Bought a LEXUS LS 400 with issues because I can, but you shouldn’t. Buyer Beware!!

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Күн бұрын

The search for a new
(when I say new I mean 28 year old car)
daily driver is finally over,
but this is not just your average daily driver.
1996 LEXUS LS400
* It’s equipped With the legendary 1UZ-FE Engine Which is FAA approved for use in an airplane.
* Although not impressive by today’s standards:
260hp @5400 RPM
270 lb-ft. @4400 RPM
Is nothing to be ashamed of.
* Proven reliably, that is good for 1 million miles (Known for its overbuilt and over engineered engine, comes stock with a forged crankshaft)
* 60 mph in 7.5 seconds
* 1/4 MILE 15.2 s @ 94.3 mph
* Top Speed 155 mph
* One Very Smooth Operator, The seats are some of the most comfortable in the business.
* Bargain sedan, with luxury features that still impress today.
* With comfort in mind, it’s insulated from the outside world, so the driver can just relax.
* Over a period of 5 years and an estimated $1 billion was spent in research and development of the LS400.
* With a fairly decent fuel economy rating for a V8
17 mpg city & 23 mpg highway
(20 mpg combined)
Follow me along the ups and downs in this journey, where I’ll drive,repair,enjoy and explore this Legendary 90’s luxury sedan that rocked the automotive industry to its core.
This is still, in my humble opinion,
the BEST vehicle you can buy for $5000 or less.
Let me know what are your thoughts on this
in the comments section below ⬇️
Products/parts used:
Anti seize Lube
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Denso Oxygen sensor (Part# 234-4603)
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Toyota ATF Type T-4
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Penzoil High Mileage 5W30 oil
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OEM OIL FILTER (Part# 90915-YZZD3)
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ENGINE AIR FILTER
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CABIN AIR FILTER
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OEM TOYOTA BRAKE FLUID Dot3
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Brake Calipers Crush Washers
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- Odor Eliminator Spray Can
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Tools used:
6” Quick car Ramps
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PITTSBURG TAP AND DIE SET # 41452
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Oxygen Sensor Socket set
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Tire thread Depth Gauge
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HAISSTRONICA Solder Seal wire Connectors
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Heat Shrink Tubing
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Heat Gun
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Vikings Garage Patch and Stickers
vikingsgarage.etsy.com
I hope you found this video to be helpful.
As always,
Show us your support by sharing and liking the video.
Thank you for watching!!
#lexusls400 #ls400 #1uzfe #usedcars #diy #fix
#luxury #carrepairs

Пікірлер: 43

@alexgalea1215 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video, good luck in the future. I've got the 1997, just getting it ready for road worthy MOT test here in the UK. Few things I've come across so far: The temp gauge was an issue (might have been the same for the first car you looked at) and it was just the gauge. I had to use a salvage yard replacement as they're discontinued in Japan. Easy to replace, but all parts are HIGH END quality and you want to make sure you don't even breathe on them. The plastic on the cluster is like a piece of flawless matt granite. The brake master cylinder is discontinued. All other brake OEM parts are available. The main ECT sensor is available, but the secondary one (name + part number can't remember right now) seems to be discontinued. Normally I think they're next to each other by the thermostat, but my version just seems to have main ECT one. The OEM oil filters seem to be made in Taiwan & China. They only sell the Chinese ones here in the UK, buy they're from Taiwan in Japan. The coolant expansion cap is discontinued, I can't even find a TRD one - or if I can, it doesn't look the same. All other caps are good to go. I think something to do with the coolant expansion tank is discontinued as well. Other parts I've replaced: radiator, thermostat, coolant blower valve (the valve that lets the coolant to the blower), brake pads & discs, all caps, filters. Some body trim (scratched trim) needs doing after the MOT and I can still get that as well. Generally most parts seem to be available in Japan. And I got some from America as well - taking into account LHD & RHD. Hope it works out. I plan on keeping mine until I die.

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

Can’t thank you enough for all the valuable information. They are great cars and worthy of the extra care. Stay tuned, lots more coming. I do plan on racking up a lot of miles on it.

@alexgalea1215 4 ай бұрын

@@VikingsGarage Made a mistake: oil filters mad e in Thailand not Taiwan. Was a bit late when I posted this. Thanks again for the video, all the best.

@FreedomLover170 4 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to the next episode. I'm hooked, lol 😂

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

😅 I left so much good meat still in the bone. I appreciate you watching!! 🤘🏻

@paulsanchez4141 9 күн бұрын

Great video keep the LS coming

@VikingsGarage 9 күн бұрын

Oh it went.😅

@ian0841 4 ай бұрын

Love this car video. I picked up a 2006 Lexus recently and I am going through it refreshing some of the parts as well.

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

They are great cars right! Which model did you get? I appreciate you watching!!

@ian0841 4 ай бұрын

ES330. I noticed there is not a ton of content on them on KZfaq. The FWD V6 doesn't seem to get as much attention as the silky smooth legendary V8!@@VikingsGarage

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

@ian0841 this is true! But hey you got your sea nice reliable car nonetheless, those v6 are super reliable. Best off luck with it!!

@ironmike92 4 ай бұрын

Nice v8! Those older lexus cars are tanks and have 3 or 4 extra screws per cheap clips comparing to modern cars. Good and bad lol. Those engines I believe can get 500k with good maintenance.

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I love it! Your absolutely right about it all, but 1 thing… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdJnaM2qxtG6p3U.htmlsi=W1xwX61w7huUZvbl

@jimmulderig743 4 ай бұрын

Good call

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

👍🏻

@jimmulderig743 4 ай бұрын

Where in Pa? I’m from Scranton.

@jimmulderig743 4 ай бұрын

Carbondale

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

@jimmulderig743 Carbondale, name of the place is EZMAN auto Sales. Beware, shady business. That’s all I can say for now. Read the reviews.

@FBobby 4 ай бұрын

Man when you first showed the up close of the brake line I INSTANTLY saw there were no crush washers. WTF..... Oh and what's up with that backing plate. It looks like its seen better days too.

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

You my friend have very good eyes, the backing plate feel off when I took the wheel off. I didn’t even bother to mention that.If you watch the footage close, the backing plate it’s actually sitting on the wheel itself. 😅 Little by little, w’ll bring this old lady back to her former self or at least close to it. Thank you for watching!

@FBobby 4 ай бұрын

@@VikingsGarage Yeah i had a car in yesterday for inspection that was about half a step away from being in the same condition. Then one after it that had no backing plate left at all. Thank YOU for putting out great content.

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

@FBobby I appreciate your support! 🙏🏻

@Black0ut9150 4 ай бұрын

Lol i bought an LS400 first now im looking for a 4 runner

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

Both great vehicles in their own right!! 👏🏻

@teamhonzilla 4 ай бұрын

That JDM 🔥🔥🔥❤️ I have a question how much would it cost me for a softex oem 4runner ORP seats two front and rear seats no 3rd row from Toyota plus intall two front heated seats THANKS!!!

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

If you’re vehicle doesn’t have heated seats, the main harness is different so is the multiplex. What you mentioned is so expensive to accomplish…. You better of getting another 4Runner. Those softex seat covers are also not cheap.

@teamhonzilla 4 ай бұрын

@@VikingsGarage Do you know the price by any chance? Thanks

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

@teamhonzilla no I don’t.

@teamhonzilla 4 ай бұрын

@@VikingsGarage okay Thanks!

@Thankyou_3 4 ай бұрын

Nice car but definitely you have to be mechanically inclined to own something this old and this complex in electronics.

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

That is undeniably true! It’s a great car but get ready to wrench and diagnose. Currently running and riding like a dream! The 4Runner stuff ain’t going nowhere, I love my 4Runner!!

@KendrasEdge757 4 ай бұрын

JUST ordered a patch and a sticker from your Etsy shop. Headed to VA after you process it! Just happened to see the link for them in your description lol never noticed it in all this time lol Ooooh this is gonna be a good series!! Saw another mechanic on here do a video on an SC430 that was all rusted out underneath, but beautiful body and interior. He claimed it was “the most hated sports car”, but I don’t think he’s a yota fan like we all are though so that’s expected from those types. He just mad because they don’t require a lot of visits to the mechanic and therefore don’t make him money like fiats and fords/chevys do lol anyways, can’t wait to see everything done with this beautiful car that surprisingly doesn’t seem to have too much rust for where you live!! Definite plus there!! Appreciate’chya!

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support!! I’ll get that out tomorrow. Yeah she’s not so bad, have been driving it during the week. SMOOTH!!

@KendrasEdge757 4 ай бұрын

@@VikingsGarage I realized after I ordered it that the patch came with a sticker lol that’s ok though, can never have too many stickers!!

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

@KendrasEdge757 Absolutely!!