The GS has hit the 100k mark..... Another 200k to go! *Lots of pics*
10-17-12, 04:52 PM
#47
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
The original floor mat
The exterior is also in mint condition. This is a picture of the car taken this past Sunday after I washed it. This car has a 152,000 miles
Dude, great job. I have a white '09 GS350 AWD approaching 100k miles and I also drive a lot (approx 40k miles/yr). I've used your posts to carry out all the maintenance myself. Thanks for the updates and keep them coming.
Have you had any problems with squeaks/rattles developing? I also read you use Sea Foam. I've never used it yet, but am thinking about using it at my next oil change. Have you noticed any improvement in idling/performance/ gas mileage?
The tablet gooseneck setup in your GS is friggin beautiful. Can you talk a little more about how you hardwired the audio and power cables? I'm really interested in following your lead one that one.
Have you had any problems with exhaust soot marring the paint near the mufflers? I have the same paint color as you, and the area around the mufflers has become stained. I've tried washing repeatedly but no luck. Has it been an issue for you?
Thanks again.
Chris
Have you had any problems with squeaks/rattles developing? I also read you use Sea Foam. I've never used it yet, but am thinking about using it at my next oil change. Have you noticed any improvement in idling/performance/ gas mileage?
The tablet gooseneck setup in your GS is friggin beautiful. Can you talk a little more about how you hardwired the audio and power cables? I'm really interested in following your lead one that one.
Have you had any problems with exhaust soot marring the paint near the mufflers? I have the same paint color as you, and the area around the mufflers has become stained. I've tried washing repeatedly but no luck. Has it been an issue for you?
Thanks again.
Chris
I was surprised on the fit and finish to these GS models. My wifes 2004 RX 330 has zero rattles. That car was built well.
The Seafoam is put in from the main brake booster vacume line going into your intake . The videos are endless online about how to do the process and it does make a difference. I am due for the Seafoam in about two months so if you want, I can video the process for you. It is amazing on the amount of smoke that comes out of the exhaust! The car will trip error codes and you will need to reset the computer (disconnecting the battery) and the codes will go away. I always do this before I am changing the spark plugs.
I will have some photos of that on my other thread tonight. Check it out!
I'm not sure what made you think I bought another GS. Im driving the same 2007 GS 350.
Thanks guys and I drove from Charlotte, NC to Paris, TN on Monday and I was able to sap some sweet pictures of my morning commute.
I'm planning on updating my maintenance thread tonight with my 150k service. Check it out!
12-03-12, 10:34 AM
#55
It isn't used on the GS (at least not on my '07), however it's used on my wife's '10 RX350. There is an obvious insert point at the bottom of the filter housing on her car - also, the housing is vertical, not horizontal, like on the GS. The filter element itself can be used on either car, although the part #'s are different, and one is slightly longer than the other. I confirmed this info with my dealer's service dept.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
12-05-12, 07:06 PM
#58
It isn't used on the GS (at least not on my '07), however it's used on my wife's '10 RX350. There is an obvious insert point at the bottom of the filter housing on her car - also, the housing is vertical, not horizontal, like on the GS. The filter element itself can be used on either car, although the part #'s are different, and one is slightly longer than the other. I confirmed this info with my dealer's service dept.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
