steviej

I concur. 9 here. steviej

it should be unless they determine that it rained hard and a window was left open. I am sure that is not what happened, but be prepared, they will ask you. if not the AC drain, a door seal or window seal may be leaking. Another possibility is the drain to the moonroof area is clogged. steviej

1. the 2002 ES had an annoying rattle/noise caused by improper fitting of the insulation in the rear doors. There is a TSB about that. They either resecure or remove the insulation. Noise gone. 2. The previously mentioned brake pad/rotor metal mismatch TSB from 2003. How many miles on the new ride? If your brakes have already been changed, then my guess is that they won't honor this TSB. 3. The infamous tranny "lag in shifting" TSB. I refer you to the 45 some odd page thread pinned at the top of this subforum. Find out the software verison you have in your car now. Consider upgrading if you exerience the original symptoms. There were two software verisons, the best of the two is the latest one from April 2005. Please read/scan the pinned thread first before asking questions. 4. If the moonroof is noisy in that it creaks when you go over small bumps, have the gasket replaced. There was a TSB on that too. Here is the www.alldata.com list of TSBs: (I have put the ones mentioned in bold) Automotive Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 2002 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE). TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title SSC1LG DEC 01 Recall - Driver's Air Bag Replacement SSC1LF DEC 01 Recall - L/H Front Brake Tube Inspection/Replacement TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title PG001R-06 NOV 06 Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles BR003R-04 SEP 06 Brakes - Disc Brake Component Identification EL010-06 SEP 06 Body - Rear Power Window(s) Inoperative BR002R-02 AUG 06 Brakes - Front Brakes Vibrate AU001-06 APR 06 Audio System - Quick Reference Troubleshooting Guide ST004R-01 APR 06 Steering - Vehicle Pulls To One Side Manual Supplement SS003-05 NOV 05 Audio System - CD Player Skip Verification BO012-05 NOV 05 Interior/SRS - Seat Cover Replacement Recommendations SS002R-01 AUG 05 Antitheft System - Immobilizer Key Code Reset BO004-05 JUL 05 Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blade Cleaning/Maintenance EL009-05 JUN 05 A/C - Inoperative/A/C Light Flashing TC004R-03 APR 05 Engine/Transmission Controls - Poor A/T Shift Quality EG007-05 MAR 05 Cooling System - Radiator Cap Inspection Procedure PA001-05 JAN 05 Paint - Iron Rust Contamination Repair BO012-04 DEC 04 Interior - Console Lid Lock Opener Improvement TC002R-03 DEC 04 Engine Controls - ECM Memory Reset After A/T Service AC005-04 DEC 04 A/C - Sensor Inspection Procedures NV005-04 MAY 04 Body - Rattles/Squeaks From Moonroof EG005-04 MAY 04 Exhaust System - Excessive Sulfur Dioxide Odors NV004-04 MAY 04 Interior - Rear Door Trim Panel/Seal Rattles TC003-04 APR 04 A/T -Transmission Solenoid Identification BO003-04 FEB 04 Interior - Rear Package Tray/Sunshade Binding NV001-04 JAN 04 Body - Rattle/Tick Noise From Base of Windshield SS002-03 DEC 03 Engine Controls - O2 Sensor Monitor Threshold Values BO012-03 DEC 03 Interior - Seat Belt Extender Applications/Availability EL014-03 NOV 03 Charging System - Low Battery/No Start Condition NV011-03 OCT 03 Body/Interior - Rear Seat/Parcel Tray Area Rattles BO009-03 OCT 03 Body - Window Regulator Deformation SS001R-01 SEP 03 Engine Controls - ECU Programming Procedure BO007-03 SEP 03 Interior - Trim Panel Removel/Installation Precautions TC004-03R AUG 03 A/T - Poor Shift Quality EG001R-02 JUN 03 Engine Controls - MIL ON/Multiple DTC's Set EL004-03 MAY 03 Instruments - Mirror Compass Recalibration Process BO003-03 MAY 03 Interior - Seat Back Board Cover Comes Loose CRIB127 MAY 03 Glass - Windshield and Fixed Glass Bonding NV004-03 APR 03 Body - Creak/Snap/Rattle From Top of Windshield EG001-03 FEB 03 Exhaust System - Sulfur Smell CRIB122 FEB 03 Body - Body Sectioning EL001R-03 JAN 03 Instruments - Difficulty Reading in Direct Sunlight PG012-02 OCT 02 Suspension - Ball Joint Inspection Method BO005-02 SEP 02 Interior - Seat Belt Extender Availability/Applications EG003R-02 SEP 02 Fuel System - Gas Cap Sticking SU006-02 AUG 02 Suspension - Front Coil Spring Creaking Noise NV001R-02 AUG 02 Exhaust System - Heat Shield Rattles EL010-02 AUG 02 Navigation System - Identification Method/DVD Map Data CRIB121 AUG 02 Body - Door and Moonroof Disassembly Precautions CRIB120 AUG 02 Paint - Paint Codes - All EL008-02 JUL 02 Steering -Tilt Wheel Hard To Move From Down Position AU003-02 JUL 02 Audio System - Radio Faceplate Removal Clarification TC002-02 JUN 02 A/T - Harsh 2nd to 3rd Gear Shift at High Altitude TC001-02 MAY 02 A/T - Fluid Requirements AU002-02 APR 02 Audio - No Sound From Amplifier PG004-02 MAR 02 Engine Cooling - New Pink Coolant SS001-02 MAR 02 Drive Shaft - Tool: Nut Chisel AU001-02 FEB 02 Audio System Amplifier - Installation Cautions EG002-02 FEB 02 OBD II - Readiness Monitor Drive Patterns NV001-02 JAN 02 Catalytic Converter - Heat Shield Rattle PG002-02 JAN 02 Certification Label - Replacement Availability PG001-02 JAN 02 Corrections Index - Repair Manual PG003-02 JAN 02 VIN Plate - Replacement Availability SS011-01 DEC 01 Airbag Deployment Wire - Sub Harness NV010-01 DEC 01 Body/Interior - Squeaks and Rattles NV003-02 NOV 01 Interior - Rear Door Trim Panel Rattles AC002-01 NOV 01 A/C - Compressor Shaft Seal Repair Procedure BO001R-01 NOV 01 Seat Belts - Extender Availability Update CRIB115 NOV 01 Air Bag - Repair Precautions SS007-01 OCT 01 Tools - Customization Feature For Diagnostic Tester ST002-01 SEP 01 Steering Wheel - Off Center Adjustment Procedure CRIB114 SEP 01 Paint - Paint Codes PG023-01 AUG 01 Moof Roof - Initialization PG025-01 AUG 01 Compass - Initial Calibration During PDS I hope this helps, steviej

My empty light comes on when my count down range display shows ~20 miles. I then fill the tank it takes anywhere from 15 to 16.5 gallons to fill. Given that display is not the most accurate and that I have an 18.5 gallon tank, I would say that my 02 ES behaves similarly to your ES. you're fine. steviej

I remember doing my rotors. One hole was so badly clogged/rusted that I couldn't thread the bolt in. Used only one bolt and did it slowly. I had that sudden sick feeling in my stomach when I heard the "THUNK". I didn't know weather the bolt broke or the rotor popped off the hub. It was the rotor. steviej

www.lexus.com when you register as a new owner, you can request an owners manual and a supplemental owners manual. The latter has the schedule you are looking for. However, I do believe that the schedules are also downloadable from that website. steviej

and idle air control valve while you are there. steviej

on the 2002 ES, you sit in the back seat facing out the back window and slide the brake light cover towards the passenger side of the car (facing out the back it would be to your left) then the front edge (edge closest to you) of the cover pivots up and the cover can be removed. steviej

I have seen that same technique used with a dollar bill. steviej

do a search on "clear corners" you could also search for a huge thread dealing with "angel eyes". This thread had the whole process to clear the front turn signals. The rear, you may not be so lucky. But the topic has been discussed. steviej

cam, read the 45+ page thread in the pinned section of this forum. steviej

amazing how two $10 bushing can guiet so much noise. A couple of months ago I replaced the rear bushing and the noise was gone. Recently I have noticed the same noise in the front. I will be replacing the front bushings some time this week. An easy to do cheap repair for such a return. steviej

I have had my 02 for almost five years now and it is as quiet as ever. The only wind noise that I ever had was due to a poor sunroof gasket which was replaced a gratus via a TSB from Lexus. steviej

time is the more sensitive factor. The timing belt is made of rubber and rubber will slowly loose its integrity over time. 5 years was the usual norm for most timing belts, however there have been improvements in the quality in recent years. You have a 99 ES which has an "interference" engine. That means in the remote possibility that the timing belt breaks, there will be damage to the engine internals when the valves and pistons come crashing together. Personally, at 8 years, I would seriously consider it rather than wait the next year and a half to reach 90k miles. steviej

yes they will, several have done it, but some wiring has to be modified. search, there have been threads on this subject with more detail. steviej

looks really sharp. As for your ride: you will feel more of the road surface as there is less sidewall to cushion the surface imperfections and vibration generated. The suspension hasn't changed, you just feel more of the road through the floor, steering wheel, foot pedal, your butt, etc. However, you will notice that cornering is schweet and tight. Be careful of the road grates, raised manhole covers, potholes, and general crap in the road. Again, since there is less tire material to act as a cushion, these objects can bend a rim very easily if hit at a substantial speed. As for the vibration at 75-85 mph, it would be wise to have them rebalanced, make sure the shop uses a Hunter Road Force machine. Also, you might want to look into a 4 wheel alignment if you haven't had one done. Alignment should change with a new set of wheels if you kept within plus sizing (which you did with the 225/45-18s), however, it is worth a look. Make sure you keep your receipt if the rebalancing eliminates the vibration. If it does, speak to TireRack and they will most likely credit you the cost as good customer service. Or call them, they may have you go to one of their designated shops and have it done no charge. enjoy. steviej

looks nice from that angle, but post a side view. also, what tread did you go with? steviej

you don't need our permission, just go do it then. after the tank, report what you find out, but have some data like acceleration times before and after, mpg before and after, pre and post dyno information, etc. If you don't have any hard data then you only have what you perceive to be more power or not. my guess is that you won't notice anything better. steviej

When you view each on your car via TireRack's viewer, the Sport Edition E1's look cleaner. The two rivet/bolt heads where the lip meets each spoke gives the KV5 a less smooth surface which subtracts from the clean look I like. Totally my opinion. (Plus the E1's will be easier to clean) Word of advise, go with a 225 tire or less. Any larger and the rears will hit the inside of the fenders when you hit a bump and have an adult in the back seat. I highly suggest the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. steviej

You would expect closer to 50k from the front pads. I know I got about 50k miles on my front OEM pads and 75k miles on my rear. I could have pushed them another 5-10k miles but I had the time to change them out so I did. What kind of braking do you or any other driver in the car do? Quick hard applications will dramtically shorten a brake pad's life expectancy. steviej

should be in your owners manual and on a plaque attaced to the driver's door jam. steviej

I would. Can't hurt and will only help. "gotta do the blue" (the Brake Quiet I have is blue) steviej

why not use fuel injector cleaner instead? (Chevron with Techron has always worked well for me) Or have the top end of the engine professionally cleaned. steviej

you will be fine. The 2003 ES engine is not a high compression engine and does not require premium. The manual says is will run fine on regular unleaded, "however for better performance then 91 or better can be used". steviej

Octane booster is made for racing applications for vehicles and boats without emission control equipment, including catalytic converters and oxygen sensors. Good quality octane booster is rather expensive. The ratio of octance booster to gas is critical. If your vehicle requires premium octane gasoline, just use it and make other appropriations in your budget. The difference really isn't that bad. For example today I filled up, 15.748 gallons. The regular unleaded price was $3.02, which would have been $47.55. The premium price was $3.25 which totalled me out to $51.18. That's only a difference of $3.63. So I go with one less pint of Ben and Jerry's or one less latte until the next fillup. steviej