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Sounds like a job for trading standards...

True it is not an oil. And 2lts is only a start of the process...will do as you suggest...

It's the one with the time travel module. It's clearly failed and the part is only available from Lexus. It's expensive...relatively speaking...

How convenient?

Brian - thanks and glad to hear it. Given my LS is 78k in that's low wear in Lexus dog years I'm go to change the diff oil and 2ltrs of the gearbox oil by draining the sump pan. The oil is 16 years old and that's no good for frying chips...

How is it running now? If it smells it needs replacing or the new stuff is smelly?

What bothers me is there a lot of resistance to changing the gearbox and diff oils... Even Lexus advised me to leave the diff alone...I struggle to see how refreshing the oil can cause damage. The stuff won't last forever either...perhaps the damage is coincidental or changes are bad or whining diff so the owner not unreasonably goes for an oil change that in most cases is the most sensible thing to do?

Yep, how do you bump start a car with a dud starter if it's auto? Battery was dead? Still worth getting that money back.

Mark i sat with the dealership and their computer records which they helpfully printed out so I had copy invoices... worth having a go at this...

Yes there are variations with $ exchange and I don't like location A/B with potentially doubled-up delivery charges at Rock. What I do like is the range and bang for buck - the US market is way ahead of customer care and when they say OEM quality they mean it. (Or they get sued). Their customer care, when you need it, I found to be excellent. I suppose it's a balance of costxtimexwhat you can get in the UK. I don't find the UK well served at all and for some parts it can be a pain. Even for Lexus parts I'd like to see more range and competition. Doesn't look good across the range. Let's face it: Lexus don't make oil/filters/plugs/coils/bushes/cambelts/pulleys etc. etc.

I've used Rock Auto and payment included customs/vat. Excellent value. Fitment is not an issue. noticed that the big eBay now states whether taxes are included and this is via their international shipping service...this always should be checked.

Hi - I've had similar. The float on the switch is u/s. The float assembly is via underneath - passenger side (of course), remove the engine under tray for easier access. You can disconnect the switch wiring here with a bit of fiddling. To remove the switch you gently prize it downwards and away...ensuring the bottle is empty....or collect the stuff! Might need gentle persuasion with a screw driver blade to ease out from the bottle. New one is connected and pushed into place. I left mine disconnected for now so no annoying dashlight and something I will get fixed.

Hi - I've had similar. The float on the switch is u/s. The float assembly is via underneath - passenger side (of course), remove the engine under tray for easier access. You can disconnect the switch wiring here with a bit of fiddling. To remove the switch you gently prize it downwards and away...ensuring the bottle is empty....or collect the stuff! Might need gentle persuasion with a screw driver blade to ease out from the bottle. New one is connected and pushed into place. I left mine disconnected for now so no annoying dashlight and something I will get fixed.

Wow we have gone to defcon 3! The garage has the opportunity to fix the issue. Maybe the relay will sort this. If not then that's the time to invite alternative solutions. "they" do need to explain in detail what they have done and how. You want to know there is no long term or other damage. surely a slipped belt won't cause those codes?

Very sorry to hear and I'm with my friends here. However I believe from a legal point of view they have the right to remediate the issue or if you prefer first chance of repair and as per Verbout, better to work with them to fix it. You may want to claim compensation later...or not. That damaged relay could impact and throw these codes. Also need to ensure everything has been plugged back in.

That's a great price for a premium tyre.

No one wants a squidgy Yaris...😀

OOOfff this subject often kicks off a debate... I had low profile Hankooks on my TR6 when they had just come into the UK and they were very £ reasonable - great too: probably a soft compound in the scheme of things with great grip. Now they are certainly a premium tyre. I've got Continentals on the LS400 as fitted by local Reading Lexus dealer for the previous owner. The dealership insist they sell at cost to retain the business and compete with very nearby tyre fitters - I believe them, as the unit price is not bettered by the usual suspects or web prices. It might be worth exploring that option. I certainly have no complaints as to performance: wet or dry, cold or hot. I had Yokohamas on a GS300 but found them too soft - did not return the mileage but that was a few years ago and quality does change. Falkens are on my 4ltr S type and strange as it seems they are very good in the wet but I'm not going to fit them again - good for economic pottering.. I can't say any tyre has put me out of pocket on economy. I pay more attention to the wet grip and then noise.

Sounds like warped brake discs. Well known issue and these match the symptoms. You might be able to see this by spinning the wheel or inspecting the disc with the wheel off.

Ouch the Rad thing is annoying and the eBay seller should swop it or refund...or pay for the repair if that suites you. I'd tend to get the old one rebuilt as it will come in well under your Lexus new price and - self-satisfaction bonus point - you have retained the original equipment. In my experience it will be as good as new too. On the starting: if hot sounds like fuel sensing so I'd be looking at temp sensor but you can tell as it fails to record temp. doubt injectors or plugs, lamda sensor going or as previously mentioned throttle positioner is very likely. Worth running out to a Lexus indie or even Lexus to plug in to get the fault codes as that way you won't end up replacing the whole car in the search of the fault. Don't worry about the starting - you'll soon get that fixed. Car will also soon be as good as new.

Thanks. Well I am not sure as I don't think they're OE. Given my mileage is a validated 78k they haven't done monster miles but may be 10 years old. If they were OE then up to 16 years. Perhaps the plug manufacturer is relevant? Maybe these can't do the 60-80k miles? the photo is a bit harsh though, the plugs are tired but were working fine...

I spent a pleasurable hour or so tinkering on Saturday morning. At last I changed my spark plugs. I expected to see the original Denso plugs (?) but was greeted by a set of NGK Iridium plugs that looked well worn at the sharp end. All done now. I've attached a mini-guide for those that have never attempted it on a Lexus - or are curious. Changing LS 400 Spark Plugs.compressed (2).pdf

Great job - there is now nothing you can't do on that car.