Thank you so much! I have watched a handful of your videos for help. Each were wonderfully made and extremely helpful. You have definitely saved me some money and helped me feel a bit more accomplished doing it on my own!
I appreciate you taking the time to write such a positive comment. Feels great reading stuff like this. Glad I was able to save you some money! Wish you and your Lexus the best! 🙏🏾🙌🏾
I cannot stop sneezing every time I get in my car so I assume my cabin air filter needs to be changed, thank you for the video you make it look so easy. I will order one online now and put it in myself when it arrives
Thank you for sharing man!! I just saved some money by not paying for this!! Got an inspection and this was on the list for like $35, TH-camd it and found your video. Thanks again!
@@SaraiGarage It was on the edge away from you. However Toyota OEM filters have an arrow that indicates which side goes up. Most aftermarket filters indicate "air flow" in which case the arrow needs to point down.
Thank you bro! Really helped me out so much! Got a question though, from where did you get that silver trim on your glovebox? It looks so much better with it on
You’re welcome brother 🙏🏾 You’re talking about that skinny silver trim piece that goes across the entire thing right? It’s stock like that from the factory on all IS’s! Call your Lexus dealer, ask them for the part number. Some are stingy, if they won’t give you the part number, keep calling diff Lexus dealers till you get the answer. Type that into Google and you will find dealers across the country selling that part at wholesale (30-70% off) Goodluck my man! 👍🏾
@@SaraiGarage Thank you brother. I'm from Germany, and here we most of the time got the IS220D, which is the same IS, just with a 2.2 liter 4 cylinder turbodiesel engine and that's the one I personally have. The diesel version of the IS isn't even available in the U.S. as far as I know🤔 Here I've never seen one with the silver trim, that's why I was so surprised, because it makes it look much better xD. Maybe I'll find someone selling such a glovebox cover
@@gopanski5330 A diesel IS sounds crazy! Haha I looked into it a bit more and it actually might have to do with model years. In the US, these cars were refreshed in 2011 and produced as facelifted models until 2013. My car is a 2011. All 2006-2010 IS’s, regardless of trim or options, do not have the silver piece of trim. Every IS from 2011-2013 DOES have the trim. It might have been a small change made during the refresh that I didn’t even notice until you pointed it out. Go look at used models in Germany and see if it’s the same for you as well. My guess is that it is. Goodluck with the modification. If you don’t find a way to add it on, you could always just add some aluminum-looking wrap/ film!
@@SaraiGarage Oh you are right! I found one of the very late ones from 2012 which does have the silver trim piece. Think I'll just get a silver wrap or something haha. Or I get lucky and I find such a glovebox. Thank you though💯
No you have to put mask on every A/C vents so you don't breath covid 19..... Also wash the tires because its always touching the road. Also you can put vaccine in the fuel tank
That is usually battery or coolant related. We had this problem in our BMW X5… the coolant hoses had paper thin cracks that were letting coolant leak onto the alternator and burn. The burning coolant smelled exactly like rotten eggs. Check all coolant hoses and battery components. Also check if battery has good voltage at start-up or if it’s on its way out.
There’s a door behind the cover that automatically opens or closes with motors depending on your setting. Remove the shelf, and then remove the first hard plastic cover in the back of the glovebox. Then turn your A/C from recirculating to ventilating back and fourth…. You’ll see the motorized door open and close. You need to be in recirculating AC for the door to open.
I have a 250 and it’s been great. Bought it in 2016 with 50,000 miles. It is now 2023 with 136,000 miles. I have had 2 problems over my entire 7 years of ownership. The problems were a MAF sensor going bad (common) and my ballast failing (common). Other than that, it has been perfect. I think these cars still look timeless and the interior looks amazing, especially when comparing to Audi’s or BMW’s of the same era. Value for money there is no better used car out there. The only real problem with these things is the back seat. Don’t buy this if you’re going to drive people like kids in the back a lot. Buy an ES instead and you’ll thank me later! Goodluck my friend 🙂
Jaymark Hawlader no! It’s a kit! Essentially it is the same as a wrap only they’re pre-cut pieces with adhesive attached. You just line it up and press it on! I believe carid.com sells them for $150-300 depending on finish. I forget what they’re called exactly! The previous owner installed the ones in my car!
@@Jeelaski You most likely have some problem going on regarding your battery or coolant system. If I had to put money on it, I would say your battery is going bad or you have some parasitic draw that’s negatively effecting the battery. This is just my guess though. Goodluck! Let us know what it ends up being once you figure it out! 🙏🏾🙂
@@SaraiGarage So basically the problem came from filters but under the rear bumper . there are pressure vents or air outlet vents, vent valve, rear quarter outlet vents, are the names they have been called. They are accessed from the trunk one on each side, under where the amp is and on the other side. They are black vents with a rubber flap these break or even come off which in turn allows the exhaust to enter the cab of the car. All you have to do is replace them. $20-$30 for each one!! Also will fix the issue with the stereo not working when it rains due to the condensation that builds up around the amp ,
@@Jeelaski Were you the same person that asked this question in the IS Freaks facebook page!? haha The same question you posted here showed up there like a few days later by someone and I instantly thought of this comment! If it was you, I saw that post as well!! Very helpful! I never knew those vents existed but my IS has had that random problem with the amp as well! It only happened one time to me on a day when it rained really hard! My screen worked fine but I lost all audio. I told myself I would investigate later when I got some free time. The best solution I could find on the forums at the time was "surround your amp in towels problem solved" LMAO Anyways, thank you for coming back and commenting a follow up! That's so strange that this was the solution to your egg smell problem. I've never had anyone say this was it. From my experience in BMW groups it always ends up being battery or coolant related hence why I thought that was the problem. I AM SUPER GLAD YOU GOT IT TAKEN CARE OF AND YOUR LEXUS IS HEALTHY THOUGH!! I will be making a video fixing those vents on my own car this summer when I get back home from college so my amp doesnt fail! Thanks again for sharing so other people can read this going forward. Wish you and your lexus the best my man!
@@SaraiGarage No im not the guy from facebook but I should definitely join the group. And yeah so everything Amp related come from thoes pressure vents they allow water near the amp thats what cause the popping sound when you turn the radio on , and it even allow the bad exhaust smell in your car . I appreciate your channel bro keep up the good work and ill definitely the video when you release it .
It’s not really a size. The filters are specific to each model. Check the description of this video. I provided the OEM part numbers from Lexus if you want a genuine Lexus filter and also Amazon alternatives. Hope that helps my man
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Thank you so much! I have watched a handful of your videos for help. Each were wonderfully made and extremely helpful. You have definitely saved me some money and helped me feel a bit more accomplished doing it on my own!
I appreciate you taking the time to write such a positive comment. Feels great reading stuff like this. Glad I was able to save you some money! Wish you and your Lexus the best! 🙏🏾🙌🏾
I cannot stop sneezing every time I get in my car so I assume my cabin air filter needs to be changed, thank you for the video you make it look so easy. I will order one online now and put it in myself when it arrives
Goodluck with the repair!!
Thank you so much! I just replaced my cabin air filter for the first time on this car. Always paid someone. Now I can do it myself!
Thank you for sharing. Doing more on my own to save money.
Thank you. That was a great clear concise video 🙂
Thank you! Im glad the video helped you!
Thank you for sharing man!! I just saved some money by not paying for this!! Got an inspection and this was on the list for like $35, TH-camd it and found your video. Thanks again!
I read the manual and it says nothing about keeping the air conditioner working while replacing the filter. Why you do it???
Thank you , We found that very useful to replace our new one 👍👏
There's a flow direction marker on the filter, you should check which direction the air flow moves and then align the filter.
Otherwise, nice video!
Steve Nguyen Didn’t notice that when I was installing! Thanks for the heads up!
@@SaraiGarage
It was on the edge away from you. However Toyota OEM filters have an arrow that indicates which side goes up. Most aftermarket filters indicate "air flow" in which case the arrow needs to point down.
good video helped me a lot
I like when I need help with my car and you have the vids for it ✊🏾
You know I got you! 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Literally thank you !
Glad it helped!
Good job
Have you ever had an issue with Lexus IS 250 side mirror being loose?
Tracy Nguyen No I have not, sorry I couldn’t help
I was trying to remove the shelf but i had issues pulling it out from the side. Used lots of energy as well but it doesnt seem to just come out.
Did you do it?
@@xsayoex yes i managed to, eventually.
Loook at the arrows on the side of the air filter . It does matter what size is up.
You’re right. Didn’t see it while filming but caught it later on while editing. Good catch!
tq Bro. very helpful
The filter itself has an up indicator on it. It’s on one of the white sides.
Thank you bro! Really helped me out so much! Got a question though, from where did you get that silver trim on your glovebox? It looks so much better with it on
You’re welcome brother 🙏🏾 You’re talking about that skinny silver trim piece that goes across the entire thing right? It’s stock like that from the factory on all IS’s!
Call your Lexus dealer, ask them for the part number.
Some are stingy, if they won’t give you the part number, keep calling diff Lexus dealers till you get the answer.
Type that into Google and you will find dealers across the country selling that part at wholesale (30-70% off)
Goodluck my man! 👍🏾
@@SaraiGarage Thank you brother. I'm from Germany, and here we most of the time got the IS220D, which is the same IS, just with a 2.2 liter 4 cylinder turbodiesel engine and that's the one I personally have. The diesel version of the IS isn't even available in the U.S. as far as I know🤔 Here I've never seen one with the silver trim, that's why I was so surprised, because it makes it look much better xD. Maybe I'll find someone selling such a glovebox cover
@@gopanski5330 A diesel IS sounds crazy! Haha I looked into it a bit more and it actually might have to do with model years. In the US, these cars were refreshed in 2011 and produced as facelifted models until 2013. My car is a 2011.
All 2006-2010 IS’s, regardless of trim or options, do not have the silver piece of trim. Every IS from 2011-2013 DOES have the trim. It might have been a small change made during the refresh that I didn’t even notice until you pointed it out.
Go look at used models in Germany and see if it’s the same for you as well. My guess is that it is.
Goodluck with the modification. If you don’t find a way to add it on, you could always just add some aluminum-looking wrap/ film!
@@SaraiGarage Oh you are right! I found one of the very late ones from 2012 which does have the silver trim piece. Think I'll just get a silver wrap or something haha. Or I get lucky and I find such a glovebox. Thank you though💯
THANK YOU!
Good video, thanks
Thanks
Thank you for the quality review
what happens if i forgot to turn my car on before replacing the cabin air filter?
Car explodes
Will this protect me from covid 19
No. You would have to install an ultraviolet light that emits UV-C light in order to do that. Beside that's not how the virus is transmitted.
No you have to put mask on every A/C vents so you don't breath covid 19..... Also wash the tires because its always touching the road. Also you can put vaccine in the fuel tank
@@suhaibali2716 Lmao
Those ppl makes some pretty funny comments. I love that...
Lol I know this was 2 years ago but they make an N95 one now 😂
Strong egg smell could it be my air filter?
That is usually battery or coolant related.
We had this problem in our BMW X5… the coolant hoses had paper thin cracks that were letting coolant leak onto the alternator and burn.
The burning coolant smelled exactly like rotten eggs.
Check all coolant hoses and battery components. Also check if battery has good voltage at start-up or if it’s on its way out.
Awwww thank you sooo much ❤️💯
I was planning on doing this myself but it seems a little to involved so i’ll just take it to the dealership
Super simple. Remember to put mode on “recirculating” to access the cabin filter tray. Worst part was cleaning out the glove box.
I let the oil change place charge me before but this is like $100 cheaper
Bro its literally 3 mins of work lol if this is too hard for you please stop driving all together
Nice!
Can you explain why to leave the ac running?
There’s a door behind the cover that automatically opens or closes with motors depending on your setting.
Remove the shelf, and then remove the first hard plastic cover in the back of the glovebox.
Then turn your A/C from recirculating to ventilating back and fourth…. You’ll see the motorized door open and close.
You need to be in recirculating AC for the door to open.
What oil do you use in your is250
The video was helpful but do you know or have you heard of something clicking in there?
You don't spray it with cologne? You have a nice smell coming in when you drive.
I know this is a little off topic but do you like your is350? Im looking to buy one thats an 07 with 160,000 km. Curious if they are a good car
I have a 250 and it’s been great. Bought it in 2016 with 50,000 miles. It is now 2023 with 136,000 miles. I have had 2 problems over my entire 7 years of ownership. The problems were a MAF sensor going bad (common) and my ballast failing (common). Other than that, it has been perfect.
I think these cars still look timeless and the interior looks amazing, especially when comparing to Audi’s or BMW’s of the same era.
Value for money there is no better used car out there. The only real problem with these things is the back seat. Don’t buy this if you’re going to drive people like kids in the back a lot. Buy an ES instead and you’ll thank me later! Goodluck my friend 🙂
Спасибо братик из России 🇷🇺
Dzieki :)
P P nie ma za co!
Sarai Garage haha your Polish language its very well :)
P P Thank you!! I try my best! 🙂
Carbon is for odors actually. HEPA is for fine dust and allergens.
I’m sure you’re right. I was just repeating what the Lexus Dealership Parts Desk said to me. Thanks for sharing that for everyone else!
@@SaraiGarage that’s what I assumed. Meant to say charcoal* not carbon
Me forcing and ripping the filter out for 5 years 😂😅
Lmao
Cool thanks
What is the name of the flap at 1:57 ? Mines fell in and I can’t get it out so I need to replace it.
That’s what she said
lmao did you ever get the replacement haha. just call you local lexus and ask to speak to someone in the parts department and they’ll help you
@@michael96701 i unscrewed the bottom paneling and easily accessed it.
Did you wrap the area around the screen
Jaymark Hawlader no! It’s a kit! Essentially it is the same as a wrap only they’re pre-cut pieces with adhesive attached. You just line it up and press it on! I believe carid.com sells them for $150-300 depending on finish. I forget what they’re called exactly! The previous owner installed the ones in my car!
Sarai Garage thank you very much! And great vids.
im a littile bit
late but does tht fix the issue of a rotten egg smell?
every time my rpm go pass 4000 theres a nasty smell
@@Jeelaski You most likely have some problem going on regarding your battery or coolant system.
If I had to put money on it, I would say your battery is going bad or you have some parasitic draw that’s negatively effecting the battery.
This is just my guess though. Goodluck! Let us know what it ends up being once you figure it out! 🙏🏾🙂
@@SaraiGarage So basically the problem came from filters but under the rear bumper . there are pressure vents or air outlet vents, vent valve, rear quarter outlet vents, are the names they have been called. They are accessed from the trunk one on each side, under where the amp is and on the other side. They are black vents with a rubber flap these break or even come off which in turn allows the exhaust to enter the cab of the car. All you have to do is replace them. $20-$30 for each one!! Also will fix the issue with the stereo not working when it rains due to the condensation that builds up around the amp ,
@@Jeelaski Were you the same person that asked this question in the IS Freaks facebook page!? haha
The same question you posted here showed up there like a few days later by someone and I instantly thought of this comment!
If it was you, I saw that post as well!! Very helpful! I never knew those vents existed but my IS has had that random problem with the amp as well! It only happened one time to me on a day when it rained really hard! My screen worked fine but I lost all audio. I told myself I would investigate later when I got some free time.
The best solution I could find on the forums at the time was "surround your amp in towels problem solved" LMAO
Anyways, thank you for coming back and commenting a follow up! That's so strange that this was the solution to your egg smell problem. I've never had anyone say this was it.
From my experience in BMW groups it always ends up being battery or coolant related hence why I thought that was the problem.
I AM SUPER GLAD YOU GOT IT TAKEN CARE OF AND YOUR LEXUS IS HEALTHY THOUGH!!
I will be making a video fixing those vents on my own car this summer when I get back home from college so my amp doesnt fail!
Thanks again for sharing so other people can read this going forward. Wish you and your lexus the best my man!
@@SaraiGarage No im not the guy from facebook but I should definitely join the group.
And yeah so everything Amp related come from thoes pressure vents they allow water near the amp thats what cause the popping sound when you turn the radio on , and it even allow the bad exhaust smell in your car .
I appreciate your channel bro keep up the good work and ill definitely the video when you release it .
What size was that?
It’s not really a size. The filters are specific to each model.
Check the description of this video. I provided the OEM part numbers from Lexus if you want a genuine Lexus filter and also Amazon alternatives.
Hope that helps my man
@@SaraiGarage 🙏🏻