Want my car to feel like new again, what do I have to replace?
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Want my car to feel like new again, what do I have to replace?
I have a buddy at a Lexus dealership who can get me good deals on oem parts and pretty much free labor. What all should I have them replace to make my 07 GS 350 AWD feel tight and smooth again?
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You'd be amazed at what a new set of non-runflats and a proper alignment can do to the ride of your car. Not sure of what else to tell you at this point. How's it driving exactly?
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I agree with Sam. Definitely be proactive with your fluids by just replacing all of them, of course, unless you have records showing it was already done. Cheap insurance against a possibly much more expensive repair.
I'm not due for a coolant flush yet....but am seriously thinking of doing one anyway because it's inexpensive and i don't like to "push it" with fluids/oils that are so critical in protecting the expensive parts. I would love for a DIY for this procedure for the GS 350......anyone??? Watched one on an 2010 ES350 and it looks pretty simple.
I'm not due for a coolant flush yet....but am seriously thinking of doing one anyway because it's inexpensive and i don't like to "push it" with fluids/oils that are so critical in protecting the expensive parts. I would love for a DIY for this procedure for the GS 350......anyone??? Watched one on an 2010 ES350 and it looks pretty simple.
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Doesnt have the run flats, and I'm going to get an alignemnt done. Basically the steering wheel just isn't completely solid when I'm driving. It has a bit of a vibration to it.
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I'm not much of a mechanic. When you say all fluids, you mean everything from windsheild wiper fluid to tranny fluid and differentials?
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I agree with Sam. Definitely be proactive with your fluids by just replacing all of them, of course, unless you have records showing it was already done. Cheap insurance against a possibly much more expensive repair.
I'm not due for a coolant flush yet....but am seriously thinking of doing one anyway because it's inexpensive and i don't like to "push it" with fluids/oils that are so critical in protecting the expensive parts. I would love for a DIY for this procedure for the GS 350......anyone??? Watched one on an 2010 ES350 and it looks pretty simple.
I'm not due for a coolant flush yet....but am seriously thinking of doing one anyway because it's inexpensive and i don't like to "push it" with fluids/oils that are so critical in protecting the expensive parts. I would love for a DIY for this procedure for the GS 350......anyone??? Watched one on an 2010 ES350 and it looks pretty simple.
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If its vibrating a little bit, I would ask them to do: Balance and rotate all the tires, Do an alignment and go from there. Obviously get a full inspection just so you have peace of mind, and change what needs to be changed.
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That would be a nice start!!!
But other than that...struts, bushings, engine mounts, etc...
There is always something you can replace to make it better....all rubber based components degrade over time...
Good luck with that....for what it will cost you could have gotten a newer model with a lot lower miles...
But other than that...struts, bushings, engine mounts, etc...
There is always something you can replace to make it better....all rubber based components degrade over time...
Good luck with that....for what it will cost you could have gotten a newer model with a lot lower miles...
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That's what I'm going to start with and then go from there.