2 Things that changed the drivability of my '04 LS430
#16
Racer
The little tube of Shin Etsu cost me $27 at a Honda dealer .... I used it to try eliminate a squeek I thought was was driver side window rubbing on the rubber weather stripping. It didn't help with the squeek but helped maybe a tiny little bit to quiet the wind noise on the highway.
I kept looking and finally decided to pry the plastic molding that surrounds the window on the inside of the car away from the glass and then put a bit of foam weather stripping inside and .... it worked, the squeek is gone.
After I wiped the stuff on all the rubber seals. Not sure if it did anything, but it can't hurt.
I kept looking and finally decided to pry the plastic molding that surrounds the window on the inside of the car away from the glass and then put a bit of foam weather stripping inside and .... it worked, the squeek is gone.
After I wiped the stuff on all the rubber seals. Not sure if it did anything, but it can't hurt.
#17
Lexus Fanatic
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Shin Etsu is one of the best products for conditioning weather stripping. It won't get rid of squeaks or noises that are obviously not coming the from the strips themselves but your weather stripping will thank you. It helps prevent dry rot and leaks as well as reduce wind noise. This is especially important for the seals on the trunk. Start leaking water in the trunk and say goodbye to your $1400 ML amplifier.
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#18
The little tube of Shin Etsu cost me $27 at a Honda dealer .... I used it to try eliminate a squeek I thought was was driver side window rubbing on the rubber weather stripping. It didn't help with the squeek but helped maybe a tiny little bit to quiet the wind noise on the highway.
I kept looking and finally decided to pry the plastic molding that surrounds the window on the inside of the car away from the glass and then put a bit of foam weather stripping inside and .... it worked, the squeek is gone.
After I wiped the stuff on all the rubber seals. Not sure if it did anything, but it can't hurt.
I kept looking and finally decided to pry the plastic molding that surrounds the window on the inside of the car away from the glass and then put a bit of foam weather stripping inside and .... it worked, the squeek is gone.
After I wiped the stuff on all the rubber seals. Not sure if it did anything, but it can't hurt.
#21
I got this car from my sister with 143,000 miles. I know she never had the trans service performed.
I had the service done at 150,000 miles. The first service advisor at Lexus didn't recommend getting it done. WTF?
The service advisor that I now use made no mention of "not doing it on a car w/ that kind of miles/age".
I had the service done at 150,000 miles. The first service advisor at Lexus didn't recommend getting it done. WTF?
The service advisor that I now use made no mention of "not doing it on a car w/ that kind of miles/age".
#22
Racer
#23
Best place I have found to buy Shin Etzu is your local Honda dealer. I think it is about 12 to 13 dollars. They may have to order it, it only takes a few days. I usually call first, they order it and I pick it up a few days later. Same tube at BMW dealer is $45 (according to my friend).
#24
Lexus Fanatic
So anyway, I'm no expert and have had very few auto trannies in my driving career, but am reluctant to let anyone mess with the tranny fluid. I know that fluids cannot last a lifetime, but it would seem the unit is quite sealed for a reason. I can say the gear oil in my Maxima (stick) was only changed at 60k, which implies it has gone 185k on the current oil.....
It is very hard to separate fact from wives tales sometimes, as vehicles have progressed...there definitely was a camp when I was < 10 y.o. who said never change auto tranny fluid or the tranny could be ruined. But that was a long time ago....
#25
The 2 things that I've recently done to my '04 LS430 made such a huge difference in the car's drivability. I can't remark enough as to how much difference it made.
I was almost thinking about dumping the LS due to how clunky the trans was shifting.
1. Had the dealer do the transmission service. $170 for the fluid change.
2. I Conditioned all rubber seals/weather stripping with Honda's Shin Etsu grease.
When I got the car from my sister recently, the trans was a little rough on transition from Reverse to Drive and at low speed during turns. I had the dealer perform the TSB update. It helped a little.
Having the fluid changed made all the difference though.
The door seals were squeaking (rubber on metal) when I would go over rough road, etc. The Shin Etsu grease has this thing as quiet as a coffin now.
Just my opinion...
I was almost thinking about dumping the LS due to how clunky the trans was shifting.
1. Had the dealer do the transmission service. $170 for the fluid change.
2. I Conditioned all rubber seals/weather stripping with Honda's Shin Etsu grease.
When I got the car from my sister recently, the trans was a little rough on transition from Reverse to Drive and at low speed during turns. I had the dealer perform the TSB update. It helped a little.
Having the fluid changed made all the difference though.
The door seals were squeaking (rubber on metal) when I would go over rough road, etc. The Shin Etsu grease has this thing as quiet as a coffin now.
Just my opinion...
#27
#28
Per my post, I did a D/F& TSB (by an indie) at 102 and then a another D/F (by dealer) at 103. Suggest finding someone that uses a temperature gauge. My 04 now shifts "Lexus smooth" and no drive/reverse clunk. I can't hear or feel the first couple of shifts under moderate acceleration.
#29
Shin Etsu is one of the best products for conditioning weather stripping. It won't get rid of squeaks or noises that are obviously not coming the from the strips themselves but your weather stripping will thank you. It helps prevent dry rot and leaks as well as reduce wind noise. This is especially important for the seals on the trunk. Start leaking water in the trunk and say goodbye to your $1400 ML amplifier.
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