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Feb 1, 2006 | 05:22 AM

cenwesi

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100k Mark...

Ok looking at my odometer last night i realize i am about to hit the 100k mile. Is there anything i can check or DIY stuff for my '02 LS 430. Don't mind spending sometime this weekend checking things over.

Feb 1, 2006 | 11:23 AM

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When I hit 100k I went wayyy over board and changed everything possible on my LS400. I spent over $1,300 doing following, which now that I think about it really didn't need to be done. But at the same time, since I plan on keeping the car for another 5+ years, I don't regret doing any of it since i'll rest assured for another 100k.

Flush and Fill All Fluids:
Motor Oil
Transmission Fluid (Toyota Type IV ATF, part #00279-000T4)
Power Steering Fluid
Coolant (use a 50/50 mix of Toyota Long Life Coolant and distilled water)
Change Differential Fluid

Replace:
Fuel Filter
Transmission Filter
Oil Filter
Air Filter
Spark Plugs and Wires
Distributor Cap & Rotor
Timing belt
Water pump
Cooling system thermostat and thermostat gasket
Accessory drive belt
PVC Valve

Clean:
Throttle Body
Battery Terminals

Feb 7, 2006 | 04:54 AM

Celsius

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Does the LS430 even have a Fuel Filter or Trans Filter? I wasn't able to find one on mine

Feb 7, 2006 | 06:06 AM

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Would someone be kind telling me what Differential Fluid is? I don't know much about cars. Thanks.

Feb 7, 2006 | 07:13 AM

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The rear differential is the ninety degree gear box that drives your rear tires. The propeller shaft from the transmission is it's input, the two rear axle driveshafts are it's output. It's factory filled with 75W-90 gear oil, a little less than one quart capacity in a Lexus... The gear oil is also termed as differential fluid.

Feb 7, 2006 | 07:35 AM

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Thanks Tammy.

Feb 27, 2006 | 05:23 AM

cenwesi

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Is there a DIY for those things listed above. I will be heading to NY soon and i want to start doing some of these before departing. PS. I do oil change myself so that is not an issue.