First oil change
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First oil change
Hi,
The dealer told me I only need to change my ES350 oil every 10k miles. Do you change your oil the very first time before you reach the 10k mark?
How much does your dealer charge for oil change and tire rotation? Do we get the first two services (5k and 10k) for free?
Thanks.
The dealer told me I only need to change my ES350 oil every 10k miles. Do you change your oil the very first time before you reach the 10k mark?
How much does your dealer charge for oil change and tire rotation? Do we get the first two services (5k and 10k) for free?
Thanks.
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Hi,
The dealer told me I only need to change my ES350 oil every 10k miles. Do you change your oil the very first time before you reach the 10k mark?
How much does your dealer charge for oil change and tire rotation? Do we get the first two services (5k and 10k) for free?
Thanks.
The dealer told me I only need to change my ES350 oil every 10k miles. Do you change your oil the very first time before you reach the 10k mark?
How much does your dealer charge for oil change and tire rotation? Do we get the first two services (5k and 10k) for free?
Thanks.
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Holy cow. And I thought Jiffy Lube's prices were ridiculous. That's unbelievable. I guess I'll start saving up now so I'll be prepared when my free service ends. I can't even imagine myself admitting to my buddies I paid $180 for an oil change. "Hey guys, I'm going get an oil change. Any of you spot me a couple of hundred bucks?" I guess it comes with the territory though. I'll get used to it I suppose.
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Change it yourself for about $25.00...
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Admittedly I wouldn't know what I'm doing. But I guess on the plus side my Lexus dealer has breakfast tacos and muffins. And when I want water, it comes from a special purified water machine. The ownership experience seems great. I guess I'll just focus on that.
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The total cost includes the oil change, check and tire rotation. You can just have them change only the oil - I can get that done from my dealer for about $80, one of their advertised specials. Rotate the tires yourself or thru Costco, and that'll save you a few more bucks.
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The reason it is so expensive (at least part of the reason) is that synthetic oil is used. (Some dealers offering specials may use a synthetic blend.)
For warranty purposes, resale value, and longevity of the motor, you may want to let Lexus handle your oil changes.
For warranty purposes, resale value, and longevity of the motor, you may want to let Lexus handle your oil changes.
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First-time Lexus owner here (since May 2013) and I have a question about oil changes (sorry if I'm thread-jacking):
10K miles would roughly be 14 months' worth of driving for me. Should I go with the recommended 10K-mi interval or go with an annual schedule? Driving condition is fair (not dusty with summer-like condition year round).
10K miles would roughly be 14 months' worth of driving for me. Should I go with the recommended 10K-mi interval or go with an annual schedule? Driving condition is fair (not dusty with summer-like condition year round).
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Good point. In this age of upselling, I'd follow the recommendations of Irv Gordon, with now over 3 million miles on his Volvo - follow the owners manual, written by the people that knows what's best for you car, the designrs and engineers. Also saw this on 200k+ vehicles:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorze...-200000-miles/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorze...-200000-miles/
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Bill from PA - unless you find some real cheap 0w20 synthetic, I don't think $25 is doable even DIY. The 350 takes 6.5 quarts. If you use Toyota Genuine Motor Oil (Mobil One rebranded and specially formulated for Toyota/Lexus), the cost is anywhere from $5-8 a quart. Walmart sells several brands of 0w20 in 5 quart jugs for $25-30 if you'd rather go that route.
To avoid the unreasonable dealer oil change pricing, the best bet is to find a reputable independent licensed mechanic - Internet search, Angie's list, yelp, etc. I use one that has years of Japanese vehicle experience - I bring the oil/filter and he charges $10 for the work and $8 for a rotation. Just be sure to keep good records in case of a warranty issue.
Now I know there are those who subscribe to only using the dealer because they want the peace of mind that if something goes wrong, the dealer is on the hook - those folks probably don't mind paying $180 for something that should be no more than $75-80.
Also beware of what they charge to change your engine air filter and cabin filter - these filters can be purchased online for a reasonable price and the DIY is fairly easy to do in 10-15 minutes.
Bill in CA
To avoid the unreasonable dealer oil change pricing, the best bet is to find a reputable independent licensed mechanic - Internet search, Angie's list, yelp, etc. I use one that has years of Japanese vehicle experience - I bring the oil/filter and he charges $10 for the work and $8 for a rotation. Just be sure to keep good records in case of a warranty issue.
Now I know there are those who subscribe to only using the dealer because they want the peace of mind that if something goes wrong, the dealer is on the hook - those folks probably don't mind paying $180 for something that should be no more than $75-80.
Also beware of what they charge to change your engine air filter and cabin filter - these filters can be purchased online for a reasonable price and the DIY is fairly easy to do in 10-15 minutes.
Bill in CA
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First-time Lexus owner here (since May 2013) and I have a question about oil changes (sorry if I'm thread-jacking):
10K miles would roughly be 14 months' worth of driving for me. Should I go with the recommended 10K-mi interval or go with an annual schedule? Driving condition is fair (not dusty with summer-like condition year round).
10K miles would roughly be 14 months' worth of driving for me. Should I go with the recommended 10K-mi interval or go with an annual schedule? Driving condition is fair (not dusty with summer-like condition year round).
Bill G
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In the long run, changing your oil your self possibly saves nothing, in fact it may cost you. Like most high end vehicles, cars that are fully maintained and serviced by the dealer are worth more when trading-in or selling privately.
My local Lexus dealers offer competitively priced oil changes and scheduled maintenance. My selling dealer will pick up my car and drop off a loaner for me to use until they return my vehicle after the service. Can't ask for any better than that.
My local Lexus dealers offer competitively priced oil changes and scheduled maintenance. My selling dealer will pick up my car and drop off a loaner for me to use until they return my vehicle after the service. Can't ask for any better than that.
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Bill from PA - unless you find some real cheap 0w20 synthetic, I don't think $25 is doable even DIY. The 350 takes 6.5 quarts. If you use Toyota Genuine Motor Oil (Mobil One rebranded and specially formulated for Toyota/Lexus), the cost is anywhere from $5-8 a quart. Walmart sells several brands of 0w20 in 5 quart jugs for $25-30 if you'd rather go that route.
To avoid the unreasonable dealer oil change pricing, the best bet is to find a reputable independent licensed mechanic - Internet search, Angie's list, yelp, etc. I use one that has years of Japanese vehicle experience - I bring the oil/filter and he charges $10 for the work and $8 for a rotation. Just be sure to keep good records in case of a warranty issue.
Now I know there are those who subscribe to only using the dealer because they want the peace of mind that if something goes wrong, the dealer is on the hook - those folks probably don't mind paying $180 for something that should be no more than $75-80.
Also beware of what they charge to change your engine air filter and cabin filter - these filters can be purchased online for a reasonable price and the DIY is fairly easy to do in 10-15 minutes.
Bill in CA
To avoid the unreasonable dealer oil change pricing, the best bet is to find a reputable independent licensed mechanic - Internet search, Angie's list, yelp, etc. I use one that has years of Japanese vehicle experience - I bring the oil/filter and he charges $10 for the work and $8 for a rotation. Just be sure to keep good records in case of a warranty issue.
Now I know there are those who subscribe to only using the dealer because they want the peace of mind that if something goes wrong, the dealer is on the hook - those folks probably don't mind paying $180 for something that should be no more than $75-80.
Also beware of what they charge to change your engine air filter and cabin filter - these filters can be purchased online for a reasonable price and the DIY is fairly easy to do in 10-15 minutes.
Bill in CA