Just replaced heater Ts. I was going to top/burp coolant to replace what was lost. But it seems the thermostat just does not open even after 30mins of idling with heater on most of the time. Is this normal? The thermostat was replaced new about 30k miles ago with timing belt and the water...
This is part number PT228-00380, and I am planning to install it to my in bumper hitch receiver. anyone know what is the function of the ring and where it should go?
Hello, I am visiting steamboat springs in 2 weeks and thinking about doing the Farwell Mountain OHV Trail. Anyone has done this can comment on the trial conditions. My truck has all stock Michelin tires. Would that be okay to drive this trail? Thanks.
I have been noticing my truck develop a clunk feeling/sound in the last 5,000 miles. When the truck comes to a full stop, I can feel the clunk feeling/sound from the brake padel. Most of the time, it comes when I start to release the brake padel. Sometimes it comes right after I depress the...
I am trying to find part number of driver side 2nd row seat strut? I have found part number as 71305-60041 but I am not sure if it is the correct part number. Anyone can confirm it? Thanks.
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05LX. I just noticed my passenger inner fender seems cut off. See the photo. What am I missing here? Is only the fender or there is also some kind of hard plastic cover as the driver side? Could someone take a photo of what it should look like so I can get parts as reference. Much...
Hi, I am traveling to Steamboat Springs CO next week. We may have one day spare time and I am trying to find some beginner - beginner off road scenic view trail to drive. It would be perfect that the trail have some stops/areas that lead to walking trails so my wife and kids can get off the car...
Hi, I am traveling to Steamboat Springs CO next week. We may have one day spare time and I am trying to find some beginner - beginner off road scenic view trail to drive. It would be perfect that the trail have some stops/areas that lead to walking trails so my wife and kids can get off the car...
I have a Toyota dealer replaced my rig’s coolant the past weekend. Per FSM, the engine will take 15.3 L coolant which is 4.04 gallon. Per the receipt from the dealer they only replaced 2 gallons of coolant. I did ask the service rep right after the service what is size of one 00272-SLLC2, and I...
Hi, there are multiple threads on timing belt instructions but I just wanted to post a mistake I made and hope others won’t make the same error.
In the picture, the gray wire in front of the fan bracket should be behind the fan bracket. I found it out after I installed the fan bracket and all...
Hi, I am in the middle of replacing the timing belt and water pump of my 05LX. I got the AISIN kit from Amazon. But once I put the old water pump(oem) side to side to the AISIN water pump, the AISIN pump looks slightly different from the old OEM pump.
I checked a post from @LC2001, the water...
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This maybe something small.... The trim of windshield on my passenger side is popping up. What should be the best way to deal with it. Replace? Glue? Or Leave it as is?
The windshield was replaced 3 year ago at an LX dealer under previous ownership. I believe replacement would be ideal...
Hi, I am replacing my spark plugs. 7 done. But I am having trouble to get the last one(driver side) out. The pipe perfectly block its way out. Any idea on how I can get it out? Thanks
I bought this 2005 LX from a Lexus dealer with 191k miles. The CV axles and steering rack seems are leaking/wet. They said the parts just begin to wear and the tech from the dealer said the CV axle can last another 40k to 50k miles and the steering rack can last up to another 70k miles. I doubt...
As a new owner of LX and I was going to test the brake booster and the ABS pump. Then I found out the brake reservoir is FULL. I have no idea on why the reservoir is full and why the previous maintenance level the reservoir this way. Then I turn the key on with the ignition off, I can hear the...
Hi, thanks for the forum. I just picked up a rust free 2005 LX470 with 192k miles. Unfortunately there will be some work done to get it baselined. I did not have a chance to personal inspect it before purchase and was under the impression the AHC was good. But today I found out the AHC does not...
Hi, I just started looking for a 100 series truck and hope that can be my next vehicle for the next 5-10 years. I have been reading the FAQ but have not seen specific topic on rust. So my question is in what level the rust is manageable and can be fixed before it cause irreversible damage to the...