# \#is-300 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/is-300/14415.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Should the law be changed on tinted windows?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-the-law-be-changed-on-tinted-windows/189834)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-the-law-be-changed-on-tinted-windows/189834 "2026-09-29T23:50:17Z")
Hello everyone! I’m seeking your opinion on the law prohibiting tinted windows on cars 65% and down. If I’m right, it is acceptable to have your car tinted no darker than 70% in Newyork. If one has a qualifying health… --- ## [Do I need to know anything important when replacing battery myself?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-know-anything-important-when-replacing-battery-myself/200050)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-know-anything-important-when-replacing-battery-myself/200050 "2025-05-01T13:53:53Z")
Hello guys! It’s been awhile. I’ve been away due to health reasons. My 18 Lexus IS 300 FSPORT battery needs replacing. My brother in law wants to do the replacement himself but I worry there might be things I nee… --- ## [2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD differential fluid service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-is-300-awd-differential-fluid-service/198219)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-is-300-awd-differential-fluid-service/198219 "2024-12-02T01:27:21Z")
Hello everyone! My 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD FSPORT is 2,000 miles away before I need my next interval maintenance service at 70,000 miles. I suspect this will happen around March of next year. Looking through the maintena… --- ## [Lexus IS handling weirdly at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-handling-weirdly-at-high-speed/196355)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-handling-weirdly-at-high-speed/196355 "2024-09-23T22:06:21Z")
Hello everyone. Hope all is well. I believe I brought this issue to CarTalk community’s attention in recent past and so I’m asking kindly that everyone help me with this, please. I brought the car to the Lexus dealer … --- ## [Lexus IS key fob issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-key-fob-issue/195092)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-key-fob-issue/195092 "2024-06-10T02:04:59Z")
Hello everyone. Every two years I replace the key fob battery myself without any issues at all but this past week, after replacing the battery, the key fob isn’t operating like it should. The problem is that it won’t o… --- ## [Cloudy gauge cluster lens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cloudy-gauge-cluster-lens/194966)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cloudy-gauge-cluster-lens/194966 "2024-05-28T20:08:38Z")
I take my car to a car wash station where they have guys physically clean the exterior and interior of the car. About after 5 visits, I notice the gauge cluster starts to have stuff on it as shown in the picture abov… --- ## [$700 to replace spark plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/700-to-replace-spark-plug/194340)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/700-to-replace-spark-plug/194340 "2024-03-06T17:05:57Z")
Ok guys, hope everyone is doing well ! So, my car is nearing the 60,000k mileage mark and my upcoming scheduled maintenance is around the corner. I brought the car to Toyota as usual and was hit with a massive quote … --- ## [Gauge temperature needle doesn’t settle in the middle of C and H upon warming up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauge-temperature-needle-doesn-t-settle-in-the-middle-of-c-and-h-upon-warming-up/194418)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauge-temperature-needle-doesn-t-settle-in-the-middle-of-c-and-h-upon-warming-up/194418 "2024-02-25T04:35:15Z")
Hello everyone ! Now, I’m not sure if my mind is playing trick on me as to why I’m just now noticing this immediately after taking my car to the Lexus dealership for spark plug replacement and an oil change. In the… --- ## [Charging system malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-malfunction/193940)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-malfunction/193940 "2023-12-06T21:23:18Z")
2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD. FSPORT. Issue: charging system malfunction. Today, when I attempted to start the car, the car refused to start with the message on the dashboard. I then tried again and the car started just f… --- ## [Should I fix it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-it/193825)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-it/193825 "2023-11-21T01:55:00Z")
Hello everyone! My 18 Lexus IS 300 AWD FSPORT with 57,000 miles on it has 3 cosmetic issues. OEM wheels scratched up. One side mirror shell cracked ( barely noticeable) One side skirt is bent. I bought the c… --- ## [Drivers on the road, I gave a question for you](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-on-the-road-i-gave-a-question-for-you/190863)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-on-the-road-i-gave-a-question-for-you/190863 "2023-06-01T14:06:16Z")
Hello drivers out there! I hope everyone is having a fine day :beer: I wanted to ask this question for a long time but kept holding back because of fear offending people. I’m really having a problem, and I feel it… --- ## [New brake pads and rotor weird sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-and-rotor-weird-sound/190113)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-and-rotor-weird-sound/190113 "2023-04-17T01:01:09Z")
Hello everyone. I recently changed all four rotors and brake pads using OEM parts on the Lexus IS But I noticed now that when I’m almost coming to a full stop, the brake would make a sound. The sound doesn’t so… --- ## [Does Toyota use aftermarket parts on cars not belonging to them?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-toyota-use-aftermarket-parts-on-cars-not-belonging-to-them/189749)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-toyota-use-aftermarket-parts-on-cars-not-belonging-to-them/189749 "2023-03-25T13:48:03Z")
Hello guys. I’m wondering if anyone of you have experience with this particular situation. So, my 2018 Lexus IS AWD FSPORT needs back brake pads and rotors. Toyota is closest to me, whereas Lexus is an hour and so … --- ## [At what mileage do you give up on your car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-what-mileage-do-you-give-up-on-your-car/189551)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-what-mileage-do-you-give-up-on-your-car/189551 "2023-03-24T01:53:08Z")
Good evening everyone. I’m just lying in bed wondering what the CarTalk community thinks is the best mileage to trade or sell a car for a newer one, and/or whether it’s best to drive a car to the ground. Currently, my … --- ## [Intolerable wind entering car when front windows are down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intolerable-wind-entering-car-when-front-windows-are-down/189589)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intolerable-wind-entering-car-when-front-windows-are-down/189589 "2023-03-19T22:55:24Z")
The Lexus IS is one amazing car except it has a major design flaw that allows tornado-like winds to enter the car upon scrolling the front windows down. The wind is so strong and powerful, despite traveling at low spe… --- ## [Should Mavis have replaced my tyre for free?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-mavis-have-replaced-my-tyre-for-free/183771)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-mavis-have-replaced-my-tyre-for-free/183771 "2023-03-18T21:37:53Z")
Hello everyone! I’m seeking your opinion on a matter. So I bought 4 brand new continental tyres from mavis for my Lexus IS FSPORT on Monday. Then on Friday, I drove the car for the first time since the tyres were i… --- ## [Does the Lexus IS eat tires more than normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-lexus-is-eat-tires-more-than-normal/189407)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-lexus-is-eat-tires-more-than-normal/189407 "2023-03-06T02:00:05Z")
Hello everyone. So I have a 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD fsport and I’ve noticed that it eats tires more aggressively than normal, even with proper alignment and below average commute mileage. I bought the car used with appro… --- ## [“Stop for “ sign](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-for-sign/189427)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-for-sign/189427 "2023-03-06T01:46:27Z")
In parking lots, I see these signs a lot, an awful lot of them posted everywhere inside of a single parking lot. Me and my families were arguing over these signs on what they mean. I’m under the impression that… --- ## [Have tires prices increased?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-tires-prices-increased/189274)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-tires-prices-increased/189274 "2023-02-23T15:06:16Z")
Hello everyone ! One of my tires prematurely wore down and needs to be replaced. They are continental tires for my Lexus IS 300 AWD. The tires cannot rotate from front to back as they are staggered setup from fa… --- ## [Clean throttle body on Lexus IS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-throttle-body-on-lexus-is/186874)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-throttle-body-on-lexus-is/186874 "2022-10-18T21:59:23Z")
Hello guys. Today, I brought my 2018 Lexus IS AWD in for an oil change and was told that my drive drive belt was found glazed and needs to be replaced ( $ 240). Also necessary they said is to clean the throttle body (… --- ## [How to protect car headlamp from the sun?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-car-headlamp-from-the-sun/184603)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-car-headlamp-from-the-sun/184603 "2022-06-23T16:35:28Z")
Hello everyone! So, I’m just here thinking of the best way(s) to protect the headlamp of a car while it sits outside in the sun. I have no choice where I park my car. I don’t have a garage. And the sun :sunny: shi… --- ## [Coolant level concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-concern/184459)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-concern/184459 "2022-06-03T22:44:54Z")
Hello guys. I brought my car in to Toyota for them to check the coolant level. Someone popped the hood open, looked, then said it looked fine. But to me it doesn’t look fine. I’ve never seen the coolant so lo… --- ## [Battery terminal cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-cover/184146)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-cover/184146 "2022-05-21T02:14:32Z")
Hello guys. Yesterday, my neighbor and I got together to show off our identical Lexus IS 300 fsport. And during physical inspection I learned that his IS has two battery terminal covers and mine doesn’t. How import… --- ## [What do I need to know about caring for my Lexus IS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-caring-for-my-lexus-is/183712)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-caring-for-my-lexus-is/183712 "2022-04-22T02:02:59Z")
Hello everyone. First, I want to thank you all for helping me tremendously in the past with caring for my 2012 Toyota Camry SE. I’m blessed to have found this forum and the knowledgeable and experienced members h… --- ## [Is tire rotation necessary on the 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD Fsport?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tire-rotation-necessary-on-the-2018-lexus-is-300-awd-fsport/183675)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tire-rotation-necessary-on-the-2018-lexus-is-300-awd-fsport/183675 "2022-04-20T20:30:40Z")
Hello CarTalk community. So my 2018 Lexus IS AWD FSPORT sedan has different size tires in the front and in the back from factory. This makes it impossible to rotate the tires from front to back. However, google … --- ## [Car burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-burning-oil/166702)
**Author:** [@guymanthing1234458\_168744](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guymanthing1234458_168744)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-burning-oil/166702 "2020-07-15T17:26:07Z")
I own a Lexus IS 300 2001, i left the car to sit for 5 days while on a trip. when i got back i fired it up and the car misfired like crazy and had A LOT of white exhaust smoke (smelled like a 4 stroke boat engine, scary … --- ## [Throttle Hesitation/Stumbling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-hesitation-stumbling/164664)
**Author:** [@jscheiber22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jscheiber22)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-hesitation-stumbling/164664 "2020-05-22T17:45:07Z")
I know there is a lot of information on the topic out there, but everything I’ve read about throttle stumbling seems to have to do with the engine completely stalling or going up and down as the rpms increase. So in my c…