Hello. I am posting here for the first time. I just bought a 2003 IS 300 and can not find a manual anywhere. Then I found out there are no manuals when I called a Lexus dealership. So I am wondering if anyone knows what model-specific tools I need to do an oil change and change my brake pads. (ie. what wrench size, etc.) I have only worked on cars with my brother before and I moved away so he can not help me right now. Thanks for any information!
- Bryten (your new lil sis)

hey, im an ex lexus tech, i still work for tom williams lexus in birmingham but now i do something called clear bra installations. my email is leap_cfp@hotmail.com. or you can find me at http://leap.moonfruit.com drop me a line if i dont answer all of your questions. to change the oil you will need a 14mm wrench. the filter can be taken off from the top with a oil filter socket im not sure of the exact size. i purchased mine from matco tools. for brakes you will need a 12mm,14mm and a 17mm wrench or socket. also you will need a large pair of channel lock plyers to recollapse the caliper pistons. drop me a line if there is anything else i can help you with even though i no longer turn wrenches i have access to most information you might need.
good luck
jason peacock

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Hello. I am posting here for the first time. I just bought a 2003 IS 300 and can not find a manual anywhere. Then I found out there are no manuals when I called a Lexus dealership. So I am wondering if anyone knows what model-specific tools I need to do an oil change and change my brake pads. (ie. what wrench size, etc.) I have only worked on cars with my brother before and I moved away so he can not help me right now. Thanks for any information!
- Bryten (your new lil sis)


bpodwys,

Even though the Parts department will not sell you a Maintenance Manual you can get one here for your computer.........

http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/1747390

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