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Related, I got one of these as a present a year or two ago https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-clippjs1-multifunction-micro-jumpstart--1/ Never really had to use it in anger until last week though I did keep it charged up in the time I've had it. Should have read the instructions properly as they will not start a totally flat battery. I found this out trying to get the Subaru started after one of the kids left the interior light on for 3 or 4 days. But tbh even the more meaty one my local garage loaned me wouldn't start it either. New battery required.

The main reason I like it is the fact that the protective coating it gives, as evidenced by the beading, is instant. No prep whatsoever. I picked my GS up 8th November from a mucky car lot where it had been stood for a couple of weeks, gave it a wash the following day and this is how it looked before I dried it.

I used to spend hours faffing with one product or another but like you, as I've got older, I just want something that does a good job that I can stand back and admire. Gone are the days of clay bars, polishes, sealants etc. I only ever get products like that out now when I've got a specific issue in a particular area. But the best thing I've come across in the last 12 months or so that is readily available in your local Halfords isn't a polish or a wax but a shampoo. Autoglym Ceramic Wash & Protect. I'm sure there are other ceramic washes out there but this does a great job. You won't believe the beading and finish. With a decent wash mitt and drying towel as far as I'm concerned it's all you need.

It's Linas being Linas.

Just dug out the paperwork and unfortunately the valves were supplied by the PO. But fitting and coding all 4 was £163.44 inc VAT.

But wasn't DHP only offered on the MK4? OP, in case you're wondering, on here we refer to the LS400 as MK1 to MK4. Strictly speaking it's XF10 and XF20. Both had a facelift hence XF10 MK1, MK2 and XF20 MK3, MK4.

http://ls400data.com/index.html http://www.lexls.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_LS

As Malc says, definitely a MK3. Just like my old one And definitely DHP wheels. So they're an inch bigger but that shouldn't cause too many issues. I'd certainly get the alignment checked by an experienced garage.

They do look like DHP wheels to me. If you've bought a '97 it could be either a MK3 or MK4. DHP was only offered on the MK4. Search LS400 DHP on Google. First hit is a thread from here that I don't seem to be able to copy/paste. Your car is either a) a MK3 with the wrong wheels b) a MK4 with DHP c) a MK4 without DHP but someone has added the wheels Regardless, there's something more amiss with the symptoms you're describing. Even a MK3 on 17s shouldn't be behaving like that imo.

Had to happen 😉

I have an intermittent fault with the OS indicators ie fast flashing like a bulb is out. Turns out it's OS rear. On investigation a PO has replaced at least the rear ones with LEDs. Re-seated it and the fast flashing hasn't happened again but I do wonder if it's the LEDs that are causing the radio interference. And in other news I took the car for a high speed run up the motorway today and noticed an unpleasant vibration at about 70mph and above. A little high for wheel balancing but I dropped in at my favourite fitters and it turns out both of my OS wheels are buckled 😡 Booked in Monday to see if they can be straightened otherwise I'll have to take a chance on two more second hand ones.

My 2008 GS had the TPMS replaced and coded by Dave at Lex-Tek just before I bought it. I'll dig out the paperwork and see how much he charged. Can't be that different between the two 3rd generation cars.

Interesting points all. Makes no odds to me though. I get the oil everywhere. Every time.

My '03 CLK is like that and I've always considered it to be very unsatisfactory. I think I'm correct in saying that you won't get an "add oil" warning until it's a litre down which seems a lot.

More messy surely? I always drain the sump then remove the filter.