IS250_rookie

wow thanks for the work :)

the car looks really sick with the tints and a lower ride height

Very Nice! Although when I was in europe this year I saw those rims on a AMG CSL and wasn't crazy about them. But great platform to start on!

lol what's an AMG CSL? AMG is merc. CSL is BMW's M3

is that during normal driving? I've only had it stick when accelerating really fast, it would stay in a low gear for a little bit, then shift up if you don't touch the throttle.

Great job ChimChim! My first time to work on a car and this was a breeze. Just can't understand of why I had been paying Lexus ~$75 for a basic oil change, when the best oil and filter and a half hour of work costed me no more than $30 bucks! Thanks for the great description & pictures, the level of details was -just- perfect!!! :D If you are doing more work on your Lexus, do keep all of us newbies in mind; looking to read more from you. :)

With my recent experience, my next DIY project is changing brake pads and rotors, any advice folks?

Cheers'

AB

There is a guide on edmunds.com

I've never done this(brake job), but I want to try.

Why not add the gs350 AWD for good meaure? Seriously though, the new g37x is the car to get if you want AWD.

Coming from a person who drives an IS250 AWD...

I'll try to take a picture of the location. I'm pretty sure it's in the left bottom corner(when facing the front). There should be a big pipe coming from it. You will need to open the box with the filter inside. It usually has clips on it and sometimes requires some things to be disconnected in order to access it. Also you need to take the under-hood cover stuff off.

So my service is coming up soon. For reason beyond my control I have not done any of the previous services except oil changes. As I live in NJ and winter is coming arouund, should I bite and go ahead and do the 30K recommended service as per the service manual?

Should I skip anything from the recommendation or should I add other services not in the service manual?

it is an automatic

what does it include? you shouldn't have any problems without it

THe back looks like a messed up version of the current Accord... like a future concept. I don't think the TL should be compared with the IS. The TL is more of an ES competitor.

I Have two comments for you:

1 Thanks, really it is one thing to do it and comment but pictures and all !!!!

2 You definitly need a new flat head screwdriver. :D :D I say we all pool some $$$$ and send you one, you earned it

lol yeah, it's a bit more round than flat

Don't use fram. The filter should not be a spin-on, it's a mistake. I have an 08 IS250AWD. Check my guide if you wanna know what filter to use. I used a WIX one.

lol Gaylord

I wanna put a 250 badge on my 350.....

Can you say sleeper?

Just debadge and let your hp do the talkin!

no cuz people who debadge their cars are more likely to have high performance. it'd be funnier if he puts 250 on it.

that looks surprisingly terrible

hmm cool, it's the same with the BMW badge... how people made a rumor that it's about a propeller in the sky, but it's actually just the colors of Bavaria

I can't believe all you went through. Ironically Tri County and Prestige wanted to sell me a car so-o badly. In the end I went with my closeby friendly dealer who gives me terrific service and did the brake fix without question. Warnock Lexus has the most honest service and are friendly, too. Their motto--Warnock--there really is a difference. I have used their service since '98 for all my Lexuses.

Lexi

LOL!! I think we actually have a thread that discusses this debate also. Is it Lexuses, Lexi, or what?

I'm guessing it should be Lexuses since Lexus is an acronym for Luxury Export United States.... It used to be only for the United States but they sell em in Europe too....so they should change the badge to Lexeu (sounds french)

I can't believe all you went through. Ironically Tri County and Prestige wanted to sell me a car so-o badly. In the end I went with my closeby friendly dealer who gives me terrific service and did the brake fix without question. Warnock Lexus has the most honest service and are friendly, too. Their motto--Warnock--there really is a difference. I have used their service since '98 for all my Lexuses.

Lexi

what kind of gas is it(octane)? and you might be experiencing the typical "lexus" hesitation. The pedal is electronically controlled so it has a slower response. Try using the VSC switch and put it into PWR.

I used 93 grade gas both times. The car has been in PWR mode. I can see a noticable difference in acceleration.

hmm I dunno then

what kind of gas is it(octane)? and you might be experiencing the typical "lexus" hesitation. The pedal is electronically controlled so it has a slower response. Try using the VSC switch and put it into PWR.

Yeah I don't get the question.. Also I find it funny that you dislike Tri-County and I like them on the other hand, cuz they're willing to help me with the brake dust TSB for the IS

The 1k service is a customer service stop. They want to check out your car, wash it up all nice for you, address any of your concerns, and get you acclimated to the dealership. No reason not to do it, its free. I don't let the dealer wash my car but I still did the 1k check and went over some things with them way back when.

As for synthetic oil and oil change intervals. Lexus specifically says not to increase oil change intervals when using synthetic oils. I have run Mobil 1 since the first oil change at 5k miles and I change it every 5k.

Trust me the oil change interval is a myth. You can last much longer than 5k on it. It's synthetic for crying out loud, it's made to last long. All Lexus want from you is money - considering that you come to them to change the oil.

I don't know which dealer in N. NJ you used but mine is terrific!!!

I used Prestige Lexus on Rt.17 I got it all sorted out though by calling up a different dealer. It's in another thread.

why do you have to double space between each sentence... it gets really annoying

not as annoying as your dog picture

right...

why do you have to double space between each sentence... it gets really annoying

It has a nice exhaust sound, I don't like the rims though

check the oil pan and oil filter.

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