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[@Matt-ln1zl]

"It's generally just freaking out about life" Me too Lexus me too

[@lilredexptsc]

Same! 😂😂

[@raymondadams6433]

For a 15 year old car I think the design still looks nice.

[@EncrypticMethods]

Its crazy seeing those mid western cars with so much surface rust but yeah 15 years is still new to me 😂

[@vubevube]

This is still my dream car in 2021

[@b-hazy4082]

@@vubevube get the is350 man, I have the is250 and it’s kinda slow :/ but is still such a nice car!

[@MLProductions.1]

@@b-hazy4082 that melting dash on the 2IS is disgusting though.

[@MLProductions.1]

They really do. And with some minor mods. Light updated headlights and taillights they look like they can be 2016-2017 easy

[@AnontheGOAT]

“Cruising along at 60” - passes 25mph sign 😂

[@johnwardale6010]

That’s slow for the Chicago area!

[@stevemcrichards8768]

25mph is a suggestion.

[@robs5579]

lol 💀

[@kennethjanczak4900]

good spotting🤘🤘🤘

[@HarmonyHollowApiary]

Blew through a stop sign as well. 🤣

[@calbackk]

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.

[@BillsandBongs]

underrated channel for sure

[@CastroJordan]

Definitely. One of the best.

[@motorhead1933]

Let’s help him Scotty Kilmer Toyota fans

[@miaheat21180]

Much better then Samcrac that starts a car and ten years later no new updates or videos same with tavarish

[@kagisosifiso]

And i just subscribed 😂 this channel is great

[@WouterB76]

Should have at least one million subscribers.

[@markmeandering446]

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?😂

[@masjidyarasoolallahofficia3989]

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

[@anytimeminutes3992]

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.

[@joshuagibson2520]

I do what I want when I want. No wife, happy life.

[@rrocktoo]

@@joshuagibson2520 Show off!! 😂

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@rrocktoo I'll never understand dudes who talk about doing what their wives tell them.

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

I hadn't a clue that "fusible link" assemblies existed, you learn something new every day! ☺👍

[@kalmdwn7711]

Looks like a troubleshooter caused more trouble😳

[@Liberalmediasucks]

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? 🤷

[@olivergalman7319]

How do i register for a free car? Just curious...

[@WaggaWagz]

Never through I could sit here for 40 minutes and watch someone fix a car…I love it!!!

[@ottoendres9840]

I didn't even noticed the video was that long xD

[@emmanuelowusunuama4765]

Was overwhelmed

[@tbrown9222]

If there was ever a content creator to support it is Alex. You seem like such a great guy.

[@tombrooks5933]

plus he breaks it down for those of us who don't wrench every day

[@aldozampatti]

+1

[@brandonpanozzo86]

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

[@placeyplacey]

Hear hear from the U.K. 👍

[@fozpringle1]

@@placeyplacey mat Armstrong is one from the uk thats a really good diyer, seems like a great guy

[@FitmentIndustries]

MAN, you have the coolest toys! Shops looking awesome Alex! Keep killin' it! -Sean

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks Sean! It's coming together for sure

[@princessbenitabryant1968]

@gra foeh I drive one of dose. It an amazing car.

[@yousafusman7717]

@@LegitStreetCars please do a cold air intake

[@karlkirk715]

TALK TO THE HAND !!!!

[@derrickna409]

Where's the shop gonna be located? I wanna stop by & say my helloooo's 😁

[@admranger]

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!

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

*Spirited*

[@damiendale8384]

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.

[@mattnowlin6626]

Someone's going to be lucky to get that car, I think its a really nice car.

[@princessbenitabryant1968]

Yes it is, and am another model. lol

[@ytsux9259]

That person can then sell the car for about $10K because it has low mileage and it's been refreshed inside out by him. 😂

[@princessbenitabryant1968]

It is a nice car, I drive the 2011 120k on the clock.

[@Spillmansgarage]

@BAPESWIMTRUNKS 2K it is for a Toyota. Used to see these come in with 300k or more all the time in the service department.

[@Dd-mt5ol]

@BAPESWIMTRUNKS 2K yeah low miles for me 130k plus is then alot

[@zmejce14]

You can tell Alex is doing well when he is able to splurge money on windshield wipers...

[@tripleogpoppy270]

Facts

[@Chris_A_]

@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'.

[@ProCarsGaming556]

@@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”

[@donaldramsamugh1723]

@@ProCarsGaming556 I kinda figured that too buddy, it's just a joke keeping it spicy nuh!

[@MrKalula]

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)

[@bedsidewithjpgriz7459]

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

[@MELLIEbevhills]

This is a very SATISFYING project to watch!!!!

[@rjechols2059]

One of the few KZbinrs that can actually keep me captivated for a whole video. Great work

[@enricotavella4148]

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-su2mi]

@@enricotavella4148 yepp 100%

[@DanielIliev]

@@enricotavella4148 couldn’t agree more.

[@mathewfullerton8577]

Congratulations on getting into the shop! But the biggest issue is OBVIOUSLY the front hood struts.

[@Oo-IIII-oO]

That's the least of issues. Once the car is fixed, there's no need to open the hood :)

[@alvingaldamez2242]

Legit car KZbinr who actually works on his cars🔥

[@SuzukiKid400]

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.

[@damascus-ut1ee]

Alex hold the auto button down for 40 seconds and it will go through a cycle and close the sunroof!

[@tombrooks5933]

i agree, from experience.

[@dingleberries360]

He's not the smartest. What did you expect lol

[@KelsS1k]

Its not something you need to know.

[@IKhanNot]

@@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?

[@ahyaan2552]

@@DenisBonichov cody is missing his brain, please excuse him

[@Samrio]

Your channel has basically become my favorite adult version of Saturday Morning TV.

[@negativeZed]

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

[@seriousrampage]

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]

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]

I ment dubbled her

[@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032]

The 11 dislikes are probably the people and mechanics that tried to fix this car before Alex...

[@BoomBustProfits]

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....

[@danrademacher85]

@@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.4187]

It's the merc vids that got a lot of people in. It's the great presentation that keeps everyone here

[@vernongamble1115]

@@BoomBustProfits I will gladly give him my beloved Merc for that Lexus, he just made it as reliable as my Marquis! Calm down....lol

[@boostfrog]

@@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.

[@jaimeleal1674]

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.

[@kellykleenautodetailing397]

I want to know what that cabin air filter and engine air filter looks like!

[@Schmandy]

Loving the content! The giveaway car projects you do are awesome. First its interesting seeing the troubleshooting and the repairs, but also the feelgood part when you give it to someone who deserves it. Keep up the good work!

[@doopyou]

29:23 Is it just me or did Alex just function as his own torque wrench?? That is some max level behaviour

[@TorturedPeace]

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!

[@DiscoFang]

The single dads too! The relatively unsung heroes.

[@michaela2776]

All I can say is wow. I’m a guy that doesn’t know much about mechanic all I’ve done is changed the spark plugs on my bmw to save some bugs. I find this video so interesting. This guy is a Dr in mechanic.

[@yoramlatier6222]

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

[@campwalosi4256]

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.

[@DiscoFang]

Indeed. True car-guys aren't brand-snobs.

[@karmachochi]

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...

[@tickl3m3vil]

@@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

[@jdantigua1999]

This is why I love your channel; You fix things that at first appear wrecked!

[@kylemcweeny878]

211 its a sign that your channel has been reborn! A new life a new beginning!

[@supahone3]

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.

[@MeatballGarage]

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 👍

[@dingleberries360]

Because he barely does anything

[@ricecakeFTW]

You deserve every bit of that shop man. 🤙

[@Oscar-yh5ho]

Great job Alex. We appreciate the longer videos without milking content. Keep it up!

[@darthtruk7206]

That’s awesome you got it going so easily. You’re a good man for what you do helping people out!

[@colchronic]

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

[@eVerProductions1]

How would you fix this issue

[@ytsux9259]

@@eVerProductions1 By making it not leak onto the O2 sensors. LOL 😆

[@colchronic]

@@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

[@larrysorenson4789]

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.

[@goclunker]

Smart man. Oems do some idiotic stuff with plastic fasteners and bolt head size mismatching for no reason

[@longjohn77]

Some bean counter probably decided they could save .3 of a cent per unit by doing it that way.

[@lilredexptsc]

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.

[@six6goddess214]

Who in the world would thumb down this great man? We need more real men like him. Love you babe

[@MrPrestige350]

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 :)

[@okussidenote3261]

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

[@kellywoo3767]

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-vp7lp]

They certainly do, found this on an RX I owned.

[@victorlanghout4139]

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 !!!!

[@rdellota]

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.

[@philb707]

Never thought about opening the fill plug before the drain plug. This is why I love this channel.

[@conner768]

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

[@Jerry-dk8se]

Sometimes it's the simple repairs that are needed? I wish more mechanics could learn how to logically troubleshoot. Great job, Alex! 👍🇺🇸

[@rea2605]

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.

[@kennethwilliams7697]

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!

[@raphaelmartel3853]

These full length videos are great. See a lot of things getting done..I'm hooked.

[@placeyplacey]

This is fast becoming the best channel for this kind of car content 👍👍

[@michaeltutty1540]

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.

[@arlynecantrell4268]

Amazing! You are a really good man! Thank you for fixing cars and giving them away, the recipients are very lucky!

[@j7114]

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.

[@jamesreeve1729]

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

[@j7114]

@@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.

[@henrymatthews9365]

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. 👍

[@mmdias87]

Great video! Nice to see old cars that are still good being put to use and being fixed properly!

[@brendanrice6795]

Your channel is quickly becoming one of my top couple favorites!

[@SOHCGT96]

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.

[@xwhels]

18:10 thats not a fake pedal thats a foot rest

[@dawicked2k8]

I LMAO when Alex said that

[@andromeda9340]

sometimes it's called a dead pedal 👍

[@andydufresne8034]

This thing has so much in common with my 2007 Solara Sport. Same steering wheel, stalks, shifter, and design elements. I bought it from a Kia lot near Dinseyland with 45,000 miles, no oil in the engine, and a bad wheel bearing. It was just so gorgeous I decided to give it a chance and have put 100,000 miles on it commuting between San Diego and LA pushing the stout 150 horsepower four cylinder to its limit on a constant basis. It was offered with a V6 but the four cylinder is perfectly matched to the chassis, and I love naturally aspirated engines and reving that thing out is a blast. And the chassis and steering are sweet. It's silver with shiny wheels and it looks like a fighter jet and still turns heads to this day. In 2017, I traded it for a fully loaded 2015 V6 Accord Coupe Honda Certified from a Honda dealership. There was an interior smell that I assumed to be leather cleaner, but the next day I saw a cigarette burn in the headliner and realized it was a smoker's car and the smell was imported tobacco. The sale came with a three day cooling off period and the dealership agreed to let me out of the deal and give me back my Toyota, but it all took a week to unfold in which time the Honda's 19" wheels gave me a beating and I was getting sick driving it from the harshness of the ride. My heart began pining for the Toyota and I worried I would never see it again, and when I finally got it back, I thought I might never let it go again, and I still feel that way. I've driven so many modern cars and felt overwhelmed by the technology and underwhelmed by the way they drive. I love the Solara's simple analog elegance, quality, and driving pleasure. I've had two Accords and two Civics and this is my first Toyota, but I think of myself as a Toyota guy now and have a whole list of them I intend to acquire. I'm working on accomplishing my dream and when I can finally affford nicer cars, I see myself keeping this one, possibly restoring it and swapping in a manual, and giving it a special place on display in my garage as the trophy car in which I won the rat race.

[@leftyrncii980]

Came for the Merc content, hooked by the cool rescues of everyday drivers. Well played Alex, well played.

[@jackrobb1609]

I dont have a vote, but if I did. I would say please de-fog the headlights and fog lights.

[@Jil1A]

I'm sure he's going to do it

[@joepacelli9713]

He is going to replace the headlights he said that at the end if the video the driverside is broken

[@jackrobb1609]

@@joepacelli9713 Yep I was a little trigger happy with the comment. Love to see he is going to fix them!

[@khansaab36]

I love this channel, you are very thorough in all your repairs, explain everything nicely.👌🏽👌🏽

[@LMacNeill]

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!

[@moneygeewtee]

I've been watching off and on for awhile. This one made me subscribe...NICE JOB!!!!!!

[@Miloshe71]

I have 2 Toyotas. Not sure I would go back to any other car maker. Love this model Lexus.

[@michaelg492]

What did you have before

[@Miloshe71]

@@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.

[@frontspring1]

How many miles

[@michaelg492]

@@Miloshe71 have you ever had a European car?

[@Szcza04]

@@Miloshe71 they have reliable turbo motors and 6 speed only autos so the new ones are a lot better

[@jdcarguy1242]

Hose down the dip with naptha then pressure wash. Way easier than trying to peel it.

[@mrjesuschrist2u]

Have a technique/process?

[@vinny6_9]

yeah, whoever dipped those wheels was a ding dong... def use a solvent and hose it down, should come right off.

[@jesusbaez4427]

Awesome video looking forward to the next one, loved the way you have those tools organized in there, i need that for my tools in my garage.

[@bigsteve777able]

some people you like straight away and this guy is one of them, great video.

[@curvs4me]

I've had issues like that from broken chassis grounds. Entire groups failed with good fuses

[@curvs4me]

@@wingmantx caddys and Oldsmobiles in new england

[@flyski7473]

That’s my dream car. Absolutely love the styling.

[@bigjohnson7415]

Me too. Just love the look. And Toyota reliability.

[@6ixslow]

Hey Alex! My name is Alex as well and I’ve been watching your videos for a long time now and I want to congratulate you on your huge ambition to show us how much your really know on cars! I am 19 years old from Texas how I came across your videos was that anytime I would have trouble with my own family’s car I would help them out with the little bit of mechanical experience I’ve gained. I personally loved working on my 2006 Chevrolet Silverado until July 17,2020 my Truck got stolen☹️I made a police report I looked for it all over town! Got as much help as I could and I had NO LUCK☹️since this day my luck hasn’t been great. Cars are getting more expensive and making a choice over going college or working full time to get a car again hasn’t been easy considering that I have a single mother with 5 kids ☹️ i love watching you le videos!

[@heuster]

Love that you show all the misses, messes, and successes! Nice job!

[@audraius]

You are like the Macgyver of auto mechanics! You tackle really big problems with a cool calm logical way of thinking and expertise, good job on resurrecting the Lexus!

[@onoik2008]

needs a swiss army knife

[@nosaint01]

congrats Alex, love the progress of your channel and your shop!

[@michaelmoore7550]

That was awesome watching you fix that! Can't wait to see what's next.

[@BradColemanisHere]

Great job troubleshooting and fixing. I learn so much from this type of video. I really want to see this one cleaned up now!

[@zollotech]

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.

[@jamesreeve1729]

It's funny it's life time fluid in America but not in other countries .

[@mez6256]

The IS250 is boring?? 😅 I'm sure you didn't try it. Did you judge Lexus from the Corlla experience?

[@Dirtyboxer1]

@@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.

[@DiscoFang]

@@DenisBonichov The platform this car is built on is called the Toyota N platform. Its a Toyota.

[@simonsimpson4695]

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!

[@lesleymunro4964]

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

[@simonsimpson4695]

@@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.

[@DodgerBluetC]

Been watching your videos over the last couple months to a year. Don't know why I didn't subscribe, I like that you don't feel it with BS. You do what the title says and don't drag it on for two more videos. Awesome content sir.

[@Valdi22-]

This guy is the type of friend everyone should have!

[@harared831]

I have owned several Toyotas and a Lexus and the best engine oil by my experience is Castrol. Happy to see you found the gremlins.

[@Toguro-oy3ld]

Alex’s hands on mechanical vids are a treasure, love this content!

[@johnbartolome6585]

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.

[@vnegron3]

This was a great resurrection video, looking forward to seeing how it all comes together for some lucky person! Keep up the great work, love seeing the Toyota products!

[@unnamedsully237]

I love the content, really appreciate the channel.

[@kevindunlap8309]

I love watching these types of videos. Keep them coming Alex

[@shiraza923]

Awesome video, enjoyed the 1st part and looking forward for more parts ❤️ keep up the great work

[@larrypendleton8195]

Props to you my man. Enjoyed this video, can't wait for the next. Thumbs up and subscribed.

[@kevinc31]

This was a great episode. Love all the troubleshooting. Awesome content keep it up. That shop is looking amazing. love the new lifts.

[@ezerio027TV]

Love it when I see notification for new video! Nice garage Alex!

[@itzdavian1353]

Can’t wait for detailing. Great job restoring this car👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✨✨

[@nefnm]

92 SC400. Still have it, still love it! Have had the computer rebuilt, instrument cluster rebuilt, shocks all around and alternator. 99K miles

[@PMajorTremblay]

So Happy for you Alex! Been a subscriber from way way way back! Congrats on the success!

[@maxcactus7]

What a fantastic find & fix. Great job, Alex! Looking forward to future videos re: this Lexus.

[@robertmedsker5305]

Good to see you complete the circle .. you will rest easy and someone in need will be able to keep moving forward...

[@beastfromtheeast9318]

10mm is a must for Toyota’s, Honda and nissan

[@RealKevGotEm]

Is it all of the Japanese cars Lmafo