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CarQuest, part number: CFI 86570, cost me $25.46 with discount, list price was $39.78

AlfaAlfa:

Could not find the FF ( fuel filter) at the Car Quest, so took the car to National Tire and Battery. They told me that the FF is in the Fuel tank, attached to the fuel pump.

They searched on the right side of the pumpkin but could not find the FF.

M Khan

LS400 1996 . 110,00 miles.

I am pretty sure my suspension needs work.

I checked tireRack.com. They have http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/Susptabl.jsp?autoMake=Lexus&autoYear=1996&autoModel=LS400&autoModClar=&brand=&perfcat=premium

What do you suggest from your experience?

Sincerely,

M Khan

Gents:

I have a Lexus 400 1996.

I want to share with you a simple technique to clean Air filter and the cabin filter. We all know that blowing air does not fully remove the dirt and grime. What I have been doing for a long time with my motorcycle filters and car filters is this:

Remove the cabin and the air filter.

Fill a bucket with cold water and add Tide to it. How much Tide? just 1/2 as you would use for a regular laundry.

Immerse the filter in the solution and keep it there for 10 minutes. Now move the filter in the bucket for a few minutes. You will find the water turning black.

If filter is really dirty, repeat above.

Take the filter to a sink and rinse with running water.

Dry in sun.

Wala! you have a new filter.

Cabin Filter is a bit delicate. Just be careful. You can include febreze in the solution too. You will be surprised the clean air you will get.

Save money and go green!

( I have done the above in a washing machine too. Just put the air filter in a pillow case and run cold cycle, dry in sun.

M Khan

Yours is a second generation like mine (a 95) I just changed mine last week.

AlfaAlfa:

Where did you purchase the filter.

M Khan

Hi All:

I have a LS400 1996 with 110,000 miles. The fuel filter has never been changed.

Where is the Fuel filter located? Is it a complicated job?

Thanks in advance.

M Khan

M Khan,

Are you planning on doing the work yourself?

Micah,

I will take the car to NTB since they have done a decent job over the years. I was planning a DIY, but laying done under is a real pain.

M Khan

How about a fuel filter,,air filter,changing the sparkplugs and wires and the differential fluid. You said you change all other fluids which I hope included the transmission. Flush out the power steering pump and steering rack in hopes of not having to replace either too soon.

Air Filter, Sp Plugs, Wires, Distributers,Trans fluid, Steering fluid flush were all changed.

I have NOT changed : Fuel Filter, diff oil and Cabin Air filter.

Where do I get the procedures for the NOT changed.

Thanks so much . Please include the quantity of trans fluid. Can I use Lucas?

M Khan

Your owners manual has a list regular maintenance items that you should follow. If you have not already, change the timing belt (and water pump while in there) as soon as possible. Losing a belt at this point could be catastrophic to the health of the engine (and your pocketbook).

Thanks for the reply. I had the Timing Belt and the water pump changed by the dealer (Stealers = Lawrence Lexus NJ.)

M Khan

Hi:

LS 400 1996 110,000 miles

During the good times I bought a brand new 1996 LS 400. I still have it. Times have changed, and I can't afford to buy a new car because of the economy and putting two kids in college.

So far the car has given me ZERO problems after 110,000 miles. I have religiously changed oil as well as all the fluids, except the final drive fluid. I have also had the "stealers" change the timing belt and the H2O pump thingy.

I have not changed struts or the rear shocks. I did not change them because at 95,000 miles, I took the car to NTB, (National Tire and Battery) as well as Pep Girls ), and they told me that the suspension was fine ( although the "stealers" diagnosed bad struts and ball joints).

My question: What do I need to do for preventive maintainence to drive the car for another 100,000 miles.

As I said, I can't afford a new car.

Yours sincerely,

M Khan

Ed:

I am very happy with the parts you sent me. The parts were new and genuine and the price was way less than the dealers were asking in NJ.

Regards

M Khan

I changed the plugs, wires , Dist caps and Rotors on 1996 LS400

According to the LXLS.com pictures, I was supposed to remove the V belt and the rad hoses.

However, it is not necceary to remove the Vbelt.

All you need is to drain 1 gal of antifreeze from the petcock.

Remove the hoses. You even need not remove the bottom of the pass. side hose.

Have 8mm box wrench and the dist cap and rotors will come out easily.

My car has 96 K, The dist points were pitted. The rotors were a bit thinned.

The car runs great.

M KHan

****************1996 LS 400*************

Hi:

Changed the dist caps

Rotor

Wires

and plugs

All above OEM

The car starts ok BUT check Engine light on and Trac OFf light blinks.

Car also idling faster around 2

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

M Khan

Hi:

**********************1996 LS400**************************

I brought 2 dist caps and rotors from the Lexus dealer.

I cant open the cover that hides the distributor cap.

What is the trick to open the distributor caps??

Happy Holidays

M Khan

Hi:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>1996 LS400>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Ihave 2 questions:

1. What spark plugs. I have Bosch plat plus 4002 Are these Ok?

2. what is the correct sp plug gap?

Happy holidays

M Khan

LS400 1996

Where is the cabin A/c filter located. Can i buy a replacement form a pep Boys etc?

Can some one please pont me to the site re ignition wires changing

Thanks

M Khan

Hi:

I have a 1996 LS with 96K miles on it. recently I had the following done:

Timing belt

Water pump

front seals

Belts

tramsmission oil change

radiator fluid change

What else do I need to do to keep my car running. I plan to keep it for as long as I could.

Can some one please point me to the service intervals from lexus? My book does not have it.

Thanks

M Khan

I took my 1996 LS 400 to the stealers ( Lexus service) today for 100,000 mi service to change the timing belt and water pump.

The manager called me and reported that the ball joints are shot, the front struts are bad and the ignition wires need replacement.

Total cost 2700.00

Do you think the ball joints, struts can be done in a place other than Lexus?

Is there a website to buy the items?

Thanks in advance.

M Khan

Hi All , I am new to the forum.

I purchased my Lexus 1996 in 1996, and so far I have been blessed. Almost zero problems.

The car has around 95000 mi.

A 60000 service was done at the dealer ( stealers)

Since the car is not worth a lot, I think it makes sense to do some DYI's. I have worked on cars and know a little bit.

My question: What does the car need now or when it turns 100000?

Do I need a timing belt replacement? How much does it cost?

Can a regular mechanic perform it?

Sincerely

M Khan