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  1. J Henderson
    Brownshirts
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    Wreath
  3. J Henderson
    That's Kodiak Sky (code 1D2). Unique to the IS200/300 LE.
  4. J Henderson
    Is this not a bit objective dependent on which refinery the fuels came from? Anyway, I didn't know Texaco were even still around. I don't think they have any filling stations left in Scotland.
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    Mandatory
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    Lancia
  7. J Henderson
    I don't have a 300h, but I do have 0w20 oil in my car at present and it does indeed improve fuel economy by a small amount. I've noticed it after it was put in my car during the last service. It was on 5w30 beforehand. The engine also seems to react more quickly - spins faster during startup, more free-revving etc, plus idles at a slightly lower RPM. Supposedly, the thinner oil is also beneficial regarding the hydraulic lifters in the VVTI system. The downside? It costs roughly twice as much as 5w30! 😃
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    Gamma
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    Mullet
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    Score
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    Not an expert, and this is entirely anecdotal, but it seems plausible that it was fixed or made more reliable when the engine got detuned for the 200d version. So, 2010-ish. Most problems reported on the forum are invariably for a 220d. Although there are far more of those around...
  12. J Henderson
    I think most people just re-use the existing ones?
  13. J Henderson
    KWs? 😎
  14. J Henderson
    No button for the hill-start. The manual just lists it along with the various other systems (ABS, VSC, TRC etc) that "operate automatically". In fact there's very little explained about it. Just a disclaimer that it probably won't be effective on really steep inclines, or icy conditions. I've never experienced this buzzer or flashing light coming into play in normal road conditions.
  15. J Henderson
    These cars have hill-start assist, don't they? I've never experienced rollback after releasing the brake pedal.
  16. J Henderson
    Scrap
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    Cruz
  18. J Henderson
    Was thinking about doing mine too. You planning to DIY? Sounds easy enough providing the fill & drain plugs can be cracked loose... 🤔
  19. J Henderson
    Pitstop
  20. J Henderson
    They're on eBay. Lexus M12x1.5 Wheel Nuts
  21. J Henderson
    Frustratingly, just over a litre (about 1.2), so 2 bottles need to be purchased.
  22. J Henderson
    Definitely bookmark Amayama. Even for mundane stuff, it can often work out way cheaper than UK/EU, even with the additional cost of express shipping and import taxes on top. For example, I got a pair of new wiper arms for my IS. Even with EMS shipping and an import charge, it was still cheaper than buying one from the UK.
  23. J Henderson
    2019 car will have the much bigger 4-piston calipers and 355mm discs though. Was it front of rear that was changed? Regardless, it's possible and normal for the inside portion of the disc, closest to the hub, not to be used by the pads. Maybe an inch or so, but they should definitely contact the remainder of the surface apart from a few mm at the very outside edge.
  24. J Henderson
    With the OP being quoted "over 10,000GBP" for the part alone, this is a whole new level of dealership scalpery! Even if shipping and taxes adds another £1K, that's a ridiculous mark-up. The part would no doubt have to be specially ordered from Japan anyway, so it's not like the Lexus dealer would get one any quicker. Anyway, yes can recommend Amayama. Always great service when I've used them. 👍
  25. J Henderson
    On cars with 18" wheels the space saver is still the same. I believe there's just one wheel that's fitted to all cars - a 17x4 steelie. However, there is a variance in tyre size depending on OEM wheel fitment. 125/70R17 is specced on cars with 16 or 17" wheels. Meanwhile a car that had 18" wheels from the factory has a wider tyre on the spare - 145/70R17. Unless you don't have a spare at all, I wouldn't bother pursuing the "correct" one.
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