ripp

hello with all. Still small the frenchy which raises a question about its rx300 of 2002. Indeed, when I roll on a bump on the road, i hear a metal noise like two metal parts which is typed. i tried to see below the car without result because it would be necessary for me to up it… If you have an idea with your experiment. Cordially

Lexmex

A possibility is a shock/strut. I had that happen to me in Mexico and wound up replacing a shock as a result. If you're only hearing it going over a bump, I would not worry about it for now.

salimshah

The noise seem like metal to metal and it can be due to vibration traveling to some loose part or play in suspension. I would suggest take your vehicle to a reputed suspension shop or even dealership and let them diagnose the problem. We have not encountered many worn joints issues, but just in case your vehicle has it ... it can be serious [loss of directional control].

Salim

99rx

iTrader: (6)

I am having the same problem. I will get under the car eventually to spray the crap out of it with wd-40. Do you think white lithium grease would work as well???

Lexmex

Yes, it does work. In fact, I'm going to be working underneath my RX300 later today to take a look at certain areas that need greasing.

WD40 works to an extent but the downside is you need to spray it more often and it gets dirt if you don't clean and wash under there. I used to use WD40 in Mexico because lithium grease was tougher to get (you can't imagine how hard simple things we can get in auto store down there were impossible to find unless you wanted to pay mucho dinero for it). So I ended up washing the RX a lot more often and spraying with WD40, but now I won't do that being in the US and having an ample supply of quality lubricants at affordable prices.