I need to replace the tail light bulb in my GS430 ('01).  I removed the
two cap screws from the inside edge of the tailight assembly, but it
doesn't come free.  I don't want to yank the wrong way and break
something - can anyone give me a pointer?

My wife and I own an 03 ES 300 and a new 05 RX 330, purchased at the
same dealer.  Both keys fit in both cars and both keys open both cars.
The wrong key does not start the wrong car.  On Tuesday my wife
mistakenly put the ES key in the RX ignition.  The key went in, turned

The plastic cover of the passenger side mirror of my Lexus GS300 broke.
Just the plastic cover. The electronics + memory are fine, and the
mirror itself is ok. So, I went to Lexus dealer, in NYC, and I spoke to
the person in charge of the auto parts department. I was surprised when

Has anyone removed/replaced the HID bulb on a GS430? (it may be the same
as a GS300 - I don't honestly know)
Anyone with a source for new bulbs?
Thanks

Does any9one lnow where the low side AC service port is on the 96 LS400?
I've found the high side service port but cannot locate the low side (the
side where you add refrigerant).  I thought I looked pretty hard but it
didn't jump right out at me and say "here I am!"

Lexus dealer replaced my front brake pads and remarked that the front rocker
arm bushings were completely worn down. I have not noticed any symptoms of
this. In fact, last year we were advised that our 95 Accord LX had the same
problem. We have done nothing with it and have had ...

Can anyone tell me whether the '97 ES300
has a negative clearance engine?  I know that
some Lexus models are fail safe if the timing
belt breaks (i.e. pistons won't smash open valves).

Gary Walker comment:
Sorry for the mutilation of the thread. I had an NNTP
failure issue that required the rebuild of some accounts,
which interrupted my NG access.

Car is in for its 30K servicing. I inadvertantly left my manual in the
glove box and need the specs on recommended minimum break pad
thickness. Can someone look it up for me and advise?
Picking up today, and dont want the rep milking me for repairs I may

Details on a site:
http://www.autotrue.com/

I have a 2005 es 330 with the Nav System. (Latest DVD)
Testing it in areas I know it is not been very accurate.
For example I was at the dealers and programmed it to take me to a Military
site (Base Library) the shortest and quickest way (route I selected) is due

Anyone care to mention what kind of gas mileage you're achieving in your
V8-powered LS?  (LS400/LS430)
My wife only drives her LS400 around the neighborhood to & from the
grocery, etc. She's getting what I consider poor mileage, 12.2 mpg

I've been doing some due diligence on the Lexus ES330 in anticipation of
purchasing one.  It didn't take long to find that there is a very annoying,
if not some worse problem, with the 5-speed transmission for the past few
years.

Both of the front heat seaters are pretty weak on my LS 400 -94.
I have decided to replace them with a non-Lexus replacement part
as I was quoted 1000 euro ($1300) for one at local Lexus shop -
for the heater element alone, supposedly integrated with the

Well, our local Lexus dealership has increased the price of their oil and
filter changes. They were charging $35.00 and now they are charging $60.00!
About 7 miles down the road the local Toyota dealership will do it for
$30.00. I don't really mind paying between $19.95 and $35.00 ...