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The passenger side was the difficult part. The washer tank gets in the way and it's a pain to get a screw driver in there to undo the clip. But generally once off it's the same process to get back on. Fairly simple bar the one setback.

It's not really helpful when it's cold conditions and your expected to use the aircon whilst freezing in the car...?

wait for the winter. Unfortunately the cold sound of diesel is much worse than cold sound of petrol... All these posts about the winter has got me looking forward to it!!

Invest in some winter tyres if you absolutely need to get around in tough conditions. Otherwise, why risk your car in snow?

This happened to me once!!!! But then I woke up from that sweatful dream and was relieved.... Anyway more to the point, and more irrelevant, I keep my finger on the cruise control switch, period. I trust the clutch and brake to release CC but I much prefer cancelling out the CC with the lever.

After further inspection, what I though wasn't EGR no.2 was actually EGR no.2 Jesus. As if the first EGR wasn't a pain to unleash...

My issue was a flywheel problem. It's an expensive routine but it nailed the problem. At least for a while I won't have to worry about spending £2,000 in one blow again. Again, Lexus and their rapier labouring. Phew.

Love that colour. Just love it. It compliments the model to ridiculous levels.

What experiences have you had in terms of start ups? I havent yet had the privilege of introducing my car to such conditions. But am wary of it coughing up in the cold.

Here's a tip for maintenance records when selling... Take your car to a Lexus service centre for interim services (every other year). That way you will build up a nice collection of manufacturer recommended stamps. The primary service can be done anywhere as it won't kill your pocket. But selling wise, a local service is far more cost effective. Unless you feel a buyer can chew on the latter and gain kudos for a dealer service?! It's your choice!

To compensate money with time, get under the car and unscrew the oil tank (not entirely) until it drips. Let it drip until you feel it's appropriate. Long winded, I know. But by far better than hunting down tubes an syringes!

The manual will tell you not to overfill, as would a speed sign state not to exceed the limit. The truth is, manufacturers these days tolerate margin for errors. Fuel tank, oil tank, master cylinder etc. The marks are there for factory requirements and as a precaution, they are not there to imply danger by excess. Sure, my brake fluid, coolant, engine oil all sit on the mark. But that's just pure measuring chance! I've never aimed to be accurate, rather I've aimed for the mark more or less. But more is better than less :-)

Motherf...!!

That sounds better. Lookers Hatfield is my local. They gave me the quote for the calipers. So i might get a quote from the Texas branch. Although I don't know whether the shipping will equal that quote from Lookers... I'll give them a call and let you know.

Can't seem to find them anywhere, nor salvaged. Lexus are asking £350 per caliper. That's £40 dearer than the 250/220. I suppose I'll have to put some coins aside. Appreciate your time to dig out the info!!