Owner recommendations - PARTS - Lexus IS250 (2nd Gen)

[is200 Newbie]

Below is a user recommended list of parts used and proved on their cars - where possible part numbers will be shown - the list will be updated as and when parts are proved and hopefully the post will become a good stop point for info / part numbers for components on the cars.

Part numbers are shown for guidance only

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brake pads (Front)

• Mintex brand MDB2747 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)  
• Lexus OEM 04465-53040 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)

brake pads (Rear)

• Mintex brand MDB2728 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)  
• Lexus OEM 04466-22190 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)

Brake Shoes (Rear)

• Lexus OEM 4654044010 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model) 

brake discs (Front)

• brembo (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)
• MTEC dimpled / grooved discs (JamieG4454 - 2006 model)
• Lexus OEM 43512-30310 (is200 Newbie) 

brake discs (Rear)

• Mintex brand MDC2250 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)    Two types exist for the 2007 model - solid and vented - these are vented

 

• Lexus OEM 42431-30290 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)  Two types exist for the 2007 model - solid and vented - these are vented

 

• Lexus OEM 42431-302820 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model) Two types exist for the 2007 model - solid and vented - these are NON-vented

Slide Pin Grease

• Toyota Rubber Grease 08887-83010 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model) 

Brake Squeal Compound

• Copper Grease (is200 Newbie - 2007 model) 

Spark Plugs

• DENSO FK20HBR11 - x6 of ( thanks to chr15gb )

Tyres (Front)

• Avon ZV7 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)  
• Greenstar - Not suitable (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)
• Hankook Ventus V12 Evo 2 K120 (225/45/17) (JamieG4454 - 2006 model) 
• Goodyear Efficient grip Performance (Normski2 - 2010 model) 

Tyres (Rear)

• Avon ZV7 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)  
• Greenstar - Not suitable (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)
• Kumho Ecsta Le Sport KU39 (245/45/17) (JamieG4454 - 2006 model) 
• Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (Normski2 - 2010 model) 

Coolant

• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (Pink) 0888980150 Pre Mixed 1 litre top-up (is200 Newbie) 

 

• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (Pink) 0888980072 Pre Mixed 5 litre refill (is200 Newbie)     

Oil

• Shell Helix ultra 5w30 (JamieG4454 - 2006 220d model)

 

• Castrol Magnatec 5W 30 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)       

 

• Castrol Magnatec 5W 30 (Normski2 - 2010 model)           

 

Oil pan sump washer

 

 

Brake Fluid

• Shell DOT 4 brake and clutch fluid ESL (JamieG4454 - 2006 model) 

wiper blades

• Denso - Passenger side DUR 050R 20"  / Drivers side DU 055R 22" (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)   

 

• Bosch Aero Twin - Passenger Side AR20U / Drivers side AR22U (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)       

Car Wax

 

Headlight Bulb (HIDS)

• Bulb utilizing cree diodes, whitest LED, High power (JamieG4454 - 2006 model)
• Osram Xenarc Cool Blue Intense D4S bulbs (Normski2 - 2010 model)

Sidelight Bulb

• Metal bodied Cree type LED (Normski2 - 2010 model)  

Indicator Bulb

 

Spotlight Bulb

 

Rear Light Bulb

 

Reversing Bulb

• 50w LED Cree bulbs (Normski2 - 2010 model)  

Interior Bulb

• 5 SMD type (Normski2 - 2010 model) 

Boot Bulb

• Festoon SMD type - 28mm length. (Normski2 - 2010 model)  

Rear Seat Dome

• Festoon SMD type - 28mm length. (Normski2 - 2010 model)  

Puddle Lights

• 5 SMD led's - 23-25mm length max (Normski2 - 2010 model) 

Bank 1 / Sensor 1

• Denso Air/Fuel Sensor 234-9051 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model) 

 

• Denso Air/Fuel Sensor 234/9048 (Normski2 - 2010 model)        

Bank 2 / Sensor 1

• Denso Air/Fuel Sensor 234-9051 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model) 

 

• Denso Air/Fuel Sensor 234-9068 (Normski2 - 2010 model)        

Bank 1 / Sensor 2

•  Denso  234-4521 (FOR 2006 - 13 MODELS) - Downstream O2 sensor (Normski2 - 2010 model) 

Bank 2 / Sensor 2

• Denso  234-4521 (FOR 2006 - 13 MODELS) - Downstream O2 sensor (Normski2 - 2010 model)  

MAF sensor cleaner

• CRC Air Sensor Clean             

 

PCV Valve (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve

• Standard Motor Products V540 (Normski2 - 2010 model)   

Air Filter

• K & N Oiled Lifetime Filter 33-2345 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)  

Oil Filter

• MANN Oil filter 501820149 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)

Cabin Pollen Filter

• Toyota part number 87139-YZZ16 (Normski2 - 2010 model) 

Fuel Additive

• BG44K fuel injector and engine cleaner (is200 Newbie - 2007 model) 
• Archoil AR6200 (Normski2 - 2010 model)  
• BG44K fuel injector and engine cleaner (Normski2 - 2010 model)      

Oil Additive

• Wynnes Engine Flush (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)    

Differential Oil

• Toyota Gear Oil LT 75W-85 - 0888581060 (is200 Newbie - 2007 model)   

Differential Oil Sump Plug Washer

 

 

Boot Strut

• Nitrolift gas strut - SGS Engineering - part number: GSC2655     thanks to chr15gb

 

Rubber seal rejuvenator

Wurth Rubber Fit   

 

 

[JamieG4454]

I highly recommend Denso Hybrid wiper blades

wax varies dependant on person so hard to put a best on that, I'm finding a £150 pot of wax best at the moment, but others may find a £15 liquid wax good.

and for reverse, interior and sidelights, I highly recommend anything with cree diodes on. whitest LED and high power.

brake fluid I have some Shell dot 4 brake and clutch fluid ESL ready to go in, it has the right additives for our cars

brake pads on mine are Brembo  o.e. replacements with MTEC dimpled and grooved discs, very good setup now my calipers are unseized.

Tyres on mine are a mix of Hankook Ventus V12 Evo 2 K120 (225/45/17) and Kumho Ecsta Le Sport KU39 (245/45/17), both very capable tyres and highly recommended.

and engine oil is Shell Helix ultra 5w30, its recommended to go with emission compatible oils also

[normski2]

2010 model on 18" rims

 Tyres ... On the front rims I have Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance ... very pleased with them (and no tramlining)

On the rear rims I have  Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 .....again very pleased. Think they have been superseded by Asymetric 3 now though.

Both sets have done just over 34,000 mls and still good tread left.

Thoroughly recommend the DENSO wiper blades ... they are oem.

HID bulbs ... very pleased with Osram Xenarc Cool Blue Intense D4S bulbs. 

Engine Oil ... currently using Castro Magnatec 5w30

Sidelight .... Metal bodied Cree type LED from Ebay 

Interior ... 5 SMD type from Ebay 

Boot and Rear Seat Dome .... Festoon SMD type from eBay.

Puddle light ... 5 SMD led's from eBay ... 23-25mm length max. 

Reversing light .... 50w LED Cree bulbs from eBay

Fuel Additives ... I use Archoil AR6200 every so often at 1ml per 10ltrs of fuel. About every 10,000 mls i put a can BG44K in the fuel tank as a fuel system cleaner.

Air/ Fuel and O2 Sensors ... just got some DENSO items via Rockauto in the USA. Also got a PCV valve. Will advise soon

 

[normski2]

Confirmation of A/F Sensors and PCV

Bank 1 Sensor 1  

Denso 234 9048   

Bank 2 Sensor 1

Denso 234 9068   

PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve

Standard Motor Products  V540     

[normski2]

In the interests of filling in any blanks:-

Had a check back on the Rockauto website and O2 sensors are

Bank 1 Sensor 2 & Bank 2 Sensor 2

For 2006 -13 vehicles ... Denso  234 4521 . These are the shielded type and require lifting the carpet to expose the floor grommet and wiring/connector 

Cabin Filter

Obtainable from many sources eBay, Eurocarparts etc. Can be as little as £6. Make sure you take note of the fitting instructions on the forum ... you must set the a/c selector to 'recirculate' so the filter cover lid is raised and the filter visible.

 

[is200 Newbie]

LIST UPDATED

[chr15gb]

Boot struts

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-boot-tailgate/lexus/is/gsc2655-lexus-is300-boot-strut

One fifth of the genuine lexus price,  info

 

[is200 Newbie]

thanks Chris - added to the list - do you have any pictures or locations as to where these are fitted?

[chr15gb]

1 hour ago, is200 Newbie said:

thanks Chris - added to the list - do you have any pictures or locations as to where these are fitted?

Stock images from Google but the same. One each side.

 

[is200 Newbie]

Handy to know (under the carpet material under the parcel shelf area?) - how does your boot close now? Do you need to push it all the way down or does it close without pressure half way from closing?

[chr15gb]

I push it all the way down now,  not much pressure,  just gently push.  it used to just drop violently and slam on its own. 

[chr15gb]

Spark Plugs

DENSO FK20HBR11 

Cheapest place seems to be Lexus  Birmingham on eBay at £79.99
http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/lexusbirm?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

 

[normski2]

One to add to the list Newbie. Don't think there are any batteries shown thus far.

 

Battery

For IS 250         There are quite a few to choose from, in my experience this is a good one.

Bosch S4 026 068  (comes with a 4 year guarantee) 

                           Length 261 x Height 220 x Depth 175 

Whichever you get, insist on a type 068. A lot of places will default you into a type 069 .... DO NOT GET THIS ... the contact posts will be at the front of the Battery. The wiring loom is severely over-stretched ed to attach.

 

[Linas.P]

6 hours ago, normski2 said:

Whichever you get, insist on a type 068. A lot of places will default you into a type 069 .... DO NOT GET THIS ... the contact posts will be at the front of the battery. The wiring loom is severely over-stretched ed to attach. 

Just to add - normal price for this Battery is £75-85... don't go to places like eurocarparts and buy it for £120-150. I paid £71.98 for mine with delivery. Otherwise - definitely recommended.

[normski2]

Here's another for the list Shaun

 

Oil Filter Removal tool 

You'll need one of these to remove the oil filter. Made by the likes of Sealey/ Draper etc and found on amazon and eBay.

A 600mm breaker bar may come in handy too they are often over tightened. They can be undone using the square drive port on the tool but it's better to use a socket if you have one to hand. There is a danger of splitting the square drive port with excessive force.

                          

 

The sump plug washer should be a fibre type with an aluminium core. 

 

[Slucky]

Thanks for this post. Very useful.

I did a few upgrades to my IS 250 as well.

Dipped Beam - OSRAM Intense Xenarc Cool Blue D4S Xenon HID 5500K for £30 ( Half the price of Osram Xenarc Cool Blue Intense D4S which is about £80 )

Side lights - OSRAM Cool Blue Intense T10 4000K for £6

Main Beam (High beam) - Found an OSRAM Cool Blue Boost HB3 5000K ( But these are not road legal and are only for off road use ) So i got the OSRAM Cool Blue Intense 42000K

Engine oil - Castrol Magnatec 5W 30 A5 4 Litres - £22.75 ( Sale on ASDA - Halfords charge £35 for them.)

 

[is200 Newbie]

On ‎15‎/‎12‎/‎2017 at 10:24 AM, Slucky said:

Thanks for this post. Very useful.

I did a few upgrades to my IS 250 as well.

Dipped Beam - OSRAM Intense Xenarc Cool Blue D4S Xenon HID 5500K for £30 ( Half the price of Osram Xenarc Cool Blue Intense D4S which is about £80 )

Side lights - OSRAM Cool Blue Intense T10 4000K for £6

Main Beam (High beam) - Found an OSRAM Cool Blue Boost HB3 5000K ( But these are not road legal and are only for off road use ) So i got the OSRAM Cool Blue Intense 42000K

Engine oil - Castrol Magnatec 5W 30 A5 4 Litres - £22.75 ( Sale on ASDA - halfords charge £35 for them.)

 

Thanks Lucky - unfortunately I cant add any more detail to the original post as it is closed and cant be edited

[Ishaq]

Hi All

Can anyone please give me the part number or where I can buy the front brake shim as I have a rattle coming from the front end and wanted to start with this purchase before I move to other areas of concern.

I have the rattle at slow speed and when going over humps etc (clonking) however when I press the brakes its seems to reduce or even silent.

Thank you

[is200 Newbie]

Thought I would put this back to the top of the forum as it got lost somewhere