I just purchased a 1996 LS400 with 218XXX Miles. Maintenance Advice? I have a list!
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I have read that article in the past. I just gave it anoter read thru and although I understand a benefit from using 0W-30 I will probably stick with 5W-30 synthetic and let my car warm up for a couple minutes. I am switching my oil filter to the Motorcraft FL400S, that should help with start-up wear.
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(Sorry for all the pettyish questions! I am completely new to fixing my car myself. Even though I i need to save $$ I definitely do not want to sell myself short) I appreciate any help provided!
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I may be the similar post. I recently got a 1997 las with 111,111 miles. These guys on here are spot on with their maint advise. Mine is dialed in really well now. What did you pay for that beauty?
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You definitely are the similar post. If you click the quotation from Cowboy it links to your thread.
With fees and registration $3000 out the door. Best of 6 others I test drove in the area.
Thanks midwest for clarifying on the fan.
Is Item 12371 the Transmission Mount you speak of Cowboy?
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S400-1996.html
EDIT: Saw your post in another forum. Looks like I found the right part# Thank you sir!
With fees and registration $3000 out the door. Best of 6 others I test drove in the area.
Thanks midwest for clarifying on the fan.
Is Item 12371 the Transmission Mount you speak of Cowboy?
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S400-1996.html
EDIT: Saw your post in another forum. Looks like I found the right part# Thank you sir!
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Tie Rod Ends? Inner AND Outer?
I have located these two parts #'s They both state that they are inner, and judging from the diagrams I cannot distinguish much of a difference
45503-39095
45504-59025
I have located these two parts #'s They both state that they are inner, and judging from the diagrams I cannot distinguish much of a difference
45503-39095
45504-59025
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I might know of a deal on the driver's side one
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I would be sure the valve cover gaskets are even leaking, and even if they are, it would have to be enough of a leak to be consistently hitting the exhaust manifold and making a bad smell (after cleaning the area with engine cleaner) to make that repair a good value in time or money.
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I would be sure the valve cover gaskets are even leaking, and even if they are, it would have to be enough of a leak to be consistently hitting the exhaust manifold and making a bad smell (after cleaning the area with engine cleaner) to make that repair a good value in time or money.