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I've been meaning to restore my headlights for a long time now. I bought a Sylvania restoration kit back in January or February and headlight film in June and was waiting for the right weather (and desire) for me to take action on it. I wasn't in a real hurry because I didn't think my headlights were that far gone. So this weekend, I finally decided it was time to get it done as today was only supposed to get in the low 90s. I was very pleased with the results. I had no idea how much difference it would make. The UV block clear coat takes 24 hours to fully cure, so I won't be attempting the film until next weekend most likely. But right now it looks great. (The rest of the car needs a bath, especially all around the headlights from the restoration process. But I can't wash it until the clear coat fully cures either.)
Here's the passenger side before. It was the worst of the two. Here's the driver's side before. Here's both sides before.
Here's the passenger side after. Here's the driver's side after. Here's both sides after. What a difference.
If you are going to take a stab at putting the film on
make sure you get the ones custom cut from “ Expel”.
I got all 3 of my lexus Headlights with the “ Expel” film
and never looked back staying crystal clear for 7+ years
since they were installed!
Figured it was time for a new fuel filter. The car has 133,300 miles, so at an average of 19 MPG that's about 7,000 gallons of gas. Not sure what Lexus believes the recommended interval is but with a total cost of under $60, I decided to replace the filter, pre-filter and tank gasket. Here is a list of the parts for my 2004 SC430.
Pretty easy job. Just remove the rear seat lower cushion, remove an access panel and remove the fuel pump assy. You will need a 10 MM socket, an 8 MM socket and a Phillips screwdriver.
Magnetize the screwdriver to prevent dropping the screws.
Just need a flat blade screwdriver to separate the fuel gauge float assy and the fuel pump from the filter and top housing. My rubber tank gasket was in fairly good condition with just a ridge from 16 years in place. The pump strainer was pretty clean, too.
Lexus probably feels it's like the sealed automatic transmissions, never needs changed. I still remember the old inline fuel filters just before the carburetor. We changed them every 30,000 miles during a tune-up.
I've driver about 120 miles since the filter replacement. No changes, the engine is still smooth and responsive. My primary thoughts were that a partially clogged filter might add some strain on the fuel pump causing its' premature demise. Those fuel pumps are expensive at $350. I looked inside the tank while the pump was out and didn't see any debris floating around so I should be good for another 130,000 miles.
09-06-20, 02:12 PM
