2006-2011 GS300/GS350 Oil Change

[@ToliePoley]

Really appreciating these videos on the Lexus. Not many users upload videos about the car and maintenance. Thank you very much!!

[@CorgiSeager]

Thanks for the vid. I just bought a 2006 gs300 with only 56k miles from the original owner. Super clean. Didn’t know till after I bought it, but it had this 1 second rattle at cold start. I ran it through a cycle of liqui moly engine flush and switched to 0w20 Mobil 1 and problem is gone. My reason for that is it’s easier on the motor on cold starts and it’s what Toyota and Lexus are switching to with all their cars.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

What only 56k mikes??? You must paid over 10k?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Dirty intake throttle body can also cause slight rough idle on cold start but I can’t imagine 56k mikes being super dirty.

[@CorgiSeager]

Based on what I read, it had something to do with a pin in the cam gears being stuck until the oil from the engine startup hit it. The liqui moly cleans it up and the 0w20 reaches the cam gears faster at cold start than 5w30. I paid exactly 10k for it. The car is practically new. Original everything. The only thing I’ve done besides the oil change and air filter is I installed a set of 19” wheels from a 2021 Lexus is350.

[@CorgiSeager]

I do plan on changing the plugs, transmission oil and diff oil at 60k miles.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@CorgiSeager Yup I’m planning trans and differential fluid changes once the weather cools down a bit here in Houston. It’s been mid 90s last few weeks.

[@NimbleLiving]

Super appreciate that you recorded these videos for Lexus GS. I can't wait for your upcoming video on this series! I am thinking of replacing the alternator (mine is at 135k mile GS350 2008) but I will wait for your video!

[@DIYLifeSkills]

I’m at almost 116K mikes so I got several things coming up when whether cools down here in Houston. First is trans and rear axle fluid change. :-)

[@michaeladerholt6303]

Thanks for posting the video probably one of the best videos iv seen posted on 2006 gs 300 on oil change helped alot.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m due on transmission fluid change, so I’m thinking of doing that over end of the year vacation soon as well.

[@PanicNoCap]

Thank you sir, you helped me do my 1st oil change on my own on my 08 Lexus GS350

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Great job. Thanks for the feedback

[@PanicNoCap]

@@DIYLifeSkills 🤝

[@PanicNoCap]

@DIYLifeSkills also the dipstick was reading the oil level at a little under the middle of the 2 dots should I add more until it's almost to the 2nd dot?

[@PanicNoCap]

@@DIYLifeSkills this is after adding the 6.7 quarts

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@PanicNoCap you want it close to the max line without going over. Just remember that it takes 5-10 minutes for all the oil ti make it down ti the pan. So I usually try to get close to the max without going over or keep it just below the max line.

[@TheN4UM4N]

These videos are amazing! Thanks for making these and keep ‘em coming! Love your work! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@recklessdrivinginsingapore]

Much appreciated for this valuable guide video! To confirm - your engine is a 3GR-FSE?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Yes that’s the engine. I have bunch of maintenance videos of this car.

[@Masaharufukuyamaa]

Bro I need help my 06 Gs 300 burns oil or idk I have changed the oil twice in less than a month. Now it’s low again I can’t see any sign of leaks it’s at 160k miles

[@nathanieljones4931]

Piston rings bro it’s consuming oil

[@Peechu1]

Very good and informative video. I am not very good when it comes to mechanics on car, but your tutorial is so easy, plus I love the fact that you show the tools. Very proffesional, liked and subscribed. I have a 2007 GS300, 108k miles, and I live in UK. Many cars here have problems with rust underneath, mine has on both sides corrosion exactly where I should put the jack. I actually tried to put the jack in the back and it lifted the car, 2 seconds later, it fell.(no one and nothing was hurt, the wheel was still on). Is that something you can change? or you need welding? And I am curious also about the brake line, how they run on the car. on mine, one brake line in the back, had a hole through it, caused by the dirt protection under the wheel arch in the back. That upholstery cover under the wheel arches in the back, are in direct contact with your brake line, and friction is quite big if it makes a hole through your brake line. Throw an eye on there next time you take wheels off, and maybe we can get a video on how to change that main line would be great.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

If you have a floor jack like me, and not the dangerous cheapie that comes with the car, the best place to jack is on body frame under the car. You can see strong thick metal beams that hold up the car. Safety caution: never trust the jack only. Always, place jack stand on sturdy metal frame and carefully avoid anything like oil or transmission pan, other other weak parts. Straightening out and rewelding a that jack point area is possible, but it's gonna be hard to restore original strength, and it's something that has to be done at a shop.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Yeah, it's dangerous to have the brake line be rubbing on something. If you got a hole in the brake line, oh boy, that needs to be replaced ASAP, otherwise once you lose sufficient brake fluid, you might not have braking capability. Once replaced, see if you can get a strong plastic tie, and secure the brake line to something that'll prevent the rubbing.

[@Peechu1]

@@DIYLifeSkills I've discovered the fault after it happened, in traffic... brake pedal to the metal, nothing, then i did pressed it again, and again, nothing... emergency brake, nothing. The Miracle (can't call it otherwise), is that it happened 1/2 mile before home, and most of the trip was uphill, and thanks to a big car park, I was able to put it in N, and let it stop. Scary, don't joke around with the brakes. For now, I've cut 1inch of the upholstery cover that was rubbing, both sides. I've put poxilina(paste) over, wrapped a nylon construction string type, more poxilina over, bleeding on all wheels, now brakes hold properly. This I DO NOT recommend, it is just a quick fix to get me to the service, as towing costs are incredible.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@Peechu1 Wow, awesome temporary fix. Hopefully it'll hold until permanent fix. That brake line can put 800 psi on normal braking, to near 2000 psi on hard and quick braking. So brake carefully for now. :-)

[@SantiUscanga]

Tengo un duda le acabo de hacer el afinación al mi carro, igual a este, pero mi manigeta de aceite marca bajo, es por que le hace falta o así son estos carros

[@DIYLifeSkills]

The problem with 10,000 mile oil change is oil gets too dirty and carbon deposits clogs up the pistons rings. Therefore, piston rings can't stretch/spring outward to scrape down the oil in the combustion chamber to recover the oil. So left oil on combustions chambers gets burned during the explosion phase of 4 stroke engine. This is why you don't see any oil leak but oil level goes down as you drive.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

You can try "BG109 Compression Engine Performance Restore BG EPR" product in attempt to dissolve the carbon build up on your piston rings...if it's not too late. What year and how many miles do you have?

[@jasonmascorro3172]

On a Lexus gs300 is it better to use full synthetic or is it fine to use without synthetic???

[@DIYLifeSkills]

If you are going to do 10K miles oil change, then definitely you need to use full synthetic. However 10K mile oil change slowly leads to carbon build up around piston rings and eventually end up burning oil. Therefore, I recommend that doing 5K mile oil change. At 5K mile change, it's important to keep to the 5K mile oil change more than whether it's full synthetic or now. It turns out both Costco and Walmart brand full-synthetic oil is cheaper, so I would use those. That's what I started to do now.

[@BILLYVO-h3c]

I love your video ❤👍 do oil change my gs 350 . Thank you

[@a6xgx]

If the engine burns oil, what number should I use?

[@nkumar2704]

Hi I just bought my gs300 2008 model recently as far as I am aware of the history they haven’t changed the transmission fluid and filter it’s done about 105000 miles now. Do you reckon should I change it ? Some say it’s lifetime and no need a change What’s your concern please?

[@Sickntrife]

Did you ever get the trans changed?

[@George-ur8ow]

I did trans fluid at 95k on my 06' at the dealer for a couple of hundred. More than a year later at 102k and transmission is as smooth as ever. No idea if they did a drain and fill or a flush. Service advisor said it was a drain and fill, tech that handled my car said they did a flush. There's a chance neither were done 😂

[@PanicNoCap]

Will I be ok if the dipstick reads a little above the max mark on a cold engine?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Less than 1/8” over max should be OK, but if it’s more than 3/8” more, than you might want to take out some.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Engine oil has detergent so if engine parts that move up and down like piston arm, touch the oil in the pan, it can turn some oil into foam, which will inhibit smooth oil flow through various tiny holes in the engine. So it’s important to keep the engine oil close to max or just below.

[@PanicNoCap]

@DIYLifeSkills ok I think it's less than an 8th thank you

[@limbogt747]

I'm at Wal-Mart rn & I see different types of 5w-30 I don't know which one I should get

[@DIYLifeSkills]

This car recommends 0W-20 full synthetic. I always only use Mobile-1 brand but other brand is OK too. There is not huge difference

[@limbogt747]

@@DIYLifeSkills I bought 5w-30

[@limbogt747]

@@DIYLifeSkills is it gonna mess up my car??

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@limbogt747 it’ll be fine. One time I also used 5W-30 because they didn’t have 0w-20

[@nenadmomcilovic9133]

Had to get rid of mine, the piston soak didn't help the oil consumption. So she had to move along. Left a very sour taste in my mouth about Lexus for some reason.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

I know you tried to fix that, so sorry to hear your experience. The previous owner prior neglected to do regular oil changes, and too much carbon built up on 3rd piston ring and that piston can't no longer scrape the oil on the cylinder wall down to the crankcase. Hence, burning oil. I'm switching to 5K mile oil change on all my cars. I think the 10K mile oil change is too long and is the key reason why pistons end up burning oil. Hope you find a better car next time. Thanks for the update.

[@nenadmomcilovic9133]

​@@DIYLifeSkillsYeah I just bought a very bad example. Now I have a 2021 Tiguan and so far loving it, perfect for snow, we've had 4 major snowstorms so far equaling over 200cm of snowfall.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@nenadmomcilovic9133 I used to have a 2008 Jetta that I bought for $3K with 125K miles. VWs are fun car to drive. I really liked the car until flood water killed the engine.

[@njsongwriter]

I like how you compare the size of the old and new parts. It helps to confirm that you got the right parts (unless the old part wasn't right). Also kudos for using the correct torque specs. You don't need any tools to remove the o-ring. In fact the instructions on the OEM oil filter box says not to use any. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2GnkKl9e8x_epo Do you have a problem with oil consumption or leaking seals? If not then there's no reason to use high mileage oil. I've had a few cars with over 200,000 miles and never needed high mileage oil.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

High mileage wasn't the intention, but Walmart didn't have Mobile 1 oil that I was looking. In fact, I don't recommend high mileage unless one has oil burning issues because it's too thick and on cold days, I can feel from the engine is not getting proper lubrication on cold temperature start until it warms up. As for the use of the pick, that's good info to know...although that was in reference to plastic oil caps. This car has aluminum cap. I'll give the paper towel trick next time though.

[@PanicNoCap]

Where can I get those ramps?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

I got mine from Walmart

[@DIYLifeSkills]

www.walmart.com/ip/5265533901

[@DIYLifeSkills]

It’s called Rhino ramps.

[@PanicNoCap]

@@DIYLifeSkills thank you

[@PanicNoCap]

​@@DIYLifeSkills the angle allows all the oil to drain?

[@margaretb9434]

Is that Lexus AWD or RWD?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

RWD.

[@itzkwayzz]

When will you a video on tramission fluid change

[@DIYLifeSkills]

The hot weather in Houston has been so hot that I paused some car work for now, but Trans and Rear Differential fluid changes are in the plan.

[@itzkwayzz]

@@DIYLifeSkillsokayb ill be waiting

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@itzkwayzz What year and model is your car? And how many miles do you have? Have you ever done trans and differential fluid change before on the car?

[@michaelcrockette8694]

be careful about doing transmission fluid change if u purchased a used 1 and don’t know the history of the fluid. I purchased a 2009 with 101k in 2020. last November I decided 2 switch out 4 quarts and change filter. car runs fine but I do notice a little slippage until the fluid heats up. now if it’s freezing or below I let it warm a little longer and do a couple of shifts between P R N D before I start driving. it’s not a big issue and it seems 2 be getting better but I definitely would not recommend a trans flush.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Yeah that’s been the chicken and egg debate forever. At mike did you change the fluid? I have 118K miles and still intend on doing drain and fill change every 20k miles or so.

[@krisanglia1]

How find tools for remower oil filter

[@DIYLifeSkills]

You can find it at Amazon or from auto part store. Make sure to get a good quality one like I did.

[@dailyoptions7832]

Bro add some liqui moly cera tec for smoother engine run, thank me later

[@DIYLifeSkills]

I’ll give it a try on next oil change.

[@talalhamoody9017]

Very good Video thank you very much

[@mgdiaz2158]

If you put 6 quarts in you're not going to over fill it.

[@sunriding]

If you overfill the oil - nothing bad can happen, too much oil is not a problem for the engine.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Oh no don't do that. Just google "too much engine oil" and read about why it's going to shorten engine life.

[@timostimostimostimos]

Really annoying background music....unbearable 🙄

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Thanks for feedback. Yeah I’m finding that music is very subjective individual taste, so I’m gonna lower the volume more in future videos. Since I can’t change posted video, You can lower the volume and turn in the CC and read the caption. Thanks.

[@kccodex8931]

@@DIYLifeSkills You're better off with no music at all, consider your audience, we're not flakes watching the Kardashians, as a matter of fact, if I ever go to a mechanic, carpenter, construction site, where they are playing music, I turn around and leave. The majority of your audience are serious men, let the flakes play Justin Bieber on their own box.🤣

[@PanicNoCap]

Don't watch it then

[@Sulto_]

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