All fluids flushed & changed?
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From: woodinville WA
Gunky?
I suspect that the anti-freeze in my 92 LS hasn't gotten gunky yet becuase the car's engine water jacket is so well sealed and insulated (well designed, reliable) from any contaminants entering form various sources through which the fluid flows.
I think automatic transmission clutch adjustments went out with the Lexus marque. But factually, my son's 92 AWD Aerostar has 125K and has not had the clutches adjusted...yet.
I think automatic transmission clutch adjustments went out with the Lexus marque. But factually, my son's 92 AWD Aerostar has 125K and has not had the clutches adjusted...yet.
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From: Tampabay, FL
Well, got my car back from the 60K and man was it worth it!!!!!
I thought it was great before but it now feels like a new car! Transmission is smoother, engine a helluva lot quieter, suspension is tighter, accelerates faster, brakes faster, steers better, etc!
A bargain @ $1200.00!
I thought it was great before but it now feels like a new car! Transmission is smoother, engine a helluva lot quieter, suspension is tighter, accelerates faster, brakes faster, steers better, etc!
A bargain @ $1200.00!
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From: Tampabay, FL
Yes, it's amazing! Like I said, I never noticed anything wrong until I got it back now it feels like a different car (actually as I remember it as new). Was planning on trading it in shortly but now I have to strongly think it over.
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Lead Lap
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From: woodinville WA
Timing?
They might have "checked" the timing but you can be damnsure they didn't adjust it. There is NO adjustment to your timing, unless someone has figured out how to reprogram the engine ECU.
Oil, oil filter, and air filters, about $50 all told, that's all your car really needed!
Oh, maybe a good wash and vacuum job so you could "feel" the car had been "renewed".
Oil, oil filter, and air filters, about $50 all told, that's all your car really needed!
Oh, maybe a good wash and vacuum job so you could "feel" the car had been "renewed".
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From: Tampabay, FL
Still the car is quieter, quicker on HWY acceleration, shifts better, doesn't lurch when turning A/C on-off, brakes are firm nolonger spongy, no more brake noise, etc.
I know my car better than the dealer, I have several and I can distinguish each's idiosyncrasies.
Always use 93 octane, Texaco sometimes Shell. Price ranges from $1.109-1.319 depending on the station. Our all time high was $1.80 something a year ago.
Oh and it's a '97
I know my car better than the dealer, I have several and I can distinguish each's idiosyncrasies.
Always use 93 octane, Texaco sometimes Shell. Price ranges from $1.109-1.319 depending on the station. Our all time high was $1.80 something a year ago.
Oh and it's a '97
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From: Tampabay, FL
wwest, I do appreciate your feedback and point of view and frankly do share many of your feelings with regard to having someone muck things up. In fact it happens frequently such as snaps not being replaced, etc.
Anyhow, I never dreamed that the 60K service would bring the car to its original driving condition.
I was ready to trade it in but now I have thinking it over
Anyhow, I never dreamed that the 60K service would bring the car to its original driving condition.
I was ready to trade it in but now I have thinking it over
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From: Pacific Northwest
I wonder...
What year is your car and what is the possibility that you just got, unknowingly, an engine or tranx firmware update? Lexus doesn't always tell people what's happening behind closed doors.
Wife and I will be in Tampa near the end of the month on the way to Daytona 24 hours. There used to be a really good Spanish resturant in St. Pete, is it still there maybe?
Wife and I will be in Tampa near the end of the month on the way to Daytona 24 hours. There used to be a really good Spanish resturant in St. Pete, is it still there maybe?
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From: Tampabay, FL
Willard
look at the post previous to my previous post. it's a '97
re: restaurant
welcome to Tampa. If you are thinking of Saffron's or Habana Cafe, they are still here and busy as always, if it's another let me know and I'll track it down for you.
look at the post previous to my previous post. it's a '97
re: restaurant
welcome to Tampa. If you are thinking of Saffron's or Habana Cafe, they are still here and busy as always, if it's another let me know and I'll track it down for you.
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From: Dallas, Texas
jahummer,
What you dont know is that the Lexus dealer slipped a P4 processor under the hood and charged you all that money But, seriously, I am glad that the car is running like a champ.
What you dont know is that the Lexus dealer slipped a P4 processor under the hood and charged you all that money
But, seriously, I am glad that the car is running like a champ.
