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I'm a maybe on this one but a hopeful one !

Hi Omeo....fairly new IS200 owner here aw well. Mine was exactly the same as Chris' and Petay's. I thought I had a leak and was putting in neat antifreeze and it disappearing.....a good week will see it settle and now mine is stable. Guess like all Lexus' they've been a little neglected and just ran and levels not been checked etc.

Hi gang....tackled the front fogs today as bulbs were gone, new LED's to bang in !! Totally agree with it's a pain job, but not too bad once you get going!! Did the 2 bolts on the side only to find its held it by a clip on the other side of the light. So through the wheel arch I went and because the bulb was corroded in the unit I had to get out. Unit just needs some persuasion from the clip and a tug and it's out!! Pretty easy really !! Put the new bulb in but the unit is corroded on the inside and all the reflective material has gone! Other side was no better! The back of the unit had completely corroded away 😄 So has anyone a spare set knocking about for a fee.....they seem a bit overpriced on eBay or is that the norm?? Catch you all soon !

Welcome buddy!! I'm a 2 month old newbie as well who is slowly chipping away and fettling and improving!! Great cars.....and bargains too !!

That's what I did....followed Noby's advice and ordered from Lexus Birmingham on eBay...£9.99....oil from euro parts....and brakes were from quality parts on eBay

Cheers guys!! Ordered my filter from Lexus and just purchased Valvoline Syn Power Full Synthetic 5w30. Changing front discs and pads too. Got a Mintex Set for £70 Delivered

Mine too!! Very misty as well but so are brand new Avensis' when I leave work at Toyota

Cheers lads....especially Noby!! I used Eurocarparts and ordered some Valvoline fully synthetic 5w-30, pretty cheap too!! Took your advice and ordered the oil filter from Lexus Birmingham as well !!

Hi gang....1st oil change at the weekend for my IS200 and was wondering what you guys use (semi or fully synthetic) and where's the best place to purchase ie Opie Oils?? Oh and do I need a sump washer ?? Regards, Adam

Hi all....I know this subject has been probably flogged to death, but I'm a recent 'newbie' who has limited mechanical knowledge and is wanting to do a DIY Oil and Filter Change to my IS200. I've read various things about accessing the filter and would like an up to date view from the guys in 'the know'!! 1. Do I need a special filter removal tool or will any old wrench do? 2. Best way to access? 3. Any 'How to Guide' on here ( cos I can't find one! ) 4. Do I need a sump plug washer? 5. Recommended Oil ? Thanks in advance guys !

I have an stray Toyota on one of my rears too !! 😄

That's a bummer.....it's got original windows but on inspection the lugs are broken and have been repaired before! Will just have to leave it disconnected then and fixed shut for now !! Can't believe you can't buy the lugs seperately!! Thanks for you help lads ;-)

Hi gang....using my passenger side window recently, it decided to fall off its runner and I managed to physically guide it back shut. On investigation it seems the plastic runner holder things that are attached to the glass bottom are broken hence falling off the runners! Anyone know what these plastic bits are called so I can go order some ? Thanks lads

Ian....that's very kind of you!! I'd obviously pay you for your time....I'm actually in Derby buddy.

Hi gang.....2nd week with the Lexus and I've forgotten already about my Vectra diesel! Loving the IS200 and learning as I go! A trip to Manchester yesterday and my girlfriend decided to wind the passenger side window down....and 2/3's of the way back up it came off the runner....managed to manually place it shut. It's since dropped down 2 inches or so and I've had to tape it shut up until I can sort it out. Is this a common problem with the IS200 and is there a guide to removing door panels etc?? Thanks in advance