Before I say anything, let me say that the transmission I pulled out from my car w only 23k miles was almost black and the last bit I poured had some sludge/residue in it. I do not believe for a second that this oil is good for a lifetime, or even 100k. 

First to verify the level, I brought the transmission oil to the measurement temperature of 104 to 113 deg F. I pulled the transmissions drain plug and no oil was coming out indicating that the oil was low. After the procedure, for good measure I added and additional 100ml to the normal level which I thought was negligible enough to be safe.

Anyway, I am happy to report that all of the loud whining noise (that the Lexus dealer said was normal) is gone. The car is now super quiet when it accelerates. The problem of early downshifting while coasting at various speeds is gone, though there can be some annoyance at 35 mph at a shift point, however that seems to be normal. All the hard shifting is gone. Shifts are more subtle.

It seems the transmission operates completely differently, although the change in fluid level from what it was is only 220 ml (approximate). It is amazing that such a small change in level could make such a huge difference. This transmission is very nit-picky, like the instructor in the video above said. If I set it to normal levels, the difference would have been only 120 ml.

The procedure I did is the following:

 

Only difference is I used Toyota Techstream to check the transmission oil temperature. You can buy it on Ebay with the cable at a reasonable price.

To answer my question above, the car has to be running and be on park when the measurement is made.

I highly recommend switching to Amsoil synthetic ATF (which not only meets, but exceeds Toyota WS standards).  Great video....& now Amsoil has the 'easy pack' packaging which is basically a quart bag to make things much easler with less mess & waste.  

I have tried them all over the years....experience is a good teacher....I have never had an issue with Amsoil products in 22+ years on my vehicles.  Not one regret.

18 hours ago, George B22 said:

Thank you for the reply, those are well built. Only Toyota OEM oil filters manufactured by Denso for me! 

To each their own....nothing wrong with OE filters. 

If you have the service history & the car is in good mechanical condition...give er!  It's a Lexus/

I do miss my 2001 ES....beautiful vehicle. 

If it were my vehicle, hands down, I would go with this one...no question about it.

10 hours ago, dcfish said:

Congrats on the purchase, Pictures please  🙂

Glad to speak with you again DC!!  Pics will be coming...a few personalized things I need to do to the car beforehand & I will share.

3 hours ago, RX400h said:

Caution: That short of a drive may not be enough to allow all engine oil moisture to be removed, and for your battery to stay fully charged. Perhaps if you take the car for longer trips on the weekend, you'll be okay.

Absolutely RX!  Not to worry, I am doing many things even before I pick up the vehicle....including upgrading to an AGM battery.  I have spend $1,500+ so far on parts / fluids & accessories to make it 'mine'.  

I will 'stretch her legs' a few times per week. 

Just curious,

Does anyone know if the 7th gen ES 350's 8-speed automatic has a transmission filter?

If so, does anyone know if it is easy / difficult to replace when performing a transmission fluid change?

Any details are appreciated.

Purchase has been made!...I could not turn down the deal I got & the actual ES...2020 ES 350 'premium' with only 11k miles in Nebula Grey Pearl (windows are already tinted)....over 2 years of full factory warranty remaining; 1 owner, full service history & Lexus CPO.  Our 'premium package' in Canada is equipped quite differently than our friends south of the border....with more features / standard equipment.

Originally I wanted the UL package....but in these parts, they are very rare (I reached out to 17 Lexus dealers in a 400 mile radius of me...the UL units that are available are 5 to 6 k more & only about 20% are actually at Lexus dealers...the premium pkg checks 95% of the boxes I was looking for....as the expression goes 'don't look a gift horse in the mouth'.

I literally have a 6 minute drive to work...

I pick the car up this Saturday. 

1990....I am just exploring options vs. the stock size tires.

I just might stick with the 215 55 17 tire size...the car has only 11,000 miles on it, however I would like to upgrade the existing Michelins to a more 'sportier' set of shoes (yes I am aware that the ES is not a sports sedan).  I only put about 5k miles a year on my car.  I am thinking of the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4's. 

I have made my purchase....a 2020 Lexus ES 350 'premium' with the factory 215 55 17 tires size.

I would like to safely '+0' the tires on the same OE wheels.

From my research & experience (keep them within 3% & you are good).

From what I have researched....I can safely move from a 215 55 17 tire to a 225 55 17 tire. Looks like a 1.6% difference overall.

Can anyone please confirm this or suggest a different tire size I should research?

Much appreciated everyone!

I am considering a 2020 Lexus ES 350 'premium package' with the 17" OE alloy wheels (I am pretty sure I know the answer already, I just want to ask the group)...

What I am planning is to use the OE 17" wheels for my winter wheels / tires & upgrade to the 18" OE Lexus wheels from the 'Ultra Luxury' package.

In theory, they should be the exact same offset & bolt pattern.

Will they fit 'plug & play'?

Finally, is anyone selling these wheels that are in great shape?  I can cringe going to the parts dept at the dealer to find out how much these are. 

Thanks in advance everyone!

Hello everyone,

Still in the here....I am shopping for an ES 350...

I found a 2020 ES 350 'premium' package in the colour I want with 17,000 Km's (11,000 miles)...with the 'premium package'  One owner, service history & Lexus CPO.

I originally was hell bent on the ultra luxury package...(I really like the LED headlamps  on this model)....however, considering what the package includes, I am wondering if it is actually needed (especially the price on a used model); 5 to 6k more.

The premium package checks almost all the boxes for what I want / need.

What are fellow members thoughts on an ultra luxury package vs. the premium?

Thanks!

For the last 10 years, I have owned a rare 2012 Dodge Charger 'Blacktop' edition with the 300 hp V6 * 8-speed automatic (only 52,000 miles)...fully loaded (bought it out of the showroom brand new).  

The car I went to see was decent, however all 4 wheels has severe curb rash & cosmetic issues....I parked mine beside it & just shook my head as my 10 year old Dodge was in far better shape than this 2019.

The ES drove nice & I had high hopes....but this unit was not from a Lexus dealer & certainly not Lexus CPO....at least here in Ontario....due to the supply chain issues...off make dealers are buying 'used' cars at auctions & what ever rock where they can find some sort of product & charging full pop for it.  If I had a dollar for every time the sales manager said to us that it was the 'ultra luxury package' I would have been able to take the Wife out for a premium steak dinner LOL.

This one was a no go....but I am still actively looking for 'my' Lexus....I will know it when I see / drive it.

I think patience is will be my friend / asset...

Hello fellow Lexus members!.....very long time since I have been here & it is awesome to be back! 

I am considering a 2019 Lexus ES 350 with the 'Ultra Luxury' package....with only 35,000 Km's (21,700 miles); one owner with service history (non Lexus CPO). But still has 1 full year of bumper to bumper warranty, pluse the balance of the powertrain warranty. 

I am going to the dealer tomorrow (about an hour out of town) to inspect & test drive the vehicle with my better half. 

I have some questions for those who own this model...

What should I be paying very close attention to (I have read that there are possibly issues with the 8 speed automatic...is there anything else I should have my eyes peeled for?

Speaking of the 8-speed automatic specifically, can anyone confirm if this tranny has a transmission filter when performing a transmission fluid change?  If so, how difficult is it to replace the filter when performing this service?  IE: does the transmission have to be taken apart to access the filter? 

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you everyone! 

I will be due for new brakes soon on my 2005 ES 330...I have priced out OE Toyota replacement parts & frankly the dealers around here are astronomical just for the parts (front & rear pads & rotors). I am considering a complete brake kit from Powerstop which includes front / rear cross drilled & slotted rotors & "Evoloution' front & rear ceramic pads for approx $320, plus free shipping.

Does anyone have any experience with these & if so, I would love to hear your feedback.

More info here:

http://shop.autoanything.com/brakes/61A5870A0A0.aspx

I'm surprised too, but on the new GS which is out now they stuck with the 6 speed too. Maybe they might add a 7 or 8 speed down the road with a mid cycle refresh?

It's possible sure...fingers crossed.

Having said that, a bit disappointed that a 7 or 8 speed automatic has not been introduced...