Common Maintenance for Lexus IS350 

1 the reason for the better reliability than German cars is because Lexus cars are not pushed to their limit by the designers and engineers. The last gen m3 for example made the same power as an ISF with a smaller engine displacement. German cars (especially recently) are made to perform not last.

@@jhblake123 That's the beauty of NA engine.

Me too....06 130k

Man I’m gonna drive mine even more too 68k

I have an 08 with 228,xxx no problems. From watching this video I need to change my brake fluid and transmission fluids and also change my spark plugs.

My 07 had 70k the beginning of this year when I bought it. Now it's at 92k 😢

02 civic ex, stick 82K & 14 is350 F-Sport 34K 😅

Good call! Last I checked mine it was brand new looking which surprised me!

Important, sure. But I am pretty rough on my car and don’t like spending $1000 every so often. $300 is a lot easier to spend on tires that wear out with my highway commuting. I haven’t had any issues with this brand, either.

Same they’re the best

I drive a crappy old corolla, and even on that I don't cheap out on tires. The grip difference really comes in handy when swerving or stopping to avoid a crash.

i cheap out on tires , i just go to junkyard and make sure i buy good rated ones. I pay like $50 for really good W rated tires

@@MartyMotoring I just bought a new IS-350 and the rear tires are iron Man 2 tires and the front ones are Firehawk. Idk about those qualities plus the big Vossen wheels too

DevFlicks just got one last week. I love it

Had mines for a couple months now, you won’t regret it

LOL iam doing the same. Planing to get mine March 2020. any advice from zenithram2014 and Damian Herrera for us newbies? Thanks

John H I've only had mine for two weeks so I'm a newbie too 😂 I need advice as well 😂

John H Honestly there isn’t much. It’s a really good car. I came over from Saab, so things for Lexus are so much easier to work on if you are a diy guy. The first thing I would do is definitely go the basic maintenance as soon as you can. I bought the cable that allows you to diagnose anything like the dealer would. The car doesn’t require much, so it’s nice to not have to worry about anything. Since I don’t have to be constantly fixing things, I can now start customizing stuff like Vland lights and getting some 370z rays wheels put on.

Did u always but in premium gas ? 91 and above octane

Why not upgrade the air filter?

@@joelrivera6781 No point, the factory filter already flows more than enough air for the engine and any aftermarket filter that uses oiled media will damage the MAF sensor and quickly reduce power and economy all the while also letting in more debris that adds wear to the engine.

Now that it’s been a year, it still running well?

@@LongBoi33 I bought a 07 is350 with 180k miles about 2 months ago and man I can’t tell you any other car that requires this low of maintenance, it runs like a dream and pretty fast and have no regrets so far

😂😂 Those phone calls and rip off prices are the best

The sad thing is older people fall for this scam all the time

They are pretty fun 😎 Fancy Toyota

10w-30? Hm interesting since the cars call for 5w-30. Sounds like a load of bull. I definitely recommend full synthetic! Thanks!

The point of the PCV valve is to prevent sludge, removing or eliminating it will absolutely cause sludging along with myriad other issues. The PCV valve is a critical part of engine health.

Did you buy it and if so how was it the past year

I had a 2011 G37X too. Debating on getting a G37S or getting an IS 350

@Anita Ayon I ended up getting a 2011 Lexus IS350 F-Sport

AlaskanWhiskey its such a unique car. Its got looks, power, reliability and aftermarket support. Its a complete car.

Bought an 06 with 152k miles on it. Runs smooth as hell and it's a Lexus so it's gonna last regardless.

Why do you keep both? Obviously corolla a staple of reliability, but not much fun

@@AlexanderGeorge because the Lexus is already fully paid for , it’s still running great, and sometimes I still do Rideshare on the mostly paid off Corolla so... I designate the Corolla as the Uber, Lyft, and Doordash usage car only. I ponder on ridding the Lexus farewell but it’s a sexy car. Being owned completely I’ll just keep it.

@@KingDrewPhilip Post it for sale on offerup, craigs, Facebook, etc and get some cash for a is350 or a Z or even a stang. Or just to have cash to stay liquid instead of holding on to an ever depreciating asset. Is250s are a dime a dozen, Lexus made around 4 Is250s for every ONE is350. The 250 was the lease special and aimed at secretaries. The is350 has way more power (306 vs 204) and torque (277 vs 185). I just got my 350 last month. It's worth it because it rockets to 60mph in 5.0 seconds. I personally don't think a 250 is worth it since these cars are small, impractical (sure you know vs your corolla), insurance is a little high, mpg is about the same as a new modern truck...and the 250 is slow and can have carbon deposit issues. If you want a fun car to drive on weekends, buy something that's going up in value like an s2000, clean inegra/rsx/prelude...even a low mile older lexus that pop up every so often. A 99 gs400 popped up in my area last week, one owner family, 68k low miles, clean body/interior. AC had took a dump. Probably due for a timing belt and water pump change. $6,000. Car sold in a day. Would probably fetch $10k+ on bring a trailer with $1k diy maintenance and a detail. Would only go up in value. In fact, I'm kicking myself for not picking up a mint late 99 or 00 SC300 I saw on craigs last year or year before. It was $9 or 10k (i had cash, but was hesitant to use it all). I knew it would sell for a least $15k. Saw it sell on BaT two months later for $17 or 18k. Kicking myself for that.

Well sounds like is time to turn the Lexus into a track toy

Any updates?

Does yours burn oil?

This is a common issue with our 2IS. It’s a “downshifting” issue. The ECU had to be repaired. Not bad price. It’s only $100. You’ll have to take it out and send it in. I forgot what the place was called but just google downshifting I’m second generation IS

Thats rare... keep it and the value goes ☝️

thats cause your audi isnt na like this lexus

@@dngo9 my n/a is350 burns this much oil. I aint tripping though

Well, not much. I do about 4-5 oil changes a year at $50 each time, so that’s $250 when doing it myself. I drove about 20,000 miles last year and change it every 4500 miles. Trans fluid change cost me like $60 in materials doing it myself and I only ever did it once. Spark plugs cost around $60 as well. Tires I got for $300. I’d say yearly, maybe like $800 plus gas, registration and insurance.

That’s not bad! Thank you for replying!

cost is thge same from the 2and 3IS

Lexus dealership I should do it every 90,000km. Changed mine

The "10 Min Automatic Transmission Fluid Flush + Replacement (Most Cars)" video worked for me. Saved my van from having to get a new transmission.

You should. After 08, the TL looked horrible. I own an 07 TL-S and still looks sexier than the newer TLs.

Same lol not my first car but my first Lexus of course... I’m planning to spend at least 10-15k, it’s going to be my third car and I’m excited 😆 I’m only 20 tho

Dimithri悟 nice👊🏽. What was your first and second car?

SimmyTM Mwakina first was a 2004 dodge stratus, I bought it for 2k$ then I got into an accident and while I was dealing with the insurance claim I bough a Honda Civic for dirt cheap 1200$. Now I’m still saving money for a Lexus, I’m thinking something around 9-15k. I have 13k already and it’s going up

Dimithri悟 Nice moves bro. I hope you are able to get it before its price increases.

No rubbing anywhere - I think I have the wheels spec in the video but it is 18x8.5 front and 9.5 rear, 35 offset

Anton Zuykov 225 Front and 245 Rear

@@MartyMotoring ok cool thanks!! Keep up the great content

If you do 3-4 quarts, not all of it, and only do a drain and fill and not a flush - it won’t cause issues by introducing a little fresh fluid. Replacing all 8 or so quarts is when there are issues. I did mine at 169k miles, and 147k on my ISF I had.

From my knowledge, excess carbon build up is a big issue in the 4cyl IS250. The manual even states you should give it the "Italian tune-up" every now and again. It's the reasons most owners 1st mods are oil catch cans. So my advice to you is to check google. I'm sure someone else has run into the same issue your having. I dont know how the intake manifolds work on the 4 cylinders but it sounds like its gonna require you to take the intake manifold off. Once you take it off, I advise you to also replace intake gaskets.

Did you figure out what it was ?

@@captinsmoke8227 Yes, it was just a battery. The auto zone worker was trying to get me to buy a something. My mechanic checked the car and told me there's nothing wrong with it. And the sensor went away.

Similar engine so yup!

I just bought a 2014 is 350 f sport in south Africa. 86k kms. Loving every minute in it. So does the wife. Can't get rid of her now.

@@faizeladam1404 hahaha

You got it!

Yup Sam engine with minor tweaks. Newer, the better. But full synthetic oil with additives helps with the consumption

Never a bad idea - mine always consumed a small amount of oil. I switched to synthetic and it slowed down

@@MartyMotoring you switched from full synthetic to synthetic and it helped?

@@adamdistortion8810 Full synthetic is synthetic - the only other one is Synthetic blend which I don’t recommend. I only run 100% synthetic in my cars.

use heavier oil. 5w30 should be fine using high mileage as high mileage is intended to lower oil burning. Still will need to top up every once in a while but not as much.

MrMusicweekly This actually doesn’t typically work in practice. Different oil brands and base oils will burn more in some engines than others. Heavier oil does not burn off less, nor does it protect better. This has been proven in case studies over millions of miles. If you car calls for 5w-30 simply switching to a more viscous oil will not in itself slow consumption. Maybe that 5w-40 has a better base oil, different additives?!. This is what affects oil consumption , not viscosity. Also high mileage oils contain more seal swelling agents, typically more detergents and dispersants, more ZDDP or whatever anti wear additive that oil blender prefers (zddp is still king). Often a high mileage oil will also have a semi synthetic base oil or carrier oil and or a group III synthetic base. So you can see, if you have oil ring wear or sticking from carbon/varnish, a high mileage oil will do very little for this. It can swell the valve stem seals, however typically those are viton which likely will not swell in the presence of a swelling agent. So if a high mileage oil is working to reduce consumption, it’s usually a byproduct of the oils base stock. Unless it’s puking oil from a main seal in the driveway.

Did you buy it and how has it been for you?

jason born running lean how

pipedesigner i do not think so

I like it, some of my other videos have sounds of it revving, but it’s a good induction sound

Lexus will definitely last you! If you go the IS350 or GS350, they have the same engine with 306hp. The IS250 has the 204hp engine.

Well, I wanted to try something different. Mobil 1 seemed to get pretty dark after only 4000 miles, and after trying Pennzoil out, the car runs smoother somehow and the oil is less burnt looking after the same mileage. We tried the Megan strut bar on my brothers ISF, and I just never put it back on. I should though!

@@MartyMotoring I've never trusted Pennzoil. My uncle did a valve train overhaul, and it leaves a yellowish residue on the valves and components that creates more friction. It's a dye that they use that leaves the residue. As for the color of the oil, it's normal, as the engine has direct injection and fuel injection, which leads to excess carbon build-up. The oil gets that dark because it's not letting the carbon leave deposits. There's a guy on youtube that stress tests oils in cold and hot applications, even going as far as boiling the oil beyond its threshold and seeing how well it performs lubrication.

Diego Camargo I was thinking the same thing for my 250, feel like most of that stuff is pretty much the same though

You will definitely want to get the 350 instead. I test drove a 250, and man, the acceleration and speed is definitely notable. I have been an owner of a 350 for the past month, and I am glad I waited to check out a 350 before getting the 250. This car really has some power, and for the price, it is worth it. As far as the specs, they aren’t much different, interior wise. Comfortable to drive, okay gas mileage, alright sound system. One thing that I have seen that is common with the 350’s, is the rotten egg smell that comes from the exhaust area when you accelerate too hard too quick. Overall it hasn’t been a bad experience. (Mine has 187,000 miles on it)

@@m0bgaming68 rotten egg smell its catalytic converter going bad mine has 88oookm

o Rebelo I’ve heard that too. But I recently have checked service records and it had the catalytic converter changed not too long ago. I’ve heard that it smells like that for a while. The smell has definitely reduced, it’s not as bad as before

@@m0bgaming68 my IS 350 does the same thing when I drive it hard is that the only model that does that ? nobody has solved this mystery yet? Anybody try with a cat delete see if the smell is gone

If it was taken care of, that's fine. I bought mine with 130k miles.

I bought mines with 120k only issue I’m having at 210k is third gear trans shifting rough sometimes but it’s most likely because I never drained and filled the trans fluid and it’s never been changed so now I just did it last week one time and it feels slightly better I’m going to do it three more times in three oil changes and see if I don’t need a new transmission

@@Jdmtwofortysx maybe use lucas trans conditioner

@@Jdmtwofortysx or slip fix

Would you pay 8k for a 2012 is350 with 137,000? One owner

Hey Steve - I just had an F sport filter from Lexus

No, you paid about retail for a car that wasn't maintained. Is250s are a dime a dozen. Lexus made 4 or 5 is250s for every ONE is350. Not to mention the problems early 250s have with carbon deposits. And yours is AWD? That's just another headache (hence the broken front axles). Hopefully it's your first car. Most people get hosed on their 1st unless there's a car guy in the family or friends.

I will try to see if I can brighten it up more