Way2FLY

Wwassup guys I have a 99 es300 w about 105,700 on the clock. I purchased it used w/ about 89,000 on it, been running like a champ since I got her. I get oil changes every 3500 since I had. Got new tires, new front flights, new brakes and rotors on all four. Jus wondering what other maintaince should I do on the car since I want to keep it running as long as possible.......thanks

bobafreak

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I would advise checking the manual for the routine checkups along with whatever else you may seem fit like a tune up. Spark plugs and wires, timing belt? Seems like your off to a good start.

yeldogt

Timing belt is due at 90k. Spark plugs at 100k. You also want to do the transmission fluid service - simple 4 quart refresh using the proper fluid.

Coolant refresh using the correct fluid -- brake fluid flush.

Look over the list in the manual.

RXGS

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Timing belt, most important right now

Way2FLY

Took car to oil change place, they informed me I needed a coolant refresh and air filter. Tried searching for diy threads on this, no luck. Also how do I inspect timing belt and other things mentioned??

mdbrown

Don't inspect the timing belt, replace it. Don't inspect the transmission fluid, replace it. Don't inspect the coolant, replace it. Don't inspect the brake fluid, replace it. Finally, don't inspect the spark plugs, replace them. Preventative maintenance is not about wating for these things to fail and replace them.. it's about replacing them before they have the chance to fail. You need to get either a factory service manual or at least a Haynes or something that will give you a basic how to on the simpler things. From what it sounds like, you should not be replacing the timing belt yourself you need to take it to a good, reputable shop for that.

RXGS

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On a sidentoe, is there a DIY for a dog bone mount on a 97-01 es300? I heard its easy and i might be willing to tackle it myself

EEngineer

^2 bolts. 5 minute job