"It's generally just freaking out about life" Me too Lexus me too
@lilredexptsc3 жыл бұрын
Same! 😂😂
@Reallyraywhat3 жыл бұрын
For a 15 year old car I think the design still looks nice.
@EncrypticMethods3 жыл бұрын
Its crazy seeing those mid western cars with so much surface rust but yeah 15 years is still new to me 😂
@vubevube3 жыл бұрын
This is still my dream car in 2021
@b-hazy40823 жыл бұрын
@@vubevube get the is350 man, I have the is250 and it’s kinda slow :/ but is still such a nice car!
@MLProductions.13 жыл бұрын
@@b-hazy4082 that melting dash on the 2IS is disgusting though.
@MLProductions.13 жыл бұрын
They really do. And with some minor mods. Light updated headlights and taillights they look like they can be 2016-2017 easy
@FitmentIndustries3 жыл бұрын
MAN, you have the coolest toys! Shops looking awesome Alex! Keep killin' it! -Sean
@LegitStreetCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sean! It's coming together for sure
@princessbenitabryant19683 жыл бұрын
@gra foeh I drive one of dose. It an amazing car.
@yousafusman77173 жыл бұрын
@@LegitStreetCars please do a cold air intake
@karlkirk7153 жыл бұрын
TALK TO THE HAND !!!!
@derrickna4093 жыл бұрын
Where's the shop gonna be located? I wanna stop by & say my helloooo's 😁
@calbackk3 жыл бұрын
This is so rewarding to watch. I used to be an industrial service engineer in the 80s, and I remember the feeling when I had managed to find and fix the fault and the whole plant could go back to production. This is the same feeling. Greetings from Sweden.
@mikaeljonsson46863 жыл бұрын
I hadn't a clue that "fusible link" assemblies existed, you learn something new every day! ☺👍
@kalmdwn77113 жыл бұрын
Looks like a troubleshooter caused more trouble😳
@Liberalmediasucks3 жыл бұрын
So what was the original problem that caused the car's downfall? I don't think he changed the brake switch sensor... It started working after the fusable link was fixed. So did someone just jump start it wrong and blow the big fuse and that's what made it get parked at the church? 🤷
@olivergalman73193 жыл бұрын
How do i register for a free car? Just curious...
@tbrown92223 жыл бұрын
If there was ever a content creator to support it is Alex. You seem like such a great guy.
@tombrooks59333 жыл бұрын
plus he breaks it down for those of us who don't wrench every day
@aldozampatti3 жыл бұрын
+1
@brandonpanozzo863 жыл бұрын
plus he lives in Chicago (area) everything is expensive and the roads suck and the weather sucks lol but 1000s of un appreciated great cars
@placeyplacey3 жыл бұрын
Hear hear from the U.K. 👍
@fozpringle13 жыл бұрын
@@placeyplacey mat Armstrong is one from the uk thats a really good diyer, seems like a great guy
@Thedealershipguy3 жыл бұрын
underrated channel for sure
@CastroJordan3 жыл бұрын
Definitely. One of the best.
@motorhead19333 жыл бұрын
Let’s help him Scotty Kilmer Toyota fans
@miaheat211803 жыл бұрын
Much better then Samcrac that starts a car and ten years later no new updates or videos same with tavarish
@kagisosifiso3 жыл бұрын
And i just subscribed 😂 this channel is great
@WouterB763 жыл бұрын
Should have at least one million subscribers.
@rjechols20593 жыл бұрын
One of the few KZbinrs that can actually keep me captivated for a whole video. Great work
@enricotavella41483 жыл бұрын
Indeed! Check also Sreten on and his channel M539, it's a BMW focused channel but it's as entertaining as Alex's one 👍
@Sol-su2mi3 жыл бұрын
@@enricotavella4148 yepp 100%
@DanielIliev3 жыл бұрын
@@enricotavella4148 couldn’t agree more.
@AnontheGOAT3 жыл бұрын
“Cruising along at 60” - passes 25mph sign 😂
@johnwardale60103 жыл бұрын
That’s slow for the Chicago area!
@stevemcrichards87683 жыл бұрын
25mph is a suggestion.
@robs55793 жыл бұрын
lol 💀
@kennethjanczak49003 жыл бұрын
good spotting🤘🤘🤘
@HarmonyHollowApiary3 жыл бұрын
Blew through a stop sign as well. 🤣
@WaggaWagz3 жыл бұрын
Never through I could sit here for 40 minutes and watch someone fix a car…I love it!!!
@ottoendres98403 жыл бұрын
I didn't even noticed the video was that long xD
@emmanuelowusunuama47653 жыл бұрын
Was overwhelmed
@TorturedPeace3 жыл бұрын
I know it’s close to your heart, the single moms need as much help as they can get! Luv the content and how you explain everything! Good report with the camera!
@DiscoFang3 жыл бұрын
The single dads too! The relatively unsung heroes.
@campwalosi42563 жыл бұрын
I read some of the comments and here to say I have three MB's, never owned a Japanese car and I thought this episode was the best I've ever watched on this channel. Alex, you are a natural...you entertain and teach at the same time. Looking forward to the next stage on this Lexus...if you love cars...all cars...this needs to be your destination.
@DiscoFang3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. True car-guys aren't brand-snobs.
@karmachochi3 жыл бұрын
I owned a Lexus IS200 from new for 15 years, never went wrong apart from a radiator replacement, and I eventually gave it away to a friend in need, replacing it with a low mileage 2005 IS250 in the same colour as in this video. I've had this for exactly 6 years now, and it's also been extremely reliable, comfortable and still looks great cosmetically. The only issue I had was with the rear brake calipers, which needed to be replaced, I gather something of an issue with this model. What's extraordinary about the car is that it drives like a new car, with pretty much all of the bells and whistles (although no Bluetooth was fitted originally, I've just added a Bluetooth adaptor to the Aux in socket in the centre armrest). By way of contrast, I owned an 2006 MB B200, which was a very functional family car, but all the doors developed rust in the seams resulting in MB buying it back off me in order to scrap it at just 8 years old. I replaced the with a nearly new W204 C220, which has now done 110K miles, and has been largely reliable - but was surprised at recent MOT to find that the brake pipes needed to be replaced due to rust after just 8 years. The garage noted this is not uncommon, neither is it uncommon to find the rear subframe rusts through and needs replacement at considerable cost - mine is apparently OK at the moment. So, Camp Walosi, if you want my take on the relative quality of Japanese versus German cars, I think the above speaks for itself...
@cmatej913 жыл бұрын
@@karmachochi I own an is350 and I had the rear calipers rust out on me also. Other than that its a solid platform. You really can't go wrong with a lexus/toyota for reliability
@jdantigua19993 жыл бұрын
This is why I love your channel; You fix things that at first appear wrecked!
@SuzukiKid4003 жыл бұрын
Alex, please keep making videos like this. Down to earth car repair on an everyday man’s car. It’s humble, relatable, and yet entertaining. So sick of the other you tubers just playing with Lamborghini’s or Ferraris in all their videos that they forgot where they all came from.
@MELLIEbevhills3 жыл бұрын
This is a very SATISFYING project to watch!!!!
@mathewfullerton85773 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on getting into the shop! But the biggest issue is OBVIOUSLY the front hood struts.
@Oo-IIII-oO3 жыл бұрын
That's the least of issues. Once the car is fixed, there's no need to open the hood :)
@markmeandering4463 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who wishes he was their neighbor and imagines just hanging out with him helping him out in the shop or learning and helping fixing until your wife calls you and tells you to come home because you have been there all day? Just me?😂
@masjidyarasoolallahofficia39893 жыл бұрын
So true I'd love to work with Alex for free just for the experience and to help him with the great trend his started of giving away the cars to the people in need great work Alex keep it up
@anytimeminutes39923 жыл бұрын
Nah bruh I feel the same way 😂 . Would love to just help him out and learn as well as drink some bruskies with the man.
@joshuagibson25203 жыл бұрын
I do what I want when I want. No wife, happy life.
@rrocktoo3 жыл бұрын
@@joshuagibson2520 Show off!! 😂
@joshuagibson25203 жыл бұрын
@@rrocktoo I'll never understand dudes who talk about doing what their wives tell them.
@Samrio3 жыл бұрын
Your channel has basically become my favorite adult version of Saturday Morning TV.
@lilredexptsc3 жыл бұрын
Love these series. You’re a good dude and an awesome KZbinr. Your stuff is always super informative and your style is really unique and I can’t get enough of this channel. Keep up the awesome job, Alex.
@kylemcweeny8783 жыл бұрын
211 its a sign that your channel has been reborn! A new life a new beginning!
@jaimeleal16743 жыл бұрын
That blue light you found under the door sill is for the X-Package IS’s that came with illuminated door sills. My 07 is250 has the x-package and has it.
@raphaelmartel38533 жыл бұрын
These full length videos are great. See a lot of things getting done..I'm hooked.
@mattnowlin66263 жыл бұрын
Someone's going to be lucky to get that car, I think its a really nice car.
@princessbenitabryant19683 жыл бұрын
Yes it is, and am another model. lol
@Asiansxsymbol3 жыл бұрын
That person can then sell the car for about $10K because it has low mileage and it's been refreshed inside out by him. 😂
@cutc2k7643 жыл бұрын
@@Asiansxsymbol over 100k is low miles to you?
@princessbenitabryant19683 жыл бұрын
It is a nice car, I drive the 2011 120k on the clock.
@Spillmansgarage3 жыл бұрын
@@cutc2k764 it is for a Toyota. Used to see these come in with 300k or more all the time in the service department.
@negativeZed3 жыл бұрын
Brother, you are everything tavarish was before he became supercar fan. Thank you for showing real diagnostics and repairs on cars we can potentially own
@damiendale83843 жыл бұрын
It nice to watch a videos with cars the average Joe’s like myself can afford, don’t get me wrong, I love a Lamborghini rebuild but this is so much better. It makes me want to find a bargain and revive it myself.
@ricecakeFTW3 жыл бұрын
You deserve every bit of that shop man. 🤙
@placeyplacey3 жыл бұрын
This is fast becoming the best channel for this kind of car content 👍👍
@zmejce143 жыл бұрын
You can tell Alex is doing well when he is able to splurge money on windshield wipers...
@tripleogpoppy2703 жыл бұрын
Facts
@Chris_A_3 жыл бұрын
@Mr.Z, and what would you have done on your non-existent KZbin channel? Try walking in his shoes before you criticize his decisions. Just sayin'.
@ProCarsGaming5563 жыл бұрын
@@Chris_A_ I feel like he was making a joke about the fact he doesn’t normally splurge on anything. Therefore it’s closer to a “good job”
@donaldramsamugh17233 жыл бұрын
@@ProCarsGaming556 I kinda figured that too buddy, it's just a joke keeping it spicy nuh!
@MrKalula3 жыл бұрын
alex should have not dispose the oem wipers those cost allot, toyota/lexus sells just the rubbers; part numbers of the rubbers: 85214-0E130 and 85214-0T050 (not sure if same part number will go with that lexus)
@supahone33 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the way you work on your vehicles showing the backyard mechanic how really capable we all can be with the right tools. Much appreciated.
@Oscar-yh5ho3 жыл бұрын
Great job Alex. We appreciate the longer videos without milking content. Keep it up!
@SOHCGT963 жыл бұрын
Very solid content man. As your channel grows, you're not fundamentally changing what you do, you're just doing it more effectively and I think I can say we all appreciate it.
@kellywoo37673 жыл бұрын
I’ve read that windows and sunroofs may need to be reset after disconnecting the battery. Plenty of videos on reset procedure. One other recommendation I’ve been seeing is a drain and fill on transmission fluid. Congrats on getting the gremlins sorted!
@Nick-vp7lp3 жыл бұрын
They certainly do, found this on an RX I owned.
@khansaab363 жыл бұрын
I love this channel, you are very thorough in all your repairs, explain everything nicely.👌🏽👌🏽
@Valdi22-3 жыл бұрын
This guy is the type of friend everyone should have!
@alvingaldamez22422 жыл бұрын
Legit car KZbinr who actually works on his cars🔥
@MeatballGarage3 жыл бұрын
Alex mate the floor of your shop is cleaner than the floor in my house!! I hope you have invested in some drip trays to keep it dry! Also love the effort chasing down electrical gremlins on this car, gives confidence to hacks like me to give it a go! Cheers 👍
@dingleberries3603 жыл бұрын
Because he barely does anything
@nosaint013 жыл бұрын
congrats Alex, love the progress of your channel and your shop!
@doopyou3 жыл бұрын
29:23 Is it just me or did Alex just function as his own torque wrench?? That is some max level behaviour
@leftyrncii9803 жыл бұрын
Came for the Merc content, hooked by the cool rescues of everyday drivers. Well played Alex, well played.
@seriousrampage3 жыл бұрын
The stop lamp switch went out in my mom's Grand Marquis, which not only stopped you from shifting it out of park while the car was running, but also somehow burned out every brake light bulb. Worked like a charm once I replaced the switch and all the bulbs. It's crazy how much havoc one little part can cause. Really like the balance of the channel of you working in some affordable every-man cars along with the expensive Euro stuff. Keep up the good work.
@scottmurray289 Жыл бұрын
I Love this Channel. I've binge watched every video I can find. Best content and Love you and your team. And your so darn smart you make it look easy.. I need a car so bad. My mom is sick and need work lol I wish you could fix her like you fix all these broken cars!!! I live in 🇨🇦 Canada, I've dubbed her on my E-Bike😂 in the winter to her docter. The roads were dry of course!! But I got her their that's the main thing... Love you guys 👦 🧔🧒❤ .. my Name is Scott Dales.. Take care and keep on wrenching 🔧 !!!!
@scottmurray289 Жыл бұрын
I ment dubbled her
@kevindunlap83093 жыл бұрын
I love watching these types of videos. Keep them coming Alex
@PMajorTremblay3 жыл бұрын
So Happy for you Alex! Been a subscriber from way way way back! Congrats on the success!
@unnamedsully2373 жыл бұрын
I love the content, really appreciate the channel.
@larsbambi15753 жыл бұрын
My daughter has a 05 Lexus ES330...(210k) I learned so much trouble shooting!! Thank you..love your content
@larsbambi15753 жыл бұрын
BTW what kind of scanner do you use?
@kennethwilliams76973 жыл бұрын
I don't know much of anything about repairing car, but I've been watching you for about a year now and I love what you do!
@Jerry-dk8se3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it's the simple repairs that are needed? I wish more mechanics could learn how to logically troubleshoot. Great job, Alex! 👍🇺🇸
@damascus-ut1ee3 жыл бұрын
Alex hold the auto button down for 40 seconds and it will go through a cycle and close the sunroof!
@tombrooks59333 жыл бұрын
i agree, from experience.
@dingleberries3603 жыл бұрын
He's not the smartest. What did you expect lol
@Kels14B3 жыл бұрын
Its not something you need to know.
@IKhanNot3 жыл бұрын
@@dingleberries360 It's impossible for a tech to know everything about one brand of cars let alone multiple brands. Why do you think even dealership techs have to refer to workshop manuals? Why do you think workshop manuals exist?
@ahyaan25523 жыл бұрын
@Denis Rodrigues cody is missing his brain, please excuse him
@larrysorenson47893 жыл бұрын
The front engine lower plastic shroud on my daughter’s Ford Fusion is held on with 14 bolts in two different sizes and six plastic button rivets. After messing around under there i changed them all out for one size bolt everywhere using those cool press in threaded inserts using the fancy tool. Cost me about $15 bucks.
@goclunker3 жыл бұрын
Smart man. Oems do some idiotic stuff with plastic fasteners and bolt head size mismatching for no reason
@longjohn773 жыл бұрын
Some bean counter probably decided they could save .3 of a cent per unit by doing it that way.
@bedsidewithjpgriz74593 жыл бұрын
My car had the same issue for 3 months and no one could figure it out…. I was watching garage sale videos and your video popped up when you picked it up and I decided to watch! NOW I HAVE THE FIX FOR MY CAR BECAUSE OF YOU!!!!!!!!! AMAZING… WHAT ARE THE ODDS
@admranger3 жыл бұрын
That "fake pedal" is the "dead pedal". It's where you put your left foot when you are driving in a spirited manner. Can't wait to see this thing put right again. Great work!
@kensmechanicalaffair2 жыл бұрын
*Spirited*
@j71143 жыл бұрын
My daughter has one these with roughly same mileage good little car. Big thing with these is the water pump and plugs. Intake has to be pulled to change plugs. Easy but takes some time.
@jamesreeve17293 жыл бұрын
The big thing between the 250 and 350 like you said pulling the intake for the 250 and you don't need to for the 350 cuz it's direct and port injection
@j71143 жыл бұрын
@@jamesreeve1729 They both are direct port injected sadly, but the 350 has a traditional injector that helps keep the valves clean. The intake is the biggest problem design wise on the 250 for having to pull it.
@ezerio027TV3 жыл бұрын
Love it when I see notification for new video! Nice garage Alex!
@beezy3643 жыл бұрын
Love the shop Alex, congratulations!
@victorlanghout41392 жыл бұрын
You make it look easy brother , please keep it going , I am obsessed in learning more and I wish you all the best. You sound and act like a super cool dude, I wish I was there to just hold the camera for you and learn all there is to learn cause the way you explain everything it’s sound so much fun, thank you !!!!
@rea26053 жыл бұрын
What on earth is there not to like about this or any other video this Guy makes. Alex is one great mechanic and explains everything he does in a clear and understandable way - keep up the good, no EXCELLENT work - you deserve all the success you get - three cheers from dedicated 'Mercaholic' here in the UK.
@maxcactus73 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic find & fix. Great job, Alex! Looking forward to future videos re: this Lexus.
@colchronic3 жыл бұрын
Check the ac drain it likes to leak water on the o2 sensors and throw ecm codes My is350 was throwing o2 and ecm codes from this issue. The drain plug is above the transmission between the tunnel and the transmission in the WORST spot
@eVerProductions13 жыл бұрын
How would you fix this issue
@Asiansxsymbol3 жыл бұрын
@@eVerProductions1 By making it not leak onto the O2 sensors. LOL 😆
@colchronic3 жыл бұрын
@@eVerProductions1 pull out the drain grommet. It's this little rubber grommet that's supposed to keep bugs out but it causes more harm than good like I said it's between the top of the transmission and the transmission tunnel there are videos on how to remove The grommet on KZbin the Lexus service bulletin states that you have to lower the transmission a little bit and remove either the driver or passenger side exhaust pipe to gain access however if you have a 90 lb Filipino and curved Needle nose plyers I'm sure you can get it done without doing that
@henrymatthews93653 жыл бұрын
Hey I used to be a tech for lexus. You might need to make it relearn it's position. Just like the windows auto up and down. Good content. And awesome car for someone. 👍
@yoramlatier62223 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex I love these videos where you take us through you thought process in identifying the faults. I would also like to see the dry ice blasting on the undercarriage to see an below and after comparison. Keep up the great work
@kellykleenautodetailing3973 жыл бұрын
I want to know what that cabin air filter and engine air filter looks like!
@kevinc313 жыл бұрын
This was a great episode. Love all the troubleshooting. Awesome content keep it up. That shop is looking amazing. love the new lifts.
@flyski74733 жыл бұрын
That’s my dream car. Absolutely love the styling.
@bigjohnson74153 жыл бұрын
Me too. Just love the look. And Toyota reliability.
@jackrobb16093 жыл бұрын
I dont have a vote, but if I did. I would say please de-fog the headlights and fog lights.
@Jil1A3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure he's going to do it
@joepacelli97133 жыл бұрын
He is going to replace the headlights he said that at the end if the video the driverside is broken
@jackrobb16093 жыл бұрын
@@joepacelli9713 Yep I was a little trigger happy with the comment. Love to see he is going to fix them!
@bigsteve777able3 жыл бұрын
some people you like straight away and this guy is one of them, great video.
@rdellota3 жыл бұрын
God bless you brother. This demo was so informative that other parties might be mad at it. 200 bucks to fix everything. More power to you. Take care.
@cgwjy1223 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the detail! That thing going to shine up nice!
@TyrionL3 жыл бұрын
The legit street quarters is looking incredible
@philb7073 жыл бұрын
Never thought about opening the fill plug before the drain plug. This is why I love this channel.
@conner7683 жыл бұрын
If you ever drain a diff and then realize the fill plug has rusted to the point of being integrated with the case you’ll never forget to pull it first again lol
@LMacNeill3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely *love* videos like this -- the car *appeared* to have major problems, so the owner gave it away, but all it took was some diagnosis and a little TLC to make it right. This will absolutely make an awesome car for someone, no doubt!
@matthewh8573 Жыл бұрын
I love the troubleshooting of daily drivers the best. Thank you!
@Toguro-oy3ld3 жыл бұрын
Alex’s hands on mechanical vids are a treasure, love this content!
@MrPrestige3503 жыл бұрын
Where I live, that car, after it's cleaned up, with that mileage is still like a $9k car right now. Great job saving it :)
@okussidenote32613 жыл бұрын
Yep, I sold mine with 208k on it with a bad trans although it was AWD and a California car with zero rust I got 6k from a mechanic who bought it
@zollotech3 жыл бұрын
Pretty typical for Toyota/Lexus not to have leaks or bad ball joints almost ever. They are definitely boring, but I had a corolla with 183,000 on it with zero leaks or issues mechanically, original battery and original (lifetime) trans fluid. Changed the plugs at 100K and that’s it. Got rid of it to get something more fun and it’s probably running fine somewhere. Current family member has a Toyota with no leaks after 130K and no issues. They are incredibly reliable, but just blah. If Mercedes and BMW would copy whatever Toyota is doing for gaskets it would be so much better.
@jamesreeve17293 жыл бұрын
It's funny it's life time fluid in America but not in other countries .
@mez62563 жыл бұрын
The IS250 is boring?? 😅 I'm sure you didn't try it. Did you judge Lexus from the Corlla experience?
@Dirtyboxer13 жыл бұрын
@@mez6256 Compared to what Mercedes, Porsche, Audi and BMW are doing, Lexus IS boring. They make great cars up and down the lineup that are reliable and relatively inexpensive to maintain, especially for a luxury car, but Toyota achieves this reliability by being very conservative with their designs. If you want an exciting used car, buy an '07 BMW M5.
@DiscoFang3 жыл бұрын
@Denis Rodrigues The platform this car is built on is called the Toyota N platform. Its a Toyota.
@michaeltutty15403 жыл бұрын
Very well done indeed. Love watching you work on everyday cars, bringing them back to life. Seeing that nonsense with the fusible links, all I can think is YIKES! I have had a bunch of Ford's from the 70s and 80s. Knowing their propensity for blowing fusible links and the fires that can result, I eliminated all of them at the relay, and installed an appropriate fuse panel that not only took care of the FLs but left open fuses for upgrades like stereos and fog lamps. Now I have a 90 Volvo 240 wagon, so dealing with Bosch is a different nightmare.
@MrSolaa33 жыл бұрын
I own a 2003 GS430. Best car ever it has 224.xxx still driving like a champ Like how you explain everything I’m from Schiller Park IL
@simonsimpson46953 жыл бұрын
Watching this from the UK. It's a great to see after the demise of Wheeler Dealers etc. Great to see that the car will be given away to a deserving person too. Excellent chanel guys!
@lesleymunro49643 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm not sure if you'd be interested, but Edd China's set up a channel here, and started posting a few months ago. kzbin.info
@simonsimpson46953 жыл бұрын
@@lesleymunro4964 Glad he's back doing stuff again but I really prefer the old format, which was a quick turn round. He's spinning the vehicle repair out over several shows. It's the format he's chosen but I prefer these guys who do the whole thing in a few shows back to back and then move on to a new vehicle. Edd's tip about cleaning wires that had oxidised is very useful. That's definitely a good tip if you do any work on vintage vehicles etc. It also might be useful perhaps with corroded copper water pipes to clean them without mechanical abrasion.
@BeesonsCars3 жыл бұрын
The stereo on this gen IS always sounded really good to me even being a non ML setup.
@issasultan28963 жыл бұрын
Hey guys my is250 speakers are popping it sounds like electricity going thru them. Any idea what that could be?
@o5m1um3 жыл бұрын
@@issasultan2896 I think speaker problems is not that uncommon issue on an is250 (I own one myself, but thankfully no problems with them). Just google your problem, I am sure you will get an answer quick on lexusforum
@heuster3 жыл бұрын
Love that you show all the misses, messes, and successes! Nice job!
@six6goddess2143 жыл бұрын
Who in the world would thumb down this great man? We need more real men like him. Love you babe
@cigarsgunsanddiesel80323 жыл бұрын
The 11 dislikes are probably the people and mechanics that tried to fix this car before Alex...
@BoomBustProfits3 жыл бұрын
No - ,the dislikes are here from the long term subscribers that started watching because of the Merc vids...and are leaving because of the LACK of Merc vids....
@danrademacher853 жыл бұрын
@@BoomBustProfits what’s the big deal? It’s his channel, getting more views then ever because of branching out to a wider audience. It’s awesome to see someone like him to have success in following his dreams. I’d watch his videos even if he started working on rc cars.
@s.hall.41873 жыл бұрын
It's the merc vids that got a lot of people in. It's the great presentation that keeps everyone here
@vernongamble11153 жыл бұрын
@@BoomBustProfits I will gladly give him my beloved Merc for that Lexus, he just made it as reliable as my Marquis! Calm down....lol
@boostfrog3 жыл бұрын
@@BoomBustProfits I started watching for the Trans Am, and that thing hasnt been seen in over year now I think, doesn't mean I'm going to start disliking the channel because hes providing the same content for a different make.
@cruztraveler3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see how you do the valve cleaning
@rwdplz13 жыл бұрын
That giant all-in-one fusible link is one of the dumbest designs I've ever seen. The individual links are MUCH better for serviceability AND diagnostics.
@garysue75612 жыл бұрын
I think this is probably the best build series that you've done imo.
@johnbartolome65853 жыл бұрын
Newly subscribed and caught my attention since I've been looking for an IS. Very impressed on how you figure things out and the positivity you have on cars. I've been wanting an IS that I can afford to give to my dad.
@ricklegend73683 жыл бұрын
Love this channel, great content 👏 👌
@jdcarguy12423 жыл бұрын
Hose down the dip with naptha then pressure wash. Way easier than trying to peel it.
@mrjesuschrist2u3 жыл бұрын
Have a technique/process?
@vinny6_93 жыл бұрын
yeah, whoever dipped those wheels was a ding dong... def use a solvent and hose it down, should come right off.
@jasonbose89383 жыл бұрын
“ Great success” I’m crying😂😂
@johname8523 жыл бұрын
Wow I'm so impressed that you have been able to revive this car from the dead. You are definitely a talented mechanic.
@raymondo1623 жыл бұрын
PURE thumbs-up for being such a charitable fella...........
@milehighboost55213 жыл бұрын
Not a truck guy myself but wow, does that lightening look great!
@IhateYoutube3 жыл бұрын
It's not much of a truck just ask U Haul. (Sorry Alex I kid!!!!) :)
@longjohn773 жыл бұрын
I hate F150s, particularly that generation but the Lightning and Harley Davidson edition were cool.
@benajminharris91023 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. Also, I love the Lexus. I have a Honda Civic with almost 150,000 miles on it, and it’s been great. Toyota and Honda is amazing!
@philgrimsey36373 жыл бұрын
I've got a CR-V. Its had a replacement Speedo head so unsure of exactly what miles it's done but we are getting towards 200k for sure. Problem is, it's body is dissolving like an Alka Seltzer.. ugh
@longjohn773 жыл бұрын
@@philgrimsey3637 first gen?
@boredman24833 жыл бұрын
Couple of acoustic blankets will improve sound scene a lot, shouldn’t be that expensive, but totally would be much appreciated by viewers
@ColbyJohnson3 жыл бұрын
A trick with replacing o2 sensors, is cut the wires at the end of the o2 sensor and use a standard deep well socket. Way less risk of rounding off the hex. Then you can use the o2 sensor socket to install the new one Great video, congrats on first video at the shop!
@nefnm3 жыл бұрын
92 SC400. Still have it, still love it! Have had the computer rebuilt, instrument cluster rebuilt, shocks all around and alternator. 99K miles
@matts90113 жыл бұрын
Toyota's break. They just dont break down when you need them.
@aliabdallah1023 жыл бұрын
Idk, seems like someone needed it! And it's certainly broken. It's almost like all cars break.
@matts90113 жыл бұрын
@@aliabdallah102 they had another car and just parked it. It definitely wasn't the end of there world when it decided to retire for a decent service.
@joshuaa19213 жыл бұрын
@@aliabdallah102 if someone really needed it, it would’ve been fixed and not left to sit because I mean the breaks are pretty much new
@Patrick94GSR3 жыл бұрын
Yeah my wife’s old 96 Corolla was a huge pile of crap.
@DiscoFang3 жыл бұрын
Myti Wood Definitely not true. Of all the 40-ish cars I've owned only 5 have ever let me down on the roadside and required towing. 2 of them were Toyotas.
@Miloshe713 жыл бұрын
I have 2 Toyotas. Not sure I would go back to any other car maker. Love this model Lexus.
@michaelg4923 жыл бұрын
What did you have before
@Miloshe713 жыл бұрын
@@michaelg492 2 Mazda’s. Not bad but the new one still don’t have enough room for taller people. Also decided to avoid turbo motors and 8+ speed transmissions.
@frontspring13 жыл бұрын
How many miles
@michaelg4923 жыл бұрын
@@Miloshe71 have you ever had a European car?
@Szcza043 жыл бұрын
@@Miloshe71 they have reliable turbo motors and 6 speed only autos so the new ones are a lot better
@waynekerr33413 жыл бұрын
The exhaust next to that O2 sensor is missing the heat shield. I wonder if that is a sign that maybe something has been done there before.
@brendanrice67953 жыл бұрын
Your channel is quickly becoming one of my top couple favorites!
@robertmedsker53053 жыл бұрын
Good to see you complete the circle .. you will rest easy and someone in need will be able to keep moving forward...
@terrypaquette28243 жыл бұрын
I'd love to have that lexus, its in great shape and is optioned out exactly how I'd buy one 😀