tdeange

I have a 1999 ES300 and it has been squeeking for some time now. It is mostly at very low speeds and stopped, so if it's the same for you, here's what I found out...My relatively new mechanic told me that everytime you change the oil in this car and the Camry (same year range) you're supposed to grease the steering per manufacturer (not a mechanic, so not exactly sure where). Some mechanics don't do that and it gets to a point where it is tough to completely eliminate without replacing the steering. He greases mine now and it gets much better for a few thousand miles and then slowly gets louder. I can live with it, because I only hear it at very low speeds, but if your mechanic doesn't grease where they are told to by the manufactruer, it's only going to get worse. Hope this helps. T