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Hoping to keep this thing as stock as possible for as long as possible. And just keep it going.
Timing belt change was done at 90k. What’s the next maintenance interval that needs to be performed other than routine oil changes? Tranny flush, power steering flush, radiator flush?
Wow - great looking car. Take care of it and it will last a very long time. If they have not been done very recently I would immediately change out - complete brake fluid flush, do 3 AT drain and fills, PS fluid, and differential fluid. Radiator fluid refresh should have been done with TB /WP at 90k. Change radiator fluid again at 60K increment (so 150k miles on the car if TB was done at 90) if you use Toyota long life.
I'd also change PCV valve if original, Clean the MAF (use MAF specific cleaner spray only) and the throttle body inlet and butterfly plate(again use a TB cleaner specific product). Make sure engine and cabin filters are new. While you are at it inspect and clean the under seat filters also although they are not critical items.
A Tranny Flush is what the police used to do in New York night clubs back in the 70's...
Congrats on the car! That was my favorite color when I was looking.
yeah imho drain and fill only.
On the last trip to Toronto a colleague brought his wife, and they had all these stories to tell about night clubs in the late 80's in NYC. Almost seems like life was more fun before the days of everything and anything being recorded and uploaded to YouTube. The things people did....
LOL tranny flush sounds more labor tensive in the 70s!
Great advise gentlemen. I’m planning to get these fluids changed out and other maintenance procedures performed in between or with my oil changes. Totally forgot about the rear differential too.
Also brake fluids, pads/rotors were replaced with the timing belt. But coolant was only topped off, not replaced.
Not sure I've ever seen Ash interior on a silver LS... very sharp! I wasn't crazy about Ash at first, but now I love it. Your seats look great... make sure to treat them with leather conditioner. Don't forget the door cards and center armrest either.
yeah rear diff you want synthetic and two crush rings....I let the indie do it while on the lift. He said if at home make sure vehicle is level...he was saying not sure if a person can get under a LS430 while on the ground, that would be easiest (my wife's tranny fluid and brake bleeders, no need to jack it lol)
05-06-18, 02:33 PM
LS430 as a push present for my wife
