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Wondering what type of lubrication I should used on sunroof track

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98 Es300

165000 miles

98 Es 300

Driver window has no problems

All other windows will operate on cooresponding controls to lower window but will not raise with the control on each door

Driver controls can operate all windows flawlessly

For instance. Passenger door control will lower window but when I go to raise window - the widow will move VERY slightly then nothing! I have to raise it will master control on driver side. This is the case for windows in back as well.

any suggestions?

No it doesn't! Atleast it's 1/2 way there.

How often do you recommend doing a seafoam treatment to oil? Every change?

In first post you said "Pour the other 1/2 in with fresh engine oil."

Then I understood you to say "This is after ONE treatement done in the manner I outlined in my previous post. (I.E. following the directions on the can) On old oil right before changing it."

So I am a little confused.

how about through brake booster line?

have you changed your cabin air filter?

I am very pleased as to results I got from doing a seafoam treatment on my 98 ES300 using the brake booster hose. Problem now is I cannot find the same hose on my 2003 RX300. I am sure it is there but it is not in same place and I am not a mechanic... can someone point me to the right location so I can do same treatment on my RX?

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My 1998 ES300 has 82,000 miles. It has a 3.0 Liter 200 HP engine four cam 24-valve V6 engine with eletronic fuel injection. (according to original window sticker).

Is this an interference engine? How long till I need to replace belts?

It has never been tuned-up but runs good include mileage? We use middle grade gas.

What s the consequence of not tuning it up now? What will I gain? :)

If your timing belt goes... you will gain a new car :)

I waited until 145,000 before I changed mine but I would not do it again- it is worth the peace of mind knowing it won't destroy your engine

Hello,

You should change TB @90,000.

Lasttime, at 130,000 TB was done. Now i have 210,000.

I like to change,

Timing belt + other belts

Water pump

2 Cam shaft seal

1 Crank shaft seal

Spark plug

How much money i should pay??

Can i use Toyota Camry V6 model parts?

Thanks in advance..

Just got mine done- Bill sitting in front of me

Water Pump $120.30

Timing Belt and Tensioner kit (includes seals) $243.72

Labor $285

Spark plugs replace (I bought my own and had them install) $165 (Labor only)

There are a bunch of rotating & moving things in the engine bay. We'd be guessing. (So far. By your description we know there's a ticking, and it comes fo the enigne bay & is somehow related to the engine. :) )

Take your head (Or a video camera) & stick it in the enigne bay. Triangulate the position of the noise & we'll probably nail it.

I highly doubt carbon build-up on the valves, but it could be valves needing adjustment.

Just picked up car....

Their notes said noise coming from Rear bank of Engine Lifter

If I was to describe where it was coming from... it is right behind firewall..... top back of center of engine

Hope this helps

I have a 98 ES300 (150k Miles) which has had "clicking" noise in engine for a couple months as it idles and as gas is pressed it gets faster. I took it to a trusted shop and they told me without tearing it apart they cannot diagnose noise. (problem is they want $1000 just to tear it apart) until they do they cannot be sure what is wrong.

They gave me a couple "guesses" that it could be lifter or carbon buildup. They also said the engine is running fine and they do not think it is worth tearing it apart for that price (at least they are honest) I just paid them $1100 to do bunch of other work so I am kind of tapped out

So I guess my question is - has anyone else had an issue similar or have a good guess as to what might be wrong? Am I damaging my engine? Should I take it to dealer and have them look at it before my engine blows up?

Any help would be appreciated

Could also be the spring which pops the door open when latch is pulled.

Mine was doing exact same thing but it wasn't the release tap which was broken it was the spring. Had a friend "make" me a new new one and has been fine ever since

I am looking to buy an uncut keyless entry key (1 unit) for a 98 ES300 on Ebay ($70) it has the correct FCC ID #

I called dealership and guy in parts dept says he is sure I cannot have this key reprogrammed to use in the car (i.e. Start engine)

He is telling me I have to buy a new keyless remote unit (which has no key on it) for $230

then a master key ($95)

then reprogram/cut ($50)

Is this info correct or can I buy the 1unit key and have a dealer do the rest?

Okay, why do we have to be so bullheaded around here? All I asked was if the 96 has a cabin air filter; simple yes or no. What's the deal? Why does everyone always have to be stubborn and say "search" when they could just as easily say "yes" or "no" in the same time it takes to make a post that says "search". C'mon people! Alright, I'm done complaining. : ) I don't care anymore anyway; I'm not keepin the ES, I'm takin the SC. B )

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To answer your question- i was told by the parts dept at Lexus all years of ES300 after 92 have cabin air filters

so can anyone help me out with the orientation of these filters? Do they sandwich together? or insert one at a time?

Thanks

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My 98 does not have a cabin air filter, but it has a slot of one. The filter is like $35 and is like a air filter, for an engine.

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Well obviously I have the filter or I would not be asking how they go into the slot- the cost is more like $50 but it does not give instructions

so can anyone help me out with the orientation of these filters? Do they sandwich together? or insert one at a time?

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Instructions for replacing the cabin filter are mentioned in your owner's manual.

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Under what section- I cannot find it mentioned anywhere in my 98 Owners manual

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I have decided to do this myself although, when I got to the point of replacing the filters - there was none in there to replace!!!! How do I know which order the two filters go into the opening- I did read the following thread Here

I see on both filters I purchased -it says "up" but it does not tell me which end goes in first nor which filters inserts closer to the engine and which is closer to interior of car it would be simple to replace although I have nothing to reference....

I have a 98 ES300

On the driver seat I am trying to remove the plastic side cover which my holds the controls for the memory seat position.

I don't know what else to call them but it is 3 buttons which has 2 different seat positions in memory- the third button is the "set" button

those buttons no longer work and I was hoping to replace the switch underneath but I am afraid of breaking the plastic. Is there any thing else I should be looking for as to why they are no longer working (i.e. fuse)

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98 ES300 - Power seats work fine however the preset seat controls do not. Is there anything I could look for to get these working?

Anyone ever heard of this?

I ask because mine went bad on my 98 ES300 and it is costing $300 to fix.

Want to know if this something I can do myself or if I am over paying

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98 es300

Anyone have opinion on the best plugs and wires to get for resonable prices?

thanks