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Within the next few weeks I will have either Bridgestone LS-V or Michilen Exaltos put on my ES. I will keep you posted. Still time for more snow in these woods, so I hope to give some info. steviej

production date should be on the plate on the drivers door jam. steviej

I had B1S1 go at 37k and B2S1 go at 50some oddK. So, no it is not odd for them to go. Where is the exhaust leak in relation to the sensor? steviej

What does it say in the owners manual? I think you will find both to be acceptable but 5w-30 is more preferable in colder climates. steviej

then do what I do to help eliminate annoying noises........turn up the stereo. :P steviej

that must include the price of the included engine. sj

would you attribute the bumpy ride to the 17" wheels on the 06 instead of the 15" wheels on the 97? steviej

Oh my! BTW, what is that orange filter you have up top there? I reckin that there be a FRAM Extra Guard with SureGrip. :whistles:

which is made by Exxon/Mobil JiffyLibe around my parts stock Penzoil oils, lubes and filters. Amaaco/Valvoline Quick Stops around my parts stock Valvoline oils and lubes. These two businesses are usually always located within 5 miles from each other. steviej

was looking for additional internet based user group forums. Had joined CL first and heard about LOC over there. steviej

That website is for Frank's Locksmith in Florida. Are you a satisfied customer and speaking from personal experience? steviej

Mightly Lift hood Lift Support, D95917 can be found/ordered at AutoZone. steviej

yeah it was down for about 24 hours and explanation was given for the downtime. Read this thread. steviej

I just came here from there. No problems. Occasionally all websites experience server problems. Maybe you tried logging in during one of theirs. Have you tried again recently? steviej

I think automakers do it partially to increase the time needed to work on the engine. You can't get to the parts until you get through the covers. Sure, it looks sleek and smooth and clean, but you don't think about what that extra little time does to the bill in the service bay. When I looked at the Audi Allroad, I asked how do the work on the engine? The space under the hood was so confined, the salesman said they have to take tilt the radiator forward and take out most of the front end stuff. I did find that odd. steviej

There are several bulb manufacturers that offer silver bulbs to blend in with the housing yet they flash amber or orange. Stealth Bulbs (www.stealthauto.com), I currently run these in my 02 ES. Mirror Orange from PIAA (www.piaa.com), I have yet to try these, but may spring for the $30 pair nonetheless just to try. Sylvania makes the Silvervision (www.sylvania.com), couldn't try these because they don't make my specific bulb type. you will find a plethera of other off make brands on ebay including LED types, too. steviej

eBay for used parts try: www.car-parts.com (salvage yards) for discounted new parts: www.newlexusparts.com steviej

:o <_< to me, that says the Michies are crap in snow, since I had the RE92s and was horrified by them even in the slightest dusting of powder. Steve, I am not suprised by your findings as many friends up here have the Michies and hate driving in the snow because of them. I will just scratch that tire off my short/long lists. I see more snow than you do every year. steviej

do a search on "oxygen sensors" and you will find many threads. Bank 1 Sensor 1 is the harders to get at. It is between the cylinder head and the cat. on the rear bank of cylinders. It is a tight squeeze to get your hand in between the exhaust manifold and the firewall. The sensor will cost over $200 from the dealer and then another 1 to 1 1/2 hours in labor (at close to $100/hr.) if you have it done at Lexus. A toyota dealership may be cheaper as the same sensors are used in many Toyota models. The sensors can be had online for cheaper and you could do it yourself if you have the tools, time and knowledge. If not, seek out a reputable independent mechanic in your area. When the trouble code (P1135) was read, they may have cleared it, thus the CEL being off. It may come back. The sensor may not be totally faulty, just on its last legs. The last point I must make, is that the trouble code you get may not always point to the culprit at hand. Problems further upstream from the indicated trouble spot may trigger codes from different sensors. It takes a knowledgable diagnostician to figure it out. Replacing every part that every code points to can get expensive. Good luck. steviej

the last two storms they predicted for my area in MA ended up in rain and slush. I ain't holding my breath on this one either. use candle wax on the runners and have a ball. My yard has the big hill in the side yard that goes down to the woods. All the neighbor hood kids come down when it snows to sled her. steviej

If it is on the thread and would sit flat against the ground, its fixable. I had one that was about 3/4 in from the side, fixed fine. It did not appear to score the inside of the sidewall. steviej

you cannot not access email and personal messaging on LOC until your post count is over 20. currently you are at 4. It is a precaution to help deter people that join just to spam our members. steviej

starter pinion gear not retracting fast enough due to the cold? steviej

nobody said anything about a button. simply moving the shift lever out of D and to the next position (4) will take a gated shifter out of OD. steviej

are you sure he was using a RADAR gun and not instant on LASAR? steviej