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1 hour ago, bobmc said:

Yep it does do that, I've taken my coat off with my keys in the pocket and put it in the boot. Smart Lexus saved me from lots of embarassment

 

So I gotta ask, how does the smart Lexus know the exact location (not distance) of the key, precisely weather the key in Inside or Outside of the boot, as if in pocket outside of car then they could actually be closer than in inside the boot up against the rear seat backs?

paul m.

19 minutes ago, peachy said:

I had exactly the same problem with the bonnet.  Couldn't get it to shut for love nor money. 

I called out the rac and it was sorted in 15 minutes. 

So pray tell What did the rac man ( I assume it was a geezer!) do to fix it in 15 mins?

paul m.

I think I would have a punt at doing this myself if I ever had to after watching this vid, it's not really rocket science is it and  aisin pump can be had for £111 from Eurocarparts IIRC.

20 minutes ago, johnatg said:

It depends on the age of the vehicle - what year of first reg is it and what are the results? We could give more direct answers if you weren't so coy, Jack!

I reckon he plays poker!😀😀😀

some causes of high CO http://www.smogtips.com/failed-high-carbon-monoxide-CO.cfm

paul m

You mention using the Toyota Red grease, if this is the grease that is used in the manufacture and subsequent service dept's on these calipers then I would seriously think about getting something better as it seems to not work very well with all the reports of calipers (slide pins) seizing up. 

I would be tempted ( and I will use this in the future ) to try something like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252530898001?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

paul m.

Chances of getting pulled over for no Mot are pretty slim, no insurance that's another ball game! You don't actually have to go speeding to 'Italian tune' your car and risk getting a speeding ticket ( via any speed cameras) . Just hang onto each gear a little longer than normal (if it's a manual that is) as it's the revs of the engine that's gonna do the work inside the engine not the actual forward speed in MPH if that makes sense.

paul m.

8 hours ago, juicestop said:

You should be fine as long as you don't rev the engine too high for the next 200 miles, during which the excess oil should burn off.

Hi, first post having just joined the LOC (technically not actually an owner yet!) because I am actively looking for a IS 250, I have been an active forum member (user Paul05149) on the TalkFord web forum for a number of years in relation to the Mondeo MKIII and it gives my great pleasure in helping owners diagnose and sort problems on their vehicles so I do have a insight into what actually happens under the bonnet but I draw the line at DERV's as there is a lot of silly pressures and its hocous pocous sometimes for an home mechanic to diagnose let alone fix!

so now I am about to retire from work I want to treat my self to a nice motor and step up to a Lexus and after doing some homework around this site it reinforces my thoughts into staying clear of the heavy oil versions! So on the hunt for a as good as I can get for my budget IS250 SE-L (mm)

but back to the quote I have dragged down, please can you explain this as I understand the bit about not revving too high ( if oil level is too high then when the crank rotates it may dip into the surface of the oil level -now above normal-and at high speed could whip the oil up into a foamy state and cause havoc with ring blow by and also blowing any crank seals) but what I don't understand is the 'excess oil should be burnt off' how? I would be upset if my Lexus burns of oil to any appreciable level! And if it does won't it continue to burn off and not actually stop at the level you want.

paul m.