Bowen Yong

actually i dont know how to attach pics in PM, just gonna post it here...LOLS

i have the report will PM u for the reports

Lexus of chatswood charged 53.66 per plug, all together was 321.96 which is pretty good

its not locked, it just wont open no matter how hard i press the button..:S i think something stucked inside

recently my glove box button is malfunctioning for some reason and I can't open the glove box, anyone has any idea on how to fix it

It looks amazing! i really want to upgrade my headlight as well, but it look like a lot of work and i know nothing about car lights..LOLS :(

Well, just had my 90k service at Lexus of Chatswood, the price is very fair, brake fluid was like 2@$15.92 each, but the whole service did end up being around $1400 after everything so i dont really know if thats good enough for you.....but the service quality is the best!!! you get ur car cleaned, and get a new lexus for the time being, and the next day they ring u to ask is there any issues after the service..Superb service!

Shell V power 98 is rubbish, i dont feel any difference when i refuel with it, and even sometimes the car feel sluggish and it goes very fast! Definitely avoid Shell patrol station. I have been using Caltex Vortex 98, it's pretty good, no issues with it and sometimes right after the refuel, the engine feel much sharper, and i get this sharp feeling with BP ultimate 98 as well. No point fuelling with 95 cos theres like 3 cents difference.

i got that tyre as well, but not as cheap, where u buy it from? The noise is much higher than the OEM tyre but it grips so well in wet!

By the way Bowen, just curious to know how much dealer quoted you for the engine decarbonization?

Since you are driving the IS250, you might want to consider the option as we know some of the 2.5L engine on the IS250 has the carbon build-up issue. YMMV

Other more experienced members should be able to help you out here.

It only costed about 195 dollars to have that service done which is great haha!

Good stuff, but the 350 also burns more fuel than the 250 to give you the exhilarating power. :P

Yeah it did burn more fuel, i had half a tank of fuel and by the end of the day there was only one bar left LOL somehow my loan car revs very high for some reason, even if i gentlely press the pedal to accelerate and it would rev to 3000 even 3500 rpm, maybe thats the reason of teh fuel consumption

So today i drop my car at Lexus of Chatswood to do the 90000km service, they give me the is350 for the day. I was very very impressed with the power of this car, its incredible! i gotta admit its much more fun driving the 350 than the 250 cos of the power difference! p.s the dealer asked me if i wanted to decarbonate the engine, is that a good thing to do? i mean it does require taking engine apart and reinstall it.

oh awesome thanks for the help...feel much better now LOL

So tonight i was travelling through O'Connell st (the intersection of Argyle st) in parramatta, where i stopped at a red light, however when i stopped i noticed the red light camera just flashed me, and i was not speeding nor was i running a red light, and theres no other car around. Can this even be possible? has anyone experienced similar situation before? who do i compliant to if i do get a fine?

I bought my rotors from out local parts shop, from memory it was just under $500 for 4 rotors and all the pads. I changed them myself but I remember someone on the forum getting quote around $1800 mark for genuine fitted.

Yeah i remember that as well, it was around 2000 to fit the genuine Lexus pads and rotors which is kinda ridiculous considering how dusty it is..and the genuine pads are really hard on the rotor as well!

Snap... Thats gotta hurt!! I avoid parking my Lex in places like that... even with car parks... i dont care how far i have to walk....

haha i think its just matter of luck..i mean you cant always garage your car forever...but i would def park more carefully next time..looking for big space where easy manoeuvres could be made for others

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and where do you guys purchase the brake pads and rotor from Repco? Supercheap Auto?

and which brake pads and rotors are good together?

but thank god it was on the bumper, if it was on the metal part, the whole repair process could've been more tricky

you can make it look half decent buy putting heatgun and pullingit back in form

Nah thats alright man..i will claim insurance again LOL dont know why, my lexus is having a rough couple of days..

Today i parked my car at Daisy St in Chatswood (Very narrow st, with two way traffic)and some idiot backed into my car and run off (didnt even leave a note)..SO a heads up to everyone, try not to park in small streets. The chance of accidents are quite high..! and my POOR LEXUS the victim :(

I only topped up with about 1.5L-2L with the Valvoline, and if anything it was quieter, especially on start-up (on the fact that it just had more oil in it!). Didn't really notice any changes to running volume once the car had warmed up.

maybe i should try valvoline next time, what kinda oil does Lexus service use? does anyone know?

Toyota engines consume oil by nature. Just make sure you check it every once in a while & the motor will go on forever. My IS250 does the same (never let it go that low though) & I've seen many Toyotas/Lexus' do the same (I've rebuilt & had my share of fun with Toyotas too).

HAHA true that but the scary thing is that the engine oil level was that low and the car did not warn me until it was like well below the first dot..now i think i must check in on the oil level once in a while..and i think this engine consumes alright..in my dad's car the engine would consume all of the oil by the end of 5000km, crazy consumption but they say its normal for turbo charged cars

Had a similar issue of late (around the same kms as you! - 85-90k). I topped up with a standard Valvoline oil (its decent, but hardly top shelf, as I use it for my wife's Subaru) and then mentioned it to the sevice manager when taking it in for my 90,000 service. Apparently this can be solved by using an oil of different viscosity. I know little about oils, but they certainly put in quite a different oil (the W rating was quite a bit higher for memory). I'm now at 95,000kms and I haven't lost a drop!

Perhaps Lexus are realising this is the case for the older IS, and now are realising the issue goes away with different oil? Who knows. Someone else more familar with engine oil might help out with some knowledge on thios.

Did you notice any difference when you put the Valvoline oil? i did put 1L of Castrol Edge Titianium 5W-30 in it..and after i put it i feel my engine has gotten louder? it could be just my perception, not really sure. But honestly i dont think any engine oil would last for 15000km thats a bit too long i think, so still it is better to check engine oil regularly haha I know that now. I read the owner's manual it says it is best to use 5w-30 viscosity cos its got something to do with efficiency and cold start ability