Hello everyone,
I've had my 2008 Lexus ES 350 for about 30K miles (150 to 180)

Not too sure about the maintenance hx (tried registering in Lexus, but cant find it)
I would like to maintain this car for hopefully another 70K if possible.

What should I get done in terms of tune up etc?
Was thinking about taking it to Toyota, but perhaps even the local mechanic but using OEM

Thoughts?

Thanks

 

Belts and all fluids (power steering, coolant, brake flush-). Check the tranny fluid color- if dirty, I would do a drain and fill. (use OEM fluid!!!)

 

Which belts specifically?

Thank you

 

Serpentine belt- check the condition. Replace with OEM

Also, not sure if your specific VIN falls under this TSB, but toyota/lexus put out a tsb to replace the VVTI oil cooler line. If this TSB was addressed by the previous owner, lexus probably replaced it with an updated thicker hose- if this is the case, you should definitely replace it with the ALL METAL line! If this line ruptures, your engine is done- like immediately.

here is a thread on the topic with the part numbers etc-

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...oler-line.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...-line-tsb.html

The right oil line is probably what you have- you need to replace it with the all metal line on the left.....

 

Spark plugs, flush tranny and brake lines, new fluid. Power steering fluid. Coolant.

New filters all around?

 

Do not go to a dealer, they will make up stuff and try to frighten you into spending money on stuff that could be ignored or postponed. Find a good independent Toyota or Lexus shop. Use Google and Yelp to search for ones nearby.

Mechanically this vehicle is no different from millions of other Toyota and Lexus with the same V6 engine and 6 speed automatic transmission. Every shop has worked on a Camry, Sienna, Highlander etc and they are the same as the ES under the hood! FYI tune up is not really a thing anymore, what modern cars require is mileage and time based maintenance as specified in the owners manual and identified by the posts above.

 

Yeah, I found the Lexus website not very helpful for past work done on the car, mine had the original recall for the VVTI hose and it didn't show up on the Lexus website, but when I called the dealership they were able to tell me the exact date it was done. Sometimes CarFax might have it as well.

Also, PCV Valve might not be a bad idea, the part is $10 and it takes about 10 minutes to do.