5K-mile Oil Change Interval too much?
#46
Lexus Champion
Count me in on this. I stopped DIY oil/filter changes over 10 years ago given the mess to change and dump the oil. In my younger days when I was more cashed strapped, I did most if not all of my maintenance. When I bought my first Lexus, I let either the dealer or the indie shop take care of the maintenance. My days of grease under the nails are far and few between. .
#47
Lexus Test Driver
Count me in on this. I stopped DIY oil/filter changes over 10 years ago given the mess to change and dump the oil. In my younger days when I was more cashed strapped, I did most if not all of my maintenance. When I bought my first Lexus, I let either the dealer or the indie shop take care of the maintenance. My days of grease under the nails are far and few between. .
Bill
#48
Lexus Test Driver
OK I maybe pushing it by calling the additive that Synthetics have (MOLYBDENUM, MAGNESIUM, ZINC, PHOSPHORUS) "Magic Pixie Dust" but essentially most Synthetic has a blend of typically those minerals from what I've seen on VOA.
Point being, it's not necessary to spend $100+ on an oil change.
Point being, it's not necessary to spend $100+ on an oil change.
You are correct - no need to spend big bucks on an oil change if you don't have to but some people aren't that concerned, I guess.
Bill
#49
Lead Lap
Count me in on this. I stopped DIY oil/filter changes over 10 years ago given the mess to change and dump the oil. In my younger days when I was more cashed strapped, I did most if not all of my maintenance. When I bought my first Lexus, I let either the dealer or the indie shop take care of the maintenance. My days of grease under the nails are far and few between. .
#50
Lexus Champion
#51
Lexus Champion
If anyone is considering an oil change at a dealership you can save a few bucks by looking at web sites. Most of the dealerships around here offer coupons or % off various services etc. usually it's not a big amount, but every few bucks helps. Every now and then some of them will offer a hot price on oil changes to get people to come in. My last oil change and rotation on a 2010 ES350 was $59.95.
#53
Lexus Champion
Yes, it was a Lexus dealer. I couldn't believe the price and had the services done a little before the car was due. IIRC the offer came in the mail. It was dino oil but the car was a 2010 ES350 in which I was using dino at the time.
#54
Upload your invoice so we can price match at our dealers...
#55
Lexus Champion
I don't think I can. This was nearly two years ago on the 2010. I don't have the car-Traded it in one year ago this month. It's probably too long ago to do much good. My main point was to look for dealer specials on service.
#56
Lexus Champion
I see more dealer specials from Toyota, not much from Lexus. So Toyota will perform service (non-warranty) that will be honored by Lexus if there's a problem down the road?
#57
There's a law that was enacted that allows owners to get their vehicles serviced outside of the dealer without voiding the warranty, you didn't know that?
#58
Lead Lap
I think that regarding oil changes, if one has written proof that the work was done in a timely manner, for example an invoice or service order, that this would be legally acceptable if a warranty issue arose that was directly related to maintenance. Meaning if the work was performed by other than a Toyota or Lexus dealer.
#60
Lexus Champion
Nope. Always thought if you brought your Audi A8 W12 to Toyota for general service, you might have some warranty issues down the road.