Tony1234

Hey mate, good to see you DIY the oil change. I bought the exact wrench from amazon not long agao after numerous online research.

The Assenmacher is most recommended one, apparently all the other ones are lower quality and worn out after a few use.

As tony mentioned, having a oil filter wrench makes thing a lot easier to un-do the filter housing. I think this is be best money I ever spent for my car and you can use for a long time.

So which engine oil you using? and where did you bought your oil filter?

Castrol Edge titanium 5W30.had 3 bottles lying around.Got the oil filter from Lexus(Toyota spares LOL) $25 what a rip for a cartridge and an O ring !! As my car is under warranty i really need to stick with genuine parts.

it is suppose to be sealed for life

but iv drained and changed the whole tranny fluid on my ISF

the whole thing takes around 2 cans of AT fluid

yes it does make a difference

Ok.So my understanding is you CAN change the ATF in our cars! ilv1004s was it a dificult job?What was involved,any special tools required?

Hi guys,

I'm just wondering if I need this tool to change the oil in the IS250: http://www.amazon.com/Assenmacher-Specialty-Tools-TOY-640/dp/B0015PK3AG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384416731&sr=8-1&keywords=toyota+oil+filter+tool

Not necessary but it does make removal of the cartridge housing easier.Last Saturday i changed oil and filter in my IS250.I didn't have this tool and used a chain filter wrench.I did cover the cartridge housing with some rubber strips so as not to scratch it.When i undid it it wasn't that tight,it came off fairly easy.Before i change my oil and filter next time i will get this tool.

Thanks Lexud Nerd

I'm looking forward to meeting some of you on the day as well.

Hi.I'm Tony,recently bought a new IS250X.Pearl white with sunroof.Impressed with this car coming from a Honda Accord Euro.Was looking at near new Merc.200C and BMW 3 series.I made the right choice i've heard only good reports from Lexus.Had the car nearly 6 mths. now and still enjoy driving it.I've sent RSVP for the meet at Sydney City Lexus Dec.7th.Looking forward to meeting other members on the night.

I'd recommend a transmision oil change using good quality full synthetic fluid.

Count me in.I'm new to ALOC so it'll be interesting to meet some of the members.

Thanks Dim.I'd appreciate yoiur feed back.Could you please send me the link for the Akebono pads you got from the states?PM me the details if you like.

HI Mike,

At the end I had the service in Lexus of Adelaide due to lack of time (very convenient location for me).

I still have to do my brakes, so I just received both the discs (ebc ultimax) and pads (Akenobo ACTpro), both ordered from amazon us. Haven't decided where to fit them yet.

Driven site: www.drivenmotorsport.com.au/

Sorry ,bit off topic but i'd be interested to know your thoughts on the Akebono pads performance over the stock pads once you've got them on for a while.