Not going there any more for non-warranty service. Other than that except oil change, no big service has been required. Even without the misquote, it would have been cheaper than the Lexus dealer - same goes for certain parts - cheaper at Toyota than Lexus, same part. Also, they are a bit sloppy. We perform extensive evaluations to determine which tires are best suited for your vehicle. The guide explores self diagnostic measures that ensure you catch any minute mechanical problems before they becomes. It's been 7 months now since I last had service, and I only put on 3500 miles since then.
An Amsoil dealer I spoke to said I could go to 15k or more with no problem. So take a few minutes to schedule Lexus maintenance in Pleasanton at Lexus of Pleasanton, and your car will thank you. As a Lexus owner, there are common you can diagnose with a small amount of vital knowledge. That being said, I must also mention that it really pays well to do your homework before taking your car in. By Zach Bowman For those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicle's braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and empty Starbucks cups to a stop hundreds of times before you get to work.
Lexus experts recommend maintenance of filter and in spans of 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 miles. Looking for a Lexus service center near the East Bay Area? Nonetheless, the fuel filter is located in the fuel pump assembly in the gas tank, located in the back seat. It is supposed to be changed every 90k mi. If you're planning for a road trip, or just looking for ways to keep your car healthy. Tow truck driver said I could just splice on a new cable end. As far as using local repair garages, whether I use them or not depends upon the difference in cost of service and the complexity of the task.
To help your Lexus perform to its full potential, trust its care to those who know it best. Hi, On this topic, I'd like to get some general feedback on maintenance costs. I have been very pleased with this vehicle. Is this all written in their lunch hour by Lexus trainee mechanics grovelling for a job?? No issues whatsoever with the hybrid battery. Brake fluid is every 30k miles, timing belt change at 90k, engine and inverter coolant change at 100k, Spark plugs 120k. A subscription lets you receive detailed maintenance reminders, vehicle health reports and valuable service alerts to keep your Lexus running like a Lexus.
I pointed out to the trader that the car probably needs a service because it's 10k since the last one - he says that it only needs an oil change, which he's happy to do. Heat produced during heavy and prolonged braking affects the fluid's operation and also when it vaporizes or air seeps in. First, I feel that it is expensive. But I do have a bad story about Lexus service. Wakeymike answered 3 months ago Reading these blogs.
Due: Description: 5,000 Miles 1 item to Rotate, 1 item to Replace, 1 item to Torque, 1 item to Change fluid, 1 item to Inspect 10,000 Miles 1 item to Rotate, 1 item to Replace, 1 item to Torque, 1 item to Change fluid, 1 item to Inspect 15,000 Miles 1 item to Rotate, 1 item to Replace, 1 item to Torque, 1 item to Change fluid, 9 items to Inspect, 2. Also replacing tires uniformly prevents non-uniform wear and tear. I found this out the hard way: took the car for inspection at the dealarship where I moved. It keeps the acids from forming in the oil and the oil from braking down. Since we don't have an oil temperature monitor in our Lexus, I can tell you only how hot the oil in my Corvette gets after a 15-mile commute at 50 degrees F ambient temp. I would rather have a used Lexus than any new euoropean car. They changed managers at one point and the pace went downhill fast.
Still, I may get my own analysis done to show others who many not believe. That list of stuff they give you quite frankly takes 5 minutes to do. Nothing out of the ordinary has been needed. Brake fluid transfers force of a pressed brake pedal onto the wheel hub and lubricates movable parts in braking system to prevent corrosion. A Lexus with a dirt clogged filter has less power and rough idles. Every new Lexus comes with complimentary first and second scheduled maintenance services. The biggest difference is when you drive a Lexus with 150k compared to other types you will notice a big difference.
Daily Slideshow: Club Lexus forum member mmade22 is no stranger to wrenching Lexus vehicles. Inspections, clean this, check that. It goes without saying that these pieces wear out, but they do so slowly, meaning you may not notice they need attention until. Do you think it's necessary to have the service now since it's over 6 months or I should wait until the car hit 5000-mile interval? Doug answered about a year ago My 2007 400H with 187,000 miles on it mostly in Arizona still has original brakes and I've seen no degradation in mileage or hybrid battery condition. I can tell you that Toyota, Lexus,and Honda require far less reconditioning than any of the other models.
Even without the misquote, it would have been cheaper than the Lexus dealer - same goes for certain parts - cheaper at Toyota than Lexus, same part. All maintenance has been performed in a timely manner at either the Lexus or Toyota dealerships according to the manufacturer's recommendations. They always seem to have a long list of things to do for each scheduled visit. Had an oil change in San Francisco and your brakes done in Seattle? Car is not under warranty anymore. Daily Slideshow: Club Lexus forum member mmade22 is no stranger to wrenching Lexus vehicles. Here's an interesting article about extended drain intervals: The service advisor to whom you spoke should take a look at some of the oil analysis data that was presented to those synthetic oil users who left their filters in place for 10,000+ miles.
They always seem to have a long list of things to do for each scheduled visit. If there is more than one Lexus dealer in Montreal, you should try another one - dealership experience varies widely between dealerships. Air filter replacement can begin after 10,000 to 30,000 miles. Is the cost just part of being the owner of a premium car? A 10-mile drive may not be sufficient to get your oil temperature up that high. I assume that your hybrid had no problem.