# \#es300 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/es300/703.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2020 Lexus ES 300h - make/model of battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lexus-es-300h-make-model-of-battery/175338)
**Author:** [@Rombar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rombar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lexus-es-300h-make-model-of-battery/175338 "2021-02-22T15:15:15Z")
Make and Model of 12 V Battery --- ## [2016 Lexus ES 300h gas mileage drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lexus-es-300h-gas-mileage-drop/167327)
**Author:** [@bossmanny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bossmanny)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lexus-es-300h-gas-mileage-drop/167327 "2020-07-22T00:59:32Z")
My gas mileage on 2016 ES300H went from 40MPG to 35 MPG. Anyone else experience tis problem. Took it in for service, they said everything checked out, nothing wrong!! --- ## [2003 Lexus ES 300 evap codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-es-300-evap-codes/114914)
**Author:** [@FilipPascale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FilipPascale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-es-300-evap-codes/114914 "2020-06-13T08:47:43Z")
My check engine light came on so I had my mechanic check the code. The code was po441 and po442 evap system.They did the smoke test and found the fuel filler neck needed to be replaced. 200 miles later it came on again s… --- ## [1998 Lexus ES 300 - time vs. mileage for service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es-300-time-vs-mileage-for-service/161469)
**Author:** [@Rod\_PatFoster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod_PatFoster)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es-300-time-vs-mileage-for-service/161469 "2020-03-22T14:05:17Z")
Hi: My wife and I have a 1998 Lexus ES300 with 85,000 miles on it. We are now in our (very) late 80’s and drive less than when we were younger. We always had the vehicle serviced at 5,000 miles or 3 months, which ever oc… --- ## [Surging and hesitating 2000 Lexus ES 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-and-hesitating-2000-lexus-es-300/158190)
**Author:** [@MarcBurnworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarcBurnworth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-and-hesitating-2000-lexus-es-300/158190 "2020-02-09T19:01:33Z")
My car is surging and hesitating. My check engine light is blinking. --- ## [2019 Lexus ES 300h gets fewer mpg than advertised](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-es-300h-gets-fewer-mpg-than-advertised/157748)
**Author:** [@Fred33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fred33)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-es-300h-gets-fewer-mpg-than-advertised/157748 "2020-02-02T19:06:42Z")
my 2019 Lexus 300h hybrid has been registering about 29 mpg in town and not more than 35,5 on the road… far below the 44/45 advertised when i bought it six months ago. also after start, it sounds like engine comes on wi… --- ## [Did Firestone take me to the cleaners?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-firestone-take-me-to-the-cleaners/156386)
**Author:** [@ArnieGesch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArnieGesch)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-firestone-take-me-to-the-cleaners/156386 "2020-01-18T17:01:13Z")
while having my car serviced at a Firestone service center, they found a nail in one tire that was just 9 years old. I don’t drive a lot of miles in a year so there was about 6/32 of tread left on the tire. They said t… --- ## [1999 Lexus ES 300 - front end bottoming out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-es-300-front-end-bottoming-out/147383)
**Author:** [@GeorgeBuntrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeBuntrock)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-es-300-front-end-bottoming-out/147383 "2019-08-24T20:26:11Z")
We have a 1999 Lexus ES300 with 200,000 miles and runs great. We have changed the rear shocks a few years ago, but now when we encounter a big enough dip in the road the front end bottoms out. Replacing the front struts … --- ## [Worried about keeping my 2013 Lexus ES 300h](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-keeping-my-2013-lexus-es-300h/143798)
**Author:** [@CarolSegreti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolSegreti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-keeping-my-2013-lexus-es-300h/143798 "2019-07-06T21:06:49Z")
Dear Car Talk: Let me start by saying I am a female 77 years of age and I drive a 2013 Lexus Hybrid purchased in November 2012 with approximately 36,000 miles on it now. My dilemma is how long can I keep my current ca… --- ## [1998 Lexus ES 300 - good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es-300-good-deal/143232)
**Author:** [@richard40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richard40)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es-300-good-deal/143232 "2019-06-29T01:38:30Z")
Thinking of buy lexus 140K miles. I am not a mechanic. Guy wants $2000. what problems should I expect from ES300. I get oil chg 3000 miles. --- ## [2000 Lexus ES 300 automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es-300-automatic-transmission/134842)
**Author:** [@B\_Ross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B_Ross)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es-300-automatic-transmission/134842 "2019-03-03T00:28:33Z")
As a long-time (70+ yrs) shift stick driver, I found it disconcerting when driving an automatic shift and coming to a lengthy red light and feeling the car wanting to go forward. I reasoned that I would not only save ga… --- ## [2001 Lexus ES 300 check engine light - knock sensor codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-check-engine-light-knock-sensor-codes/125712)
**Author:** [@PatB32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatB32)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-check-engine-light-knock-sensor-codes/125712 "2018-10-10T03:54:26Z")
On highway driving only, if I come to a full stop at a light, AFTER gradual acceleration, I see that the rpms move to between 3000-4000 rpms (normal rpm speed is 2000 when driving at speeds of 55-65 mph). What are possib… --- ## [1993 Lexus ES 300 runs rough, CEL on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-lexus-es-300-runs-rough-cel-on/125363)
**Author:** [@Alan44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-lexus-es-300-runs-rough-cel-on/125363 "2018-09-21T20:40:32Z")
3 and 5 low compression got spark engines runs rough engine light on. --- ## [Using gas without ethanol in 1999 Lexus ES 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-gas-without-ethanol-in-1999-lexus-es-300/124138)
**Author:** [@TONYROMEO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TONYROMEO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-gas-without-ethanol-in-1999-lexus-es-300/124138 "2018-09-01T16:37:17Z")
Can I use gas without ethinal in my vehicle? I now use it in my lawn mower and snow blower. Carburetor in my lawn mower used to get dirty with ethinal. Since using straight gas, no more trouble. Car has 115,000 miles on … --- ## [2000 Lexus ES300 Rough Idle, Blinking Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es300-rough-idle-blinking-engine-light/123252)
**Author:** [@nfrishbe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nfrishbe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es300-rough-idle-blinking-engine-light/123252 "2018-08-28T01:30:12Z")
Hi folks, I’m looking for help diagnosing a problem in my 2000 Lexus ES300. The situation is that this car is likely to be “retired” in approximately 2 weeks regardless of what the nature of this issue is, so I really … --- ## [2000 Lexus ES 300 - can't get new key fob out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es-300-cant-get-new-key-fob-out/123482)
**Author:** [@JanieBell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanieBell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es-300-cant-get-new-key-fob-out/123482 "2018-08-23T18:07:56Z")
I have a 2000 lexus es300. I ordered a key fob on line. Went to dealership and had key cut. Put key in ignition but cannot get the key out. It will turn on and off but cannot get it out. --- ## [2002 Lexus ES 300 Low Idle, and](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-low-idle-and/122820)
**Author:** [@Intuitx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Intuitx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-low-idle-and/122820 "2018-08-13T13:02:58Z")
So I have a 2003 Lexus ES 300 and it has had a few issues in the past with the Alternator and starter both of which I have replaced. Though, now the car is idling low and has the battery light on even though I replaced t… --- ## [2001 Lexus ES 300 alternator dropping voltage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-alternator-dropping-voltage/121831)
**Author:** [@manuel26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manuel26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-alternator-dropping-voltage/121831 "2018-07-29T15:32:06Z")
My Lexus’s alternator drops voltage to between 11.5-11.95 ( via volt meter) after shopping store to store for an extended period of time during the day. However, when it cools off by not driving it for an or or two, it c… --- ## [2002 Lexus ES 300 is dripping gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-is-dripping-gas/121690)
**Author:** [@CHARLESHENSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHARLESHENSON)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-is-dripping-gas/121690 "2018-07-26T18:29:47Z")
Right àfter a fill up.I parked the car with the back in down hill .then after a little while gas started dropping from under where the tank is. --- ## [2003 Lexus ES 300 air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-es-300-air-conditioner/119993)
**Author:** [@thomas12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomas12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-es-300-air-conditioner/119993 "2018-06-29T03:38:48Z")
2003 Lexus ES300 Blinking lite on AC … replaced Relay stills blinks now what? --- ## [Exhaust repair and less power?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-repair-and-less-power/116061)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-repair-and-less-power/116061 "2018-04-23T01:28:56Z")
My son’s car had a hole in front of the muffler. The whole system was rusty and marginal, so we replaced all the pipes and the muffler. The car now seems to have less power. I know that opening the exhaust can increase… --- ## [1992 Lexus ES 300 seeking a rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-lexus-es-300-seeking-a-rebuild/115166)
**Author:** [@JimRiehle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimRiehle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-lexus-es-300-seeking-a-rebuild/115166 "2018-04-08T19:05:46Z")
Love this car, it’s got a manual tranny. I’d like to have the engine rebuilt, maybe get a few more hp while we’re at it. Local Lexus dealer won’t touch it, and won’t recommend anyone to do the rebuild. Can someone re… --- ## [1995 Lexus ES 300 speedometer needle won’t move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-lexus-es-300-speedometer-needle-won-t-move/114959)
**Author:** [@teresasullivan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teresasullivan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-lexus-es-300-speedometer-needle-won-t-move/114959 "2018-04-04T02:34:44Z")
my speedometer needle does not move from resting position. CE light had come on, and speed sensor was replaced as well as the ECM. It began to work, 30 miles later it is not working. What is up or for that matter down? --- ## [Outer tire rod question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outer-tire-rod-question/112051)
**Author:** [@jc20022002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jc20022002)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outer-tire-rod-question/112051 "2018-02-07T21:36:17Z")
Hi, I need a new outer tire rod on my Lexus ES 300. The tire rod was priced at 108.99 each. A new steering tire rod end and wheel alignment was quoted. The store also said I needed new shocks/struts, new suspensions stru… --- ## [Where to have exhaust work done?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-have-exhaust-work-done/111994)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-have-exhaust-work-done/111994 "2018-02-06T05:07:02Z")
My son needs a muffler assembly on his 1999 Lexus ES300. Where to have it done? One of these muffler chains, like Monroe? An independent specialist muffler shop with good reviews? Brakes Plus which seems to be honest? An… --- ## [2 VVT solenoids on 1999 Lexus ES300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-vvt-solenoids-on-1999-lexus-es300/111677)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-vvt-solenoids-on-1999-lexus-es300/111677 "2018-01-26T03:16:14Z")
VVT replacement job with oil change. $700. Sounds too steep to me. Comments? --- ## [Rain Water Leaking In (2000 Lexus ES300)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-water-leaking-in-2000-lexus-es300/109086)
**Author:** [@nfrishbe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nfrishbe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-water-leaking-in-2000-lexus-es300/109086 "2017-11-04T00:10:07Z")
Hi folks, I have a 2000 Lexus ES300 and I’ve had water pooling on the floor on the driver’s side, both in the front and in the back. The carpet in both areas is soaked. It’s happened twice after very heavy rainfall. … --- ## [Electrical spook](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-spook/106697)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-spook/106697 "2017-08-09T02:53:42Z")
My son is driving along and suddenly all his instruments go dark and the speedometer drops to zero. The car continues going along normally. In a couple minutes, the panel comes back and everything looks normal. ??? --- ## [Intermittant Overheating Problem (only over 90 degrees outside) with 2001 Lexus ES 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-overheating-problem-only-over-90-degrees-outside-with-2001-lexus-es-300/98728)
**Author:** [@srluker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srluker)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-overheating-problem-only-over-90-degrees-outside-with-2001-lexus-es-300/98728 "2017-05-29T01:22:01Z")
I have a 2001 Lexus ES 300- 120,000 miles. For over a year, I have been having problems with it over heating sporadically. It only happens when it is 90+ degrees outside-I live in Texas, so this happens alot. It always … --- ## [Universal Lubricants](https://community.cartalk.com/t/universal-lubricants/103992)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/universal-lubricants/103992 "2017-05-17T14:13:05Z")
I need to set up an oil change in a remote location. I am using Brakes Plus based on recommendations. They use "Universal Lubricants" oil. Anyone know anything about this brand? I never heard of it before. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/es300/703.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=es300)