What did you do to your GS today?
#167
Pulled off my pinnacle tints and got 20% huper optik all the way around. Such a difference and worth the money, especially in Houston. can't even feel the sun through the windows. I also like the mirrored look it gives.
#168
Talked to shop foreman this morning. Super knowledgeable guy.
He said that this is "a thing" for this engine. Basically its piston slapping inside of the bore, all new v6 Lexus engines do that, however mine got out of hand.
He recently had identical issue with identical GS. So not I am getting complete new bottom end under warranty.
Looks like I wont see my sexy *** car for couple of weeks.
He said that this is "a thing" for this engine. Basically its piston slapping inside of the bore, all new v6 Lexus engines do that, however mine got out of hand.
He recently had identical issue with identical GS. So not I am getting complete new bottom end under warranty.
Looks like I wont see my sexy *** car for couple of weeks.
#169
Driver School Candidate
Another small mod today. Replaced remote touch ****, scratched/scuffed from dragging a vacuum hose across it. Since I was changing it out anyways, I opted for the newer version. Local dealers didn't have it, had to be shipped from Dallas...arrived today. Took all of 5 seconds to change out.
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#170
Another small mod today. Replaced remote touch ****, scratched/scuffed from dragging a vacuum hose across it. Since I was changing it out anyways, I opted for the newer version. Local dealers didn't have it, had to be shipped from Dallas...arrived today. Took all of 5 seconds to change out.
#171
Another small mod today. Replaced remote touch ****, scratched/scuffed from dragging a vacuum hose across it. Since I was changing it out anyways, I opted for the newer version. Local dealers didn't have it, had to be shipped from Dallas...arrived today. Took all of 5 seconds to change out.
#172
Yes, the original went bad at 18k. Making clanking sound in the head region of passenger side towards the back. Sounds like the valve doesn't close fast enough and it's getting hammered by the piston.
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Hi Roman,
I'm curious about this because my engine sounds similar to what you showed in the video. Did you notice anything degrading or was it mainly just a noise that started it all? I was under the impression that was just the typical sound of lexus engines running a thin 5-20 oil.
#173
Hi Roman,
I'm curious about this because my engine sounds similar to what you showed in the video. Did you notice anything degrading or was it mainly just a noise that started it all? I was under the impression that was just the typical sound of lexus engines running a thin 5-20 oil.
I'm curious about this because my engine sounds similar to what you showed in the video. Did you notice anything degrading or was it mainly just a noise that started it all? I was under the impression that was just the typical sound of lexus engines running a thin 5-20 oil.
That is what I was told by Lexus shop foreman.
#174
Driver School Candidate
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#177
Driver School Candidate
Ok so here's the DIY vid I put together for the front license plate install. Again, ignore the family of bugs that died valiantly on the road trip I took right before I did this.
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#178
Got my plastidip at 9:40 last night from UPS. I had my car prepped in the morning waiting for it, so I just did it late at night. Heres the result, I ordered the new Luxury Metal Plastidip which has metal flake in it. Turned out good, the key is to heat the cans up to have a better result. Has 1 coat of glossifier over it.