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#7 of 12 Re: AC light flashing [choufrank] by wwest Apr 05, 2008 (7:44 am)
Replying to: choufrank (Apr 03, 2008 7:26 pm) NO.   Just that the belt is the most likely of MANY possibilities. Second would be the A/C compressor clutch itself.
#8 of 12 synthetic oil? by asitmehta Apr 17, 2008 (2:05 pm)
I have a 2005 ES330 with 47,000 miles. I use the regular conventional oil, when getting the oil change. I hear that synthetic oil lasts for 10,000 miles and its better. Any idea on what to do on the next oil change? Is it worth twice the price? Thank you. Replies to this message: assetcorp (Apr 17, 2008 5:25 pm)
#9 of 12 Re: synthetic oil? [asitmehta] by assetcorp Apr 17, 2008 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: asitmehta (Apr 17, 2008 2:05 pm) I think you can safely stay with the conventional oil for another 30,000 miles or so. Around 75,000 miles consider switching to synthetic oil as a prudent measure to reduce wear on the engine.   Here's why: I have a 98 Toyota Camry, and Consumer Reports printed an article that described sludge buildup in Toyota engines, even with regular oil changes. So, after having the engine fully cleaned (which Toyota paid for, even at a non-dealer!) the technician recommended a switch to synthetic oil. I did this around 100,000 miles, and that car now has 140,000 and runs great. So, I'll apply that lesson to my other car, an ES 350. Dan H
#10 of 12 Which hose is it? by edouble1 May 18, 2008 (7:24 pm)
1994 ES300 V6- 275,000 miles. I recently noticed a slow leak of power steering fluid from the reservoir. On occasion, especially on hot days, when the AC is used, smoke is coming from under the hood. I am assuming it is from the leaking fluid. It looks like the leak is comming from a hose just to the right of the oil fill, which runs from the engine, to the cooling fan. there is no actuall damage on the hose, as far as any cracks, but it looks like the leak is comming from where the rubber meets the preasure fitting at the end of the hose. The end that connects to the fan, looks similar to a break hose fitting(Banjo). Looked in my manual, and couldn't find anything on this. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help!
#11 of 12 Re: warning lights for required oil maintenance [assetcorp] by harry33 May 24, 2008 (4:59 am)
Replying to: assetcorp (Dec 26, 2007 6:59 pm) Foe ES350 you need to put car in N(Neutral) position then turn off . Then press and hold trip meter reset button and then Turn ON, but not start. The " Reruired Mainenance" sign will change to " Mainenance mode". Then start the car, while holding trip meter reset button. for fewseconds this will reset the indicator.
#12 of 12 Lexus es300/2000 fluids by frank944 Oct 26, 2008 (2:41 pm)
I took my 2000 es300 to the dealer, they said I need to the brake light bulb, trans service, power steering service and fuel injection service, I know I need to replace transmission service in the dealer, what happend the power steering, do I need replace it or can I add it, what type of power steering u suggest? what color the power steering fluids? what is fuel injection service? is that the same as plug? thanks.

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