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It’s Not! After market HID need head lamp washers fitting and the lens reflection pattern won’t be compatable with the LED’s also 🙄

And deep pockets or don’t mind the thought of running with one kidney😂 https://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/privacy-notice/how-we-use-your-information/our-services/payment-for-living-kidney-donation/

No….like my old (and very wise mum said ) don’t believe everything you read! And do your homework 😂

If you mean an IS200 then it is here ( in the IS200 section) But if you mean an IS200D ( DERV) then I don’t think there is a current check list around here.

I would take all the wheels off and have a good visual inspection of wheel nuts, hubs, discs, calipers,abs rings…..basically everything that moves on each corner of the car! ASAP as the “jolt under braking’ is a bit concerning!!

I think a good strong vacuum might be better than poking sharp objects into the top quality perforated Lexus leather 😳

Check this vid out..

If you need to remove the actual socket in the ash try drawer then the centre consul trim comes out quite easily ( taking care not to chip the trim by using trim tools and not metal screw drivers!)

Be advised though that this will not actually fit IN a IS250, so if it gets delivered to your home address you somehow gotta get it to exhaust shop!

The drivers window only working from the drivers switch panel means the window system needs a re-learn to reset the auto close feature, this indeed happens after a battery removal or a battery dropping to a low voltage. reset the windows as below

So is Ethanol gonna turn out to be a false good ( like Diesel!)

Ok, appreciate the link and it calls the two systems ‘Direct’ and ‘Indirect’ it also states that all Lexus cars after 2012 are fitted with ‘Direct’ system. But Johnlex has a 2009 ( according to his profile!

Does this system work with a wireless remote sensor in each of the car wheels tyre valve or via the abs ring detecting a out of sync wheel motion due to a different wheel diameter and calculating a pressure drop?

No surprise there! Just as I expected, only a bit more ‘Flowery’😂

So….,,,been thinking about this and if ( and it’s a BIG if) the only component that Lexus cannot/will not guarantee is compatible with E10 is this ‘O’ ring seal ( caveat: there may be other components) then what would be the likely consequences of if failing? Catastrophic fuel failure due to loss of fuel pressure from pump? Or a slight loss of fuel pressure only noticeable under maximum demand from pump? and ( I don’t know exactly ) where this ‘O’ ring lives and what it’s purpose it serves. just looked it up and it appears to be pump to fuel tank sealing ring itself ! So would not affect the running of the car itself but if compromised could allow fuel/vapours to be released from fuel tank under rear passengers seats 😳 And as for dealer stating there is no way to make it compatible!!! If it is this seal ( only) then REALLY!🙄 I know they want yo sell new cars but 🤯

So… is he looking at 60.7-30-6.3 ( =24.4 )as the critical measurement?

Oil filter on 250 is positioned horizontally so this drain device is not much use! see here ( from 11:55 mark!) https://youtu.be/aXkMpwRCc2g

Excellent work that man, top of the class and all that 👍

I can’t see any actual dealership knowing the facts of why 06-07 is not compatable! At least it would be known at Lexus UK HQ but then perhaps not!

Other alternative is to just go with E10 and see what fails and then replace that with newer ( E10 compatible) spare part, what’s the worst that can happen? Anyone stepping forward to take one for the team? But seriously though if something in the fuel supply line fails ( leaks is prob the most obvious) then as worst I can see it fouling injector, what are you thoughts?

If you intend keeping the car until it’s very end then the cost of Lexus doing the servicing against DIY is a killer at this age, the stamps in the book only serve to impress the next owner and the ‘free coffee & biscuits’ work out not so cheap, if you use genuine parts sourced from reputable sellers and log all your interactions with the car it will impress any future buyer ( if there is one!) also the satisfaction of DIY is a great feeling and don’t forget the calipers slide pins are not touched in any Lexus schedule! But they do fit new calipers (£££££’s) when, not if yours go wonky 🙄

👍jealous over here🙁

👍agree on the ‘worked on by owner’ bit note: When the first Lexus (LS400) was released to the press to review, some mentioned the lack of a toolkit! The Lexus response was that the owner/driver is not going to need one because the car will be so reliable! But they ended up putting a token toolkit in for good measure.

👍fyi ACC ( adaptive cruise control ) was an option for Uk cars but quite expensive and therefore quite rare🙄 so your excessive, and I would say it was excessive to require a replacement fuel tank, rust problem do you think was down to what? Was it a Scottish car or did it live by the coast with a previous owner? As for the problematic plug change, yes agree it is quite involved for a plug change but bear in mind if you use iridium’s then they should be good for 100,000 miles! So not exactly a ‘regular’ job😀

My concern is, imagine that bus in a long tunnel ( some in excess of 24 Km in EU) or even worst on a car ferry😳 Another option for EV ( cars only….try getting that over a bus)