RX400h

John, how often was the steering wheel position changed? I'm curious.

Yes, I would say that this is likely, given that ours needed to be replaced, less than 2 years ago.

I had the local Toyota dealership replace our sparkplugs. They did a great job and saved us at least $200.

If you want the "best of both worlds", why not look at the RX450h hybrid. Its average fuel mileage (EPA-rated) is 29 versus only 20 or 21 for the RX350 of the same generation. So the RX450h is 45% more efficient, yet has plenty of power for towing.

It looks like this company makes custom intakes. Lexus SC 430 Cold Air Intakes for Model Years 2001 - 2003 | AutoAnything

The Vredestein Quatrac Pro are among the least expensive among Consumer Reports performance all-season tire ratings and get above average ratings for: dry braking wet braking handling Hydroplaning resistance snow traction Noise Cost for a set of four 235/50R18 101V XL tires is about $700. Estimated tread life is 65,000 miles. 19-inch tires, of course will be a bit more expensive. The General Altimax tires are less expensive ($640/4) but score only average for we and dry braking

If the gas was sitting for 3-4 months then I would suspect it as the culprit.

I found this as a reinitializing procedure for an IS Lexus. There should be something similar for your ES, I'd think. Reinitialize the sunroof by following these steps and see if that helps. 1. Move the sliding roof to the maximum tilted position 2. Release the switch, press the same switch again and hold it for 10 seconds 3. The sliding roof operates in a cycle of TILT DOWN>SLIDE OPEN>SLIDE CLOSE>TILT UP 4. This completes the initializing.

Ah, because you do not have the ML option. That's a shame because Crutchfield makes installation so easy with their very detailed instructions.

Have you checked here? Crutchfield: Car Stereo and Audio, Speakers, Home Theater, Pro Audio, TVs

Have you checked the owner's manual to see if there is a learn procedure?

Sometimes a mechanic's stethoscope comes in handy for pinpointing noises. I have one and it's come in handy at times. But yes, dry rubber against glass could create noise from vibration.

Perhaps if they had to disconnect the 12 volt battery, the computer has to gather data in order to display an accurate number. I don't notice something like this happening after changing the battery because I don't have MPG displayed as the default.

Does it go away when the engine is warmed up? I found this statement by a Lexus owner:

I'm sure you checked the seatbelt, correct?

Are you sure they are all discontinued? 1999 Lexus LS400 Catalytic Converter (lexuspartsnow.com) The site requests that you verify fit with VIN number.

How about a wrap?

You might want to also check with a Lexus parts department person who can look it up in his or her computer. There could've been changes that happened after your service manual was published.

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Our valve cover gaskets were seeping, about a year ago so we had them replaced. Your situation seems to be that you are not absolutely sure where the leak is coming from. If you take your RX to the dealership and they determine that the leak is not coming from their repair, they will charge you for their inspection time. However, if that leak were coming from another source, the tech should've pointed it out to the service advisor. I'd give them a call and explain what you are seeing. They may not charge you for an inspection, given the short length of time after the repair.

My experience may be different from yours but if I am listing to music and the navigation announces a set of directions, I can turn up the volume of the navigation voice without it affecting the music volume, as long as increasing the volume of the navigation voice occurs only during its announcement duration. If I turn up the volume anytime after the navigation voice stops, then my music volume increases. I must react quickly to avoid raising the volume of both.

Hi, Cindy. Could you describe what "smelling hot" means? Do you smell burning oil? If so, the first thing I would do is to look underneath where you park, and pop open the hood to see (with a flashlight) if you can spot any oil leaks. After so many years, valve gaskets tend to allow oil to seep past and onto the exhaust manifolds. That happened to our Rx400h. Gaskets certainly do not last forever.

Here's the wiring diagram which is available to anyone. Lexus V8 1UZFE Wiring Diagrams For Lexus LS400 1997 Model Starting Diagram (lextreme.net)

Perhaps this will help? Tire pressure sensor issue for 2008 Lexus RX350 – SeriouslyTrivial.com

Note to everyone: You should have the codes read before jumping to any conclusions. If you do not have a code reader, take your vehicle to an auto parts store and ask if they will read them for you.