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Linas Isn't the extra speaker a sub woofer and the big difference is ML has a stand alone amp in the back. Amp not only delivers more power but provided better audio quality and powers the sub. So I expect to hear more bass. Standard headunit is underpowered. I would expect standard unit to deliver 10w per speaker and no more.

Shahpor It is not about that he made a mistake. Never said IS220d is bad and can't say that as I never owned one. Well... depends really what OP wants. But what I wanted to say is that Diesel era is nearing end. You know how the older ones will get banned or higher tax in main cities. And owners of used Lexus are the ones who drive it till they break so for them it is a long term investment (i am asuming this of course). Petrol will head the same way eventually due to electric cars but we will not be alive till then.

Mark L Audio is far better than Standard audio. But if you are not one of those who will pay 100s for headphones, you won't care. Just for anyone else reading this and buying IS220D, avoid diesels. They come with lots of issues, not good for enviroment, eventually you will pay higher tax and insurance, diesel price per liter will go up, your car value will go down the drain fast, all sooner than later. I think guys here should keep on preaching this like Pepsi ad.

How do you get the address? I will start to store dump for the day.

That's because hardly anyone complains here and 99% of people here do not care about cars. You guys are too old to care or too Americanized (if its a word).

Some people just do not know how to drive. Their license should be revoked. Hitting a stationary car... That is just wrong on so many levels. They give points on silly things like over speeding... No, man get these folks out of the road who managed to make a scooby of you and the system and you handed them license, cheaper insurance.

Hmm... what test is there... This is confusing. I took a theory test and practical one a few years back. So what other test is there... This system is broke!

Yes I had passed the test a few years back... Standard pink color license... Provisional was the grey one... I recall insurance folks mentioning 'its less than 5 years so it is not a full UK license'. They point towards that being reason my insurnace is in 1000s range...

Insurance are saying I do not have a full UK license... what does that mean... I have a UK license for a few years. What upgrade do I need to make it a full? Google is of no help. Thanks

Any relationship to RPM? Check exhaust mounts and exhaust. They should all free hang from rubber mounts and you should be able to shake it. Should not be stiff. I think you know more on this subject.

I had replaced steering fluid 2 years back even though service manual does not call for it. Noticed today it does it even when going backwards and forwards so it has gone worse. Couldn't drive the car today. 20170623_092554.mp4

Guys Mazda 3. I heard loud screeching. Very loud and only when turning wheel to left while moving. Does not do when the car is stopped and I turn the wheel.

One guy here fitted a supercharger. I jad my eye on it as well. He might know more as no use of supercharger if can't remap.

https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2008_Lexus_IS250_2.5L_V6/coolant_antifreeze/flush_coolant Check this out.

John How could you not find the plug when it is so clear in the diagram you posted? Unless the diagram is wrong? I am thinking of draining coolant when I change thermostate valve. I am not convinced it is working to spec.

Keeping an eye on it now. After 245 miles the dip stick was half way. Poured in about 0.6 liters of oil to bring it back up. 10w40 top up. Is this normal? Will report again next week.

Never thought it will happen to Lexus. I noticed bubbling of the bonnet edges. Any way to stop it getting worse?

Are the wheels refurb? I have been thinking of refurbing mine but not sure what the outcome will be. And if I do them I will put kerb protrctors on them. I see you have never kerbed yours. Those wheel kerb very easily. I am not a fan of painting calipers. Factory are powder coated and unless the coat is sanded well out, no paint sticks to it.

I think I figured it out. Energizer phone charger. I think the sound come from speakers. Have to confirm. Couldn't remove it from the cig socket... Need to dis assemble it and understand how to remove it else I have to break this thing.

Does it at 2k rpm or over. Does it in nutral and gear. I dont have a second person to rev it while I peak under the bonnet yet but will report. Thanks for the guidance

I noticed a high pitch whistle sound since few days. Sounds exactly how a turbo spool sounds. Or when you have bad ground to speaker. You can only hear it when acclerating. Very faint to record it. Any ideas guys? It is very annyoing knowing there isn't a turbo in there and somthing isnot right. thanks.

The biggest problem at the moment is not topping up but is possible mot fail. I always wonder how the cars on the road that produce cloud of smoke pass mot...

Thanks John. I do not feel loss in power. I will re-do compression test. Maybe the values changed now but last year it were to spec. It sometimes takes longer to start the car but that's the only thing I have noticed. You can do seals without head removal. To hold the valve up, either fill the chamber with air or use rope. So you feed the rope in as much as you can, then bring the piston up to force hold the rope aginst the valve. Seen a few vidoes of it now.

I replaced the PCV last year because of oil consumption. The original one was perfectly fine as well. It did not make any difference. The reason I also changed PCV was if engine is running, and I remove the cap for oil fill hole, air blows out of it. So I thought it might PCV. It did not help. If you check is250, when car is started and remove the oil fill cap, you will notice suction instead of air blowing out.

It's a 2006 2.0 petrol. There used to be mazda 3 forums uk version but I did not find people friendly or knowledgable. I might try mazda US forums. I am not very convinced that consuming oil is a normal thing. No smoke can be due to Cat converter blocking it, right? The car failed CO emissions once and barely passed the second time. If oil consumption is not related to it then I can sleep over it but if it is, it will go worse. As for valve guide seal, I think I have to remove side cover and remove the chain. Big job. So first need to learn how the timing adjustment is done. Also brings the question if it is indeed the seals or something else.