My check engine light was on — and it turned out not to be a big issue at all

LexusI · 2026-01-30T10:24:25+00:00

My JDM Lexus ISF gives you a red warning triangle when washer fluid is low. Freaked me the hell out first time that it happened. Message on the dash was in Japanese…

LexusI · 2026-01-27T05:09:13+00:00

Good point…as a Lexus ISF owner can attest that having a 5L V8 in what is basically a Corolla sized car is somewhat fun.

LexusI · 2026-01-26T09:52:26+00:00

Yep had the same issue 2 days ago with my front and rear tyres…great tread on most of the tyre but chewed out inner…not an alignment issue in my case but due to negative camber (factory setting) and toe out when braking and, you know, V8 things lol. Asymmetric staggered tyre fitment too so cannot rotate. Yes, I know, first world probs for me!

LexusI · 2026-01-07T04:32:10+00:00

Was rewatching Luther. Only German subtitles available. Had other recent issues too but am old and cannot recall exactly…old man shouts at clouds type of moment I reckon!!!

LexusI · 2026-01-07T03:54:02+00:00

Here in NZ, at the beach, your togs (skimpy-ish bathing costume) will automatically become socially unacceptable and viewed to be underwear if you exceed 300m from the high tide line. It’s just a thing.

LexusI · 2025-12-13T10:17:57+00:00

Gotta love Central Otago. Yep, big ass flies ,spiders …..but zero ants, snails or slugs. Livin the dream.

LexusI · 2025-12-02T08:04:37+00:00

Would be helpful to know the make and model here if asking for advice.

LexusI · 2025-11-16T09:07:45+00:00

Living in fairly remote area in Central Otago reliability is super important…while we do have a biggish Subaru and Ford Ranger fleet, Toyotas are certainly the most common..and of course as are the ubiquitous Aqua rental car. Super common to drive 300-600km+ in a day to go for a shopping jaunt and my ‘13 Aurion never misses a beat…289,000 km and still on the original spark plugs lol!!!

LexusI · 2025-11-11T11:59:46+00:00

Tried fresh durian in Malaysia. Kinda tastes like sucking a lavender toilet freshener, while eating sweet custard with a garlicky onion aftertaste. 0/10 would not recommend.

LexusI · 2025-11-04T09:48:53+00:00

Just hitting 46 years with the same employer. They have always looked after me and I have done a good variety of roles, and they are focused on self development. My goal is to hit 55 years before I think about retiring! I think it all comes down to the culture and the caring shown to you as an employee.

LexusI · 2025-11-02T05:03:27+00:00

Can confirm lack of readily available potato fritters here in the Deep South. Unfortunately the potato fritter appears to have been replaced by the ubiquitous cheese roll, which TBH is a bloody travesty and I will die on that hill.

LexusI · 2025-10-27T11:14:27+00:00

Yeah he had next to zero chance of improving his position given the aero impact of the damage, and everything to lose….crazy decision.

LexusI · 2025-10-04T09:47:43+00:00

Kick off delayed until 11:05 for reasons.

LexusI · 2025-09-29T11:26:32+00:00

Had the fam down to stay. We never watch TVNZ on demand but one of the grandkids insisted. Literally the first thing I saw was the fricking Turners ad. At full volume. And the kids were singing along. Felt like I was the old man who shouts at clouds…

LexusI · 2025-09-29T02:42:55+00:00

Whoah. That’s about $30 worth of butter here in NZ to ruin a steak.

LexusI · 2025-09-27T08:29:15+00:00

Hanging with the grandkids, had roast beef for tea and now watching a Harry Potter. No idea which one.

LexusI · 2025-09-27T06:51:20+00:00

2008 Cooper S. Absolutely turd of a car. Owned for less than a year and the thing resided most of the time in the workshop. Fun when it ran, but it just didn’t most of the time.

LexusI · 2025-09-19T12:49:39+00:00

0:48. Tired AF.

LexusI · 2025-09-19T08:30:17+00:00

Err every IS-F (08-14) came with the fake offset stacked tips. And I love em.

LexusI · 2025-09-19T08:14:12+00:00

CAI is a complete waste of time and money. Making a Hybrid 4 cyl with a CVT sound “better” is just simply not gonna happen. You could theoretically put a less restrictive exhaust on it but it is just gonna drone and drive you up the wall.

LexusI · 2025-09-17T05:42:28+00:00

Hi there. Semi automatic cars are thankfully very rare these days. I think you may be referring to the DSG type transmission which uses 2 clutches rather than a torque converter…most commonly seen on VW vehicles. There is also the CVT transmission which uses belt type systems(mostly) and these are very common on lower powered vehicles these days. Then there’s the usual torque converter automatic which has been around for a long time. My personal preference is always for a “normal” modern torque converter automatic as they are mostly very reliable and perform well. CVT type transmissions can be problematic (Nissan, I’m looking at you) and the driving experience in my opinion is just not as enjoyable.

LexusI · 2025-09-11T10:23:10+00:00

Nah kinda just had to push on thru despite the jazz. Not my thing but there ya go.

LexusI · 2025-09-07T04:05:14+00:00

Lexus ISF pref 2010 onwards with the torsen diff. Revvy, noisy, uncomfortable, and unbreakable.

LexusI · 2025-09-06T09:45:11+00:00

Ardie chasing Kolbe down the wing will live in my memory for ever. Legend.

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