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Lexus Revival Garage
United States
Приєднався 23 сер 2024
Join me as I work to restore my Lexus vehicles to their former glory. Whether you’re a seasoned car enthusiast or just starting to appreciate the timeless beauty of Lexus vehicles, this channel is for you. From tutorials on basic car maintenance to deep diving into Lexus history, we’ve got it all. Subscribe and be part of the revival!
Detailing my Lexus was absolutely DISGUSTING!
I have been waiting to do this ever since I got the ES a few months ago. Little did I know it would be this bad!
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:24 Taillight replacement
02:00 Rinsing exterior
02:29 Cleaning engine bay
05:00 Exterior wash
06:13 Decal removal
07:08 Vacuum interior
08:16 Cleaning interior trim
08:57 Cleaning doors and panels
10:10 Extracting carpet stains
11:44 Shampooing front seats
12:10 A surprise discovery!
12:42 Conditioning front seats
13:29 Shampoo/Condition backseat
13:57 Shampoo/Condition center console
14:25 Extracting floor mats
14:49 The reveal
15:31 Conclusion
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:24 Taillight replacement
02:00 Rinsing exterior
02:29 Cleaning engine bay
05:00 Exterior wash
06:13 Decal removal
07:08 Vacuum interior
08:16 Cleaning interior trim
08:57 Cleaning doors and panels
10:10 Extracting carpet stains
11:44 Shampooing front seats
12:10 A surprise discovery!
12:42 Conditioning front seats
13:29 Shampoo/Condition backseat
13:57 Shampoo/Condition center console
14:25 Extracting floor mats
14:49 The reveal
15:31 Conclusion
PRODUCTS USED
Interior Trim Removal Tools: amzn.to/3Vi5Xuz
Pressure Washer: amzn.to/41boInl
Undercarriage Cleaner: amzn.to/3CTW9AL
Degreaser: amzn.to/4gdiIP1
Window Cleaner: amzn.to/3Zs87dM
Plastic Razor Blades: amzn.to/49fRWmZ
Upright Vacuum: amzn.to/3CUDWDi
Shop Vacuum: amzn.to/3ZxN5dS
Steamer: amzn.to/3VgcRAN
Carpet Extractor: amzn.to/4fRWQco
Car Wash Soap: amzn.to/49eCAza
Interior Cleaner: amzn.to/3Owimr3
Interior Protectant: amzn.to/4fPH2ab
JDM Squash Air Freshener: amzn.to/3ZaJQrk
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DOWNGRADING my Lexus RADIO fixed ALL my audio issues!
Переглядів 11014 днів тому
In today's video, we finally get rid of the whining sound being pumped through my ES300's speakers. The original head unit had been swapped for a cheap aftermarket radio. While much more modern, the OEM radio is of higher quality and helps restore the ES's original look. I presume the replacement unit was just not properly grounded, but instead of messing with wiring, I decided to simply swap i...
Installing a new ALTERNATOR caused my project car to FAIL EMISSIONS!
Переглядів 5014 днів тому
In today's video, we get rid of the ES300's whine by replacing its alternator. At that point, the car was safe enough to drive and get its emissions test. As you can see, things did not go as planned. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:14 Removing old alternator 01:26 Installing new alternator 01:47 No more whine! 02:11 It drives!!! 03:23 1st emissions test 04:12 2nd emissions test 05:13 Conclusion
RUST made replacing my rear suspension SUPER CHALLENGING!
Переглядів 24828 днів тому
In today's video, we restore the ES300's rear suspension back to stock specifications. As you will see, a few unsafe modifications/issues were discovered. At the end of it all, the ES is safe to drive again! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:21 Backseat removal 2:31 Replacing rear rotors and pads 5:51 Sway bar end links have been cut off! 6:34 Coil spring removal 7:50 Replacing sway bar bushings and end l...
Putting the PROPER COOLANT in my ES300
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In today's video, we replace the incorrect coolant in the ES300 project car with proper Toyota coolant. To make things worse, the old coolant was filled with DIRT and GRIT! I can sleep easy, knowing the ES now has the proper coolant in it. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Removing belly pan 01:55 Draining the radiator 02:57 Draining front engine block 04:24 Draining rear engine block 05:18 The old G...
Installing OEM rotors and pads on my LS430
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In this video, we change the front pads and rotors on my 2005 Lexus LS430. I replaced the rear pads and rotors with OEM parts last year, so I knew the fronts would soon need to be changed as well. As you can see, the aftermarket pads I remove wore unevenly, which caused some major grinding noises while braking. These new OEM brakes made all the difference. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:18 Backstory 1:...
Prepping my ES300 for emissions testing was a TOTAL DISASTER!
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In this video, we are prepping the ES300 project car for emissions testing and registration. The ES had a Check Engine Light for air/fuel ratio sensors (P1135 & P1155) and knock sensors (P0325 & P0330). While we are in there, we made sure to take care of our very leaky valve cover gaskets. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:14 Hoot Strut Install 2:01 Front bank disassembly 7:07 Cleaning the mating surface 9...
Doing THIS fixed my ES300's sluggish acceleration!
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In today's video, we clean the ES300's mass airflow sensor, throttle body, and idle air control valve and get some pretty surprising results! 00:00 Intro 00:20 Removing mass airflow sensor 01:16 Cleaning mass airflow sensor 02:59 Accessing throttle bodies 03:29 Cleaning throttle bodies 04:32 Cleaning idle air control valve 05:26 Reassembly 06:18 Starting the engine 06:56 Conclusion
THIS is our first PROJECT CAR!
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Today we are unveiling the channel's first project car. In this video, come with me as I take my first look at the car and figure out what issues it might have. The goal is to make this car safe, smooth and beautiful once again. Subscribe to join us on our journey of restoring this vintage Lexus to its former glory! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:12: Unveiling 0:32 Walkaround & Tour 5:10 Startup 7:27 U...
I let my 9-year-old CHANGE my cabin air filter!
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In today's video, my son Wesley shows you how to change the cabin air filter in your Lexus LS430. Parts used: 87139-50030 No tools required.
What is Lexus Revival Garage?
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My name is Marc and I have a passion for older Lexus vehicles. On this channel, we will work to restore vintage Lexus vehicles to their former glory, while staying on a budget. Welcome to Lexus Revival Garage!
Changing the differential fluid in my 20 year old Lexus for the first time
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In today's video, I show you how to replace the differential fluid in your 01-06 Lexus LS430. Tools required: • 10 mm hex socket Parts needed: • 2 qts 75W90 synthetic gear oil without limited slip additive Note, I could not find any 75w90 near me without a limited slip additive, so I will be using fluid with it in this video. I do plan on replacing the fluid again without the additive at some p...
It's OKAY to CHANGE the transmission fluid in your high milage Lexus or Toyota!
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In today's video, we drain and fill the transmission fluid in my 2005 Lexus LS430 for the first time ever. This video will illustrate that it is okay to change the fluid in your high milage Lexus, even if it was never done before. As always, don't go overboard and shock the transmission with all new fluid at once. This process replaces about 3 quarts of old fluid with new fluid. Tools needed: 1...
Doing THIS will make your LS430 EVEN QUIETER
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Doing THIS will make your LS430 EVEN QUIETER
Super job. Love the black on black, same as my LS 430.
Thank you! Black on black seems to be somewhat rare for the 3rd gen ES. It's making me reconsider the pearl white kick I've been on for several years now.
Yes, it is OK.
i would just do drain and fills until the fluid comes out clean. drive it for like 1000 miles and do another drain and fill.
Looks like an easy job! Will try to do it myself. Thank you for this video!
Same color coming out because only 25% fluid got changed, I did my RX350 by disconnecting cooler line after replace fluid in pan, then push the test fluid out, 8 quartz total, works good.
My friend, if the power antenna connection on the aftermarket head unit is connected, there's chances of having that whining sound you mentioned. Disconnect that and you're ready to go.
My 07 accord K24 with 342k miles still has the original trans fluid in it. 95% highway miles, shifts perfectly.
It will shift good as soon as the new oil mixes with the old oil that was in the torque converter. Better to change the oil once again between 10 k and 15 k miles.
You are insane using @ floor jack to hold one end of the car that you are going under up. No you don’t put in 3 quarts if you only got 2 out.
The higher up fill hole is for the factory to put a pre measured amount of fluid in.
Nah i don't trust changing fluid
If your vehicle has a dipstick, go to Valvoline. They will suck out the fluid, replace with new fluid, suck fluid again until they put 8 quarts of new fluid total. This will get out more of the bad fluid. They will check the dipstick and top it off perfectly. One machine does it automatically by putting a thin tube down the dipstick hole. Costs about $170
This vehicle does not have a dipstick. That's why he used the check port.
This is almost as easy as an oil change. If you car has a dipstick it's very easy.
Watch at 1.25 speed😅
Congratulations on test pass. Looking forward to future videos
Amsoil Signature Fuel Efficient fluid is much better than WS fluid. WS fluid is not even synthetic and does not last long. Changes color after 20,000 miles losing it directive qualities. Also WS is way overpriced for what it is.Way too many harsh cleaner chemicals in it, the odor is overpowering.
I want to convert to amsoil fluid in my Camry and I agree the original doesn’t have enough additives to it
Aisin WS fluid is a full synthetic and not more than Toyota Lexus. They built the trans so I trust the fluid. Changing fluid is the way to go. Get better performance every time. Any rough shifting immediately after change is the shift computer adjusting to the return to spec.
So…you only put about 2-3 qts of new oil in a box with a total capacity of at least 8. So that will only make a minor difference, even if you remove the pan you won’t get 100% of the oil out.
You don’t want to flush a high mileage car. You want to keep the particles to compensate for the west and tear of engine. Flushing it can create problems such as slipping
@@Jerrymc1975 I think the idea that loose friction material suspended in old wasted fluid is useful for creating proper lock up in clutch plates is a silly idea with no basis in testing or logic. Get proper fluid in there to get the operation back to normal spec.
Changed mine today at approx 150,000miles and it shifts much better after the first two test drives after. Hope it works well until the next one
I drain and fill 3.5 litres on my ‘15 dodge dart every 30k miles. I can easily take care of all the fluids, anything else, I need a real man to take care of the difficult stuff.
Drove me crazy for awhile. Put some Honda Shin-Etsu grease between the body and weatherstripping and my noises are gone.
I did the knock sensors on my 00’ es300. It was easy and the valve covers. Did all the injectors and the VVT solenoids both cats and o2 sensors.
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Self taught fixing cars or schooling
Trying to decide this on my 2009 Lexus is 250 AWD. At 160k I’ve never did any transmission services on the vehicle and I want to change the fluid or have a carb cleaning done. Having a little drivability issues when accelerating. Lexus denied the carb cleaning
@@elijahkearse5892 A few months later and my Lexus is still shifting smoothly. I’d recommend draining the transmission and refilling it like I did here. I recommend using genuine Toyota/Lexus fluid.
Don’t change it. Call actual mechanics they’ll confirm.
@@Farmer3190 why do you say not to?
I wouldn't hesitate to change the trans fluid. Toyota recommends every 60k. There is no carb on your car. Run a PEA based cleaner (Techron, Regane, Redline) in your gas if you are worried about injector fouling. Top Tier gas and regular oil changes. 160k is only broken in. Did you change plugs at 120 with OEM ?
@@falconwarrior82 trannys rely on friction. If you change the fluid on a vehicle with VERY dirty fluid, you run the risk of dislodging needed particulates. Watch The Car Care Nut channel. I did it to my RX300. Now the tranny slips. Is ruined. Google it.
A sealed transmission just means that there is no dip stick.
This video has been approved by transmission shops everywhere. They will be seeing a whole lot of you real soon.
Not by doing a drain and fill. This only changes about 30% of the fluid in an automatic transmission. This should be done every 30k miles. In this case do a drain and fill 2 weeks after the first and agin 2 weeks after that. This will slowly replace the amount of new fluid. Afternthat I would change it one last time and change the filter. Dropping the pan will replace more of the fluid but after slowly raising the % of new fluid you will be okay by that time.
@@jimsgaragetoysWanna bet? Slipping and hard shifting is guaranteed. Never change your tranny fluid if you haven’t done it religiously.
No one should fear changing the fluid. Just get the level correct.
I would have let it idle and drain again. Nice work!
A second drain was done off camera a minute or two later because I forgot install a crush washer the initial time. Luckily, it was still within the appropiate temp check range.
G'day from Australia, Mark. Nice LS430
uhgh my nissan altima is so much eaiser to change the fluid on,, and it has a dip stick, i miss it, now i got a 2011 avalon, can work on it as much, i changed my radiator on my altima on my own and stuff
The new Toyota trans are not that bad but I too miss the dipstick.
I have a 2005 Lexus ES 330 V6 with 145k miles and I love it. It’s so smooth. I’m subbing to your channel to learn more about Lexus’s
It’s ok the CHANGE the fluid 3 quarts at a time every oil change don’t just flush it all at once bc that will remove all the clutch material out that help the trans shift properly with old burnt fluid… I did a Tran fluid change 3 quarts replaced with synthetic trans fluid on my 1998 Lexus GS300 an it’s been 4500 miles an I have a oil change coming up and I’m going to change the trans fluid again with the same synthetic trans fluid again when I change my oil with Mobil 1 Ext Perf 20k Mile Oil… Normally I do my oil changes between 3-4k to keep sludge an varnish down an remove it but money has been tight so I’m changing it at 5k miles this time…
Should i change my transmission fluid on my 2014 toyota corolla the car has never change the transmission fluid?
@@walidventayen5575 Depends on the type of transmission that’s in it. I’m not as familiar with the CVT’s, so I can’t speak to those, but if it has a regular automatic transmission, you might be okay. How many miles are on the vehicle?
Yes, change it
Yes, it either has a CVT or a 6-speed manual. Changing the CVT fluid will only change a portion of it like and automatic. I would be doing that every 30k miles on a CVT. They create a lot more heat and need regular fluid changes.
Just had my 2014 corolla cvt fluid done at a Toyota dealer this past Friday. Was scared there would be complications. Everything’s been fine since and it seems to drive quieter. Had 100,600 miles on it though, not sure what yours is at.
dude, that's pee!
Pretty much!
OEM parts all the way. 👍 Never. Ever. Use aftermarket parts. They don’t last and are rarely to spec. See: The Car Care Nut. Toyota specialist.
I like Akebono pads myself.
That pearl white LS 430 is beautiful!
Like That you're using ryobi power tools, I use them as well for a diy they are underrated. Keep up the great work 👍
Excellent video: clear, concise, and well-recorded.
Great Vid. After my trans oil change on my 06 LS430 here's jerks/slips in shifts. I'm planning to use half quart Luka's Transmission Fix however I reckon its too thick to pump into the transmission fill port. Plus no dip stick for transmission oil on these cars. Any tips?
@@shoaibmushtak Have you verified the fluid level? It could also be an ECU issue. The 04-06 suffer from hard shifting when the ECU starts to go bad. There is a guy in Dallas that rebuilds them (Relentless Motorsports TX). I would avoid additives like Lucas.
Transmission fluid dipstick is by the oil dipstick in my o3 ls 430 I never knew it was there until this week had the car for 3 years
@@richblicky124 The 01-03 had a dipstick. The 04-06 got the upgraded 6-speed auto with no dipstick. The two transmissions also use different fluid.
To make it easier to add the Lucas Transmission Fix, mix it with one quart of regular transmission fluid to thin it out. Then, you can pour it through the dipstick into the transmission.
@Farhad_ZKD no dipstick in 04-06. I did it from the fill port under the trams.
Replace the Hood Struts FOR GOD'S SAKE! Its a LEXUS!
fruit?
Nice job Marc!
Great, now if someone steals my car they have access to my home too
Added benefit anyone with one of those texting children toys from the early 2000s can also open it
what a comfy channel so far, shame we wont get a slammed & clapped es300 though. thankfully you didn't get the sc300, couldn't have watched due to jealousy
absolutely love big lexus cars, thinking of importing an aristo here since it's a considerably better option than paying the same amount of money for a worse condition gs300
also: whining most definitely coming from an accessory pulley ususally when they go bad they also tend to heat up which is an easy way to check which has gone
Make the car lower
Great start for a project car. Wish to see more from you
I have 3 3MZ cars in the family. The 2006 Toyota Highlander whines loudly and its the power steering pump. The transmission also whine by default on all 3. I look forward to seeing this series. It wouldn't be a MZ engine without a valve cover leak!
I have an 02 RX300 with 228k miles that has a pretty strong whine in first gear only. The transmission performs fine, shifts well & no slippage so just living with it until something more happens.
Nice job! Looking forward to all the videos coming on how to revive this project car!
It dose not matter how you hook them up or the order and you can connect both negative to each battery🤦
I agree with the last statement, but avoid hooking up the negative before the positive because you can cause the positive to spark which wears out the battery quicker