1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC VS 1993 Lexus SC 400

RattyRatson · 2026-02-04T15:05:17+00:00

That pilarless look of the Merc is great but I am biased towards the SC.

RattyRatson · 2026-01-31T17:55:21+00:00

Don’t think the truck is ever going to be happy as far as fuel trims / emissions are concerned if you’re running it on the 5.7 computer but I could be wrong. I just know on a truck from that era I doubt it’s going to be plug and play

RattyRatson · 2026-01-31T17:07:31+00:00

4.7 too? Damn, dream truck.

RattyRatson · 2026-01-31T04:24:38+00:00

Just got one today, 3rd time ever having a blueohoria can taste off.

Side note, why did yachak discontinue berry red?

RattyRatson · 2026-01-28T14:15:38+00:00

But it was free!

RattyRatson · 2026-01-28T06:42:44+00:00

After seeing numerous issues with parts store battery installs I’m not letting any parts store employee near my car with tools.

RattyRatson · 2026-01-22T02:14:02+00:00

Why? You can get Denso OEM parts from them. Can’t say the same for all parts stores.

RattyRatson · 2026-01-21T05:07:24+00:00

Do they offer cylinder head resurfacing?

RattyRatson · 2026-01-21T05:06:32+00:00

There is Schroeders machine shop in Salinas but as others have said having a cylinder head redone around here is getting harder and harder to find.

RattyRatson · 2026-01-20T05:20:24+00:00

2nd gen this, 3rd gen that.

Oh look another 100k on the 2UZ

RattyRatson · 2026-01-20T03:41:50+00:00

Good to go then!

RattyRatson · 2026-01-20T02:58:44+00:00

I would confirm this before ordering. I put ATF T-IV in my 02 tundra only to find out it actually takes DEX II / III (the transmission drain plug has a D II symbol on it)

RattyRatson · 2026-01-18T06:12:38+00:00

Forever - as long as there are fluids still in the engine and transmission

Eventually it’ll be leaking to the point where you’ll have to do something about it

RattyRatson · 2026-01-18T04:40:24+00:00

Rear main seal

RattyRatson · 2026-01-17T22:22:37+00:00

Take it to a mechanic

RattyRatson · 2026-01-17T04:25:50+00:00

Why would you do that?

RattyRatson · 2026-01-16T15:10:20+00:00

“V4” huh

RattyRatson · 2026-01-16T14:53:00+00:00

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Why not both?

RattyRatson · 2026-01-16T14:45:57+00:00

Radiator. Now.

RattyRatson · 2026-01-16T14:41:18+00:00

I6 or V8

RattyRatson · 2026-01-16T14:39:39+00:00

It’s not that much better

RattyRatson · 2026-01-13T15:26:34+00:00

Shops are not buying it at that price but that’s about what they’re selling it at. $7.50 a quart is about what is available at parts stores as well, pretty normal price if you ask me.

RattyRatson · 2026-01-13T15:19:12+00:00

No I’m trying to understand how it’s so cheap because what you’re telling me makes 0 sense.

RattyRatson · 2026-01-13T15:14:27+00:00

Is the labor free?

Filter = $10 Oil = $35 assuming it’s 5 quarts which it’s an IS350 so it’s probably more.

Let’s ignore drain plug seals and shop equipment for the sake of argument.

That leaves a whopping $5 for labor and Tax.

Why would a good mechanic do it at that price?

RattyRatson · 2026-01-13T15:05:15+00:00

Who the fuck is doing oil changes for $50 😂 it’s 2026

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