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  1. Hi, unusual question. Anyone owned an is300h for a decent period and parks on an incline ( be it road or driveway)? Any water ingress/damaged caused by this? Reason I ask is I used to own a VW, and if parked nose up water seeped in through the air filter down to the CCM and if I parked nose down water sat in the boot hinge channels and seized up the mechanisms. I’m parking my IS300h nose down at the moment and all seems well, given the boot design means no water gets trapped around the boot (plus hinges are internal). Hoping this is the best way, or maybe by design there is no difference or risk of issues with this vehicle? Thanks as always for any valuable advice.
  2. Good point, washers, o-rings etc. are perishable or once torqued and released, should not be refitted as could fail from fatigue/corrosion (especially around the diff which seems to attract a fair amount of surface corrosion following my previous review and maintenance of the underside). Thanks all for the great advice.
  3. That kind of suggests that they don’t actually replace them themselves when changing the diff oil then! However, it pays to replace these in the long run or even just to have on hand should the existing ones be or get damaged during the refilling process. Great detail in your posts, for example 2 litres of oil needed when the Toyota diff oil only comes in 1 litre bottles (saves from getting stuck with not enough oil and justifies use of a decent filling syringe).
  4. Great thread here on servicing. Quick question on the above, when you mention the metal o rings, did you replace them and if so which part numbers/specifications? Thanks
  5. Nice one thanks, will start looking out again from start of June.
  6. Hi, aware some people on the forum have their ears closer to the track than some of us mere mortals. I am sure someone planned to shout out anyway but if anyone becomes aware first that Lexus dealers reopening for servicing/MOT (my Hybrid Health Check due), please respond or post a new thread to let us know. Thanks!
  7. Thanks again Colin for all the valuable info. If the 25k/2yr service on my service history is/was the equivalent of the current Full 20 service, I should be safe to assume based on “Replace Front and Rear Differential Oil (Model dependant)” being ticked, this was completed July 2018. However strictly speaking if major service is every 2 years it is due again this time so will look to have replaced. Last question to throw out there. Can Toyota garages perform Hybrid Health Checks on Lexus vehicles and if so will this reflect on the Lexus systems service history (I.e. does the group share systems)? I have a preference with Toyota garages given distance to travel and my personal experience of customer service levels across the two brands.
  8. I was hoping it would be smart enough to tell you what service your vehicle is due next and when. Instead all it has is a calendar you have to fill in manually, simply to remind you to call the dealership. Given most phones already have a calendar and reminder function, another essentially useless function!
  9. LexusLink app service history bears no resemblance to a dealer printed service history and most of the detail other than Hybrid Health Check is missing. Very disappointing, not worth using. LexusLink: Dealer print out:
  10. Grabbed the paperwork as below. Car is July 2015 registered and about to hit 20k miles. So if my maths is any good: 1) Air filter is due as Lexus didn’t replace in 2019 when they prepped the car for sale (guess technically it still had 2 months left). 2) Cabin filter (87139-30100) last replaced 2018, so now due. 3) OW20 AFE engine oil, from what I understand is an annual change regardless of miles driven. 4) Differential Oil - Wonder if OILD means it was changed (at 3 years on a “full 25k/2yr” service) or just level checked? Suspicious as it is under Other and not Parts section. Thanks again
  11. Fabulous response Colin and really appreciate the timings/mileage deadlines. I have a full print of the service history from Lexus from when I bought the car, so will compare and then review and/or replace parts accordingly. Brake fluid (if over 2 years) and Hybrid Health check can wait until after lockdown, as have Toyota garages as an option if Lexus too busy (as they aren’t so prevalent).
  12. At home getting bored of waiting to get my IS300h 20k service done. Does anyone have a full list of official Toyota service part numbers required? I assume pollen filter, air filter, oil filter, oil, rear diff oil at least. I assume Toyota OEM is cheaper than Lexus branded ones (Charcoal Pollen filter on Lexus eBay store is almost £80). Is the most cost effective way to buy direct from Toyota (eg local dealer), or are there cheaper trusted 3rd party stockists? I’ll defo change filters and possibly oil and diff oil if lockdown eases and I regain access to a pit. Aware a special tool required to change the oil filter, any other custom tools needed? Have seen the 60k service video on YouTube so have a good idea of the work involved. Then when lockdown is done just get a hybrid health check, brake fluid (if due) change and ask the dealer to check for and if required regrease any stuck caliper slide pins. thanks!
  13. Sorry and to check, does the handbrake need to be off and car in Park, Neutral or Drive? Assume if handbrake off and Neutral need to chock block the other wheels?
  14. Would love it if there was even a way to do this without removing the wheels but so far this is the least time intensive method I have seen - thanks! What if you had access to a pit, but from the above looks like you need access to both sides of the caliper to test this? Need to find time to check mine!
  15. Nice one! F Sport defo the best looking version 🏎
  16. Yeah I would ask / check service history or invoice. Unless you are super good with electrics and can check battery condition with a voltmeter. £13k is cheap/good as the f-sport I saw 60k miles last year at dealer was £20k (but dealer charges top end). Another tip, open both back doors check the original scuff stickers are still on the rear arch sills. If either side or both missing then it has had rear quarter damage repair. Saying that you would not know if major/minor shunt without looking underneath for misaligned/damaged suspensions arms (or new ones that show repair has been done). Hopefully both stickers still there and you don’t have to look any further. Other forum members also say listen for brake light grinding / rough noise at low speed which could indicate sticking brake pins. Which reminds me I need to check mine! If caught early pins just need removal and regrease but if left brake pads and discs will get ruined and need replacement too.
  17. Check if it still has the original 12v ancillary battery in it as they seem to have a limited life if not maintained (I.e. topped up on trickle charger) regularly. Other posts out there by other members detailing costs on those if it might need replacing soon. I viewed a 60k black f sport at Lexus Sidcup and passed it up because 1) the salesperson has to jump start it due to knackered battery and 2) it had crash damage repair on the rear left hand quarter panel.
  18. In my case Lexus Sidcup sourcing from Lexus Edgware. In fairness this is a reflection on the individual salesperson not Lexus as a whole, but just so people are aware you still need to pay attention if you are buying direct from Lexus. It is luck if you get one with integrity or one acting in self interest (i.e. doing anything possible to squeeze extra commissions out of a customer, even with morally questionable practices). Anyway, not to take the post off track given it was originally vehicle focused, just added given buying from Lexus versus an independent/private seller was mentioned. To add to point 5, maybe a pseudo effect, but once the 12v was fully charged, I noticed the hybrid charge indicator appearing more frequently and in turn electric drive kicking in a bit more given the 12v no longer needed to be charged. Average mpg went up a few decimals too. Would need a Lexus boffin to confirm if that is really true though! The 12v is defo a watch point, especially right now with cars sitting unused for extended periods.
  19. From my experience: 1) If buying from Lexus dealership check service history if being offered Supagard, as I was sold it even though it had already been paid for and applied by first owner (it is sold as lasting for life of the car so does not need reapplying). Make sure you get the care satchel and guarantee cards to register too if opting for this. 2) If dealer sources you a car to your spec from another branch, check the price online, as my salesperson marked up the list price to slip in and pass off products as “free”/“discounts”. 3) check rear arches have scuff stickers on. If either side missing means a repair has been done to rear arches. 4) Pay for a laser wheel alignment check after purchase, my tracking and alignment were out on 3/4 wheels, dealer didn’t do prior to sale. Will help avoid excessive tyre wear. 5) trickle charge the 12v battery regularly as they are prone to failure and don’t seem to be charged so well by the vehicle (I assume the hybrid battery steals most of the charge from regeneration). First time I charged mine took 3 days to get back up to full charge. Otherwise great car to own and drive, can’t go wrong!
  20. Is 300h on ctek for past week, no issues so far. It’s an older / basic model though. Cables run such that vehicle can be locked and alarm armed.
  21. It is possible to switch off keyless entry on the vehicle permanently per post below on a 2015 is300h, not sure if 2017 model has the same firmware and therefore options? Please also see my recent post on trickle charging, whacked mine on as soon as lockdown started and even then (after regular use over winter) ctek charger still took 3 days of charge mode (orange LED) before it finally flipped over to conditioning (green LED) mode. These small 12v definitely need regular topping up to avoid them dying prematurely.
  22. If anyone is able to advise what system I have and if it is current much appreciated? It includes navigation in a 15 plate Is300h advance. Tried the various codes on Google and nothing conclusive came back. Thanks.
  23. If your IS is not getting as many miles due to the lockdown, don’t forget to keep the 12v ancillary topped up. Avoid any nasty surprises when you do happen to want to go out! If you lay the clips out as in the image, you can still latch the bonnet and keep the alarm armed 👍🏻
  24. Great write up, I’ve been waiting for a post like this. Different reason though, one of my front speakers cuts in and out (probably loose connector). Question, what is the technique and/or tools best suited to prise the plastic speaker grilles off without snapping anything or leaving gouge marks in the dash or grilles? Nice one!
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