Pauljsy

20 minutes ago, Tinonline said:

This wfh has meant the LS400 has collected Sahara dust and Berkshire’s spiders’ webs.

Just as well I checked things out before an hours journey to see my youngest performing in Richard III at a top drama school…top means costs. Flickering of dash instruments and little else.

Lunch break: rapid removal and fast charge for 3 hours. Refit: return journey of a good 2+hours so well charged up. Amazing play btw directed by a duo of top directors. 

A week and more: car whipped into life…I’ll slow charge it overnight in a few weeks time. Battery is over 5 years old.

So Prudence…where does she come in?

With every price and tax heading upwards, well north. I’m adopting a hold pattern…which most airlines can’t even do at the moment…if ever.

My friends here, know I work to stay OEM. This year is hold. I do little mileage but it’s well driven and enjoyed. Drama school is not the same as Uni so grants are from pockets…

My Alfa in Spain…a fab wreck 155 Sport needs work plus a service (I do service) so:

This year I’m servicing the Lexus with Fuchs fully synthetic oil, blueprint oil and air filter plus cabin. But for £80 I also get the Alfa oil, cabin, air filters. One supplier and no postage. I’d say good quality if not excellent…but we can’t tell can we?

I can’t ship a cat converter to Spain but have to shell out over €300 in country as UK ones are not type compliant with Europe…didn’t take long did it? I will have to go through the Spanish parts chain…fitting and labour are nothing…parts prices are painful.

It’s the old car syndrome. Cost and return and even though I can run to OEM there are times to be measured.

Already, I see the distributors shoving up and over playing prices. Upward costs they scream…exactly,  we say, and agree, but we don’t and won’t pay. 🧐😁

What do you say?

You need a new Battery 🤔

Hi Malc, I get that all the time with my LS430 2002 V8 nice and quiet . 
 

paul 

2002 LS430 Lexus, 95,700 miles. 
Bootiful

Regards 

Paul 

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22 minutes ago, MLW said:

LS 430 2002. Car failed its MOT on wiper blades. They seemed OK to me with no streaks but I had some Michelin ones from ALDI.  Popped them on and all OK, except they are cheap and noisy. Got some Densos and the quality difference is amazing.

Problem is, no matter what I do, I can't fit them. They will not go on, even with either adaptor. Never had this problem before.

Gas anyone any ides. Is there a special technic as the wiper arms only lift up a tad.

Might try Bosch or is there a better make for fitting?

I had new Bosch ones fitted last week with no issues , maybe call at Halfords or somewhere and have them fit them . 
 

paul 

Any advice on a upgrade disc for a LS430, 2002 . Pretty sure it has never been done so all advice and prices or if you know of anyone selling one it would be much appreciated .

Thanks Paul 

My beautiful limo 😀😀

Hi anyone know where I can get replacement key fobs for my LS430 2002 please.

many thanks 

Paul 

Thanks pal, had a look and got what I needed thanks 

Wanted the above in the title, silver in colour but can be sprayed ,

I live in Jersey so not UK but also not Europe 

many thanks 

Paul 

My display has a line running horizontal through it, any advise only had it 3 weeks. LS430 2002.

thanks