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What did you do to your GS today?

Old 03-15-15, 01:15 PM
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Did a drain and fill, got about 3 quarts out, and it came out looking really brown. So I figured I'd do another after driving 200 miles. I'm surprised because I've been doing one drain and fill every 10k since 60k, now at 110k, and the fluid was still pretty dark. Guess I need to do more than once more often.
Old 03-15-15, 05:48 PM
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Alignment and oil change....next up Daizen control arm and steering rack bushings...
Old 03-16-15, 06:23 AM
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Stored my winter tires and put on my 17" chrome factory 7 spoke rims! It supposed to be 75F today!
Old 03-16-15, 07:52 AM
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Changed both upstream oxygen sensors and temperature sensor because I noticed my gas mileage was dropping. Car has 209k and had the original o2 sensors. Gas mileage is back up.
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Put my stock 16 rims away, had the 19s on, washed the car. Drove around the block and parked it back in the garage.
Old 03-16-15, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sam12345
Changed both upstream oxygen sensors and temperature sensor because I noticed my gas mileage was dropping. Car has 209k and had the original o2 sensors. Gas mileage is back up.
@sam12345 were you getting a code? P0135?

I just ordered the Bank 1 Sensor 1.. I've got the code and my mileage SUCKS! lol

I just completely disassembled my OCV and repaired - reinstalled... night and day on that one, and no more P1349 ... the performance difference is night and day too.... I wasn't running rough, but was lacking responsiveness, and lacking power till I really laid my foot in her

Looking forward to getting this sensor Wed, and having no more codes / engine bugs.

Go Team
Old 03-16-15, 09:14 PM
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Oil Change
All 4 rotors and pads replaced
upper control arms
lower ball joint

getting ready for coilovers and wheels to go on
Old 03-16-15, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Shorty SMC
@sam12345 were you getting a code? P0135?

I just ordered the Bank 1 Sensor 1.. I've got the code and my mileage SUCKS! lol

I just completely disassembled my OCV and repaired - reinstalled... night and day on that one, and no more P1349 ... the performance difference is night and day too.... I wasn't running rough, but was lacking responsiveness, and lacking power till I really laid my foot in her

Looking forward to getting this sensor Wed, and having no more codes / engine bugs.

Go Team
Nope, no codes, no power loss, only a 1 to 2 mpg drop
Old 03-19-15, 01:38 PM
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I cut out sections of my fender liners due to rubbing, rolling slammed. Got sick of that embarrassing clicking/vibrating like sound when turning my wheel getting in and out of parking spaces. Pretty funny under there, could see spots where it was rubbed through. Gave it a test spin and that noise is gone....for now lol
Old 03-19-15, 11:28 PM
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Just finished with the demond eyes for my q45 retro, and now it's time to crack open brand new oem headlight. 😁
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Old 03-19-15, 11:49 PM
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Here's another picture, the q45 on the right was painted primer gray to match the calipers.
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Old 03-20-15, 07:56 AM
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Absolutely nothing. She's been tucked away for the past few months.

Old 03-20-15, 01:47 PM
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Drove from NY to Ohio and got 26.3 MPG. Guess ethanol free gas is worth the difference in price.
Old 03-21-15, 06:48 PM
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Lexus mini plate came in the mail today. Before and after pics
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Old 03-21-15, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by nelson09
Lexus mini plate came in the mail today. Before and after pics
man you barely fit in that garage lol. tight spaces

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