Where is everyone servicing your ES?
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#47
I get that doing your own maintenance is not everyone's cup of tea, but the amount of money saved over time on this can be significant. Some folks prefer the convenience and peace of mind of getting it done at the dealership and that's fine, but once you cross over to doing some basic maintenance on your own, you realize the amount of money the dealership's been asking for basic things like an oil change and tire rotation is a bit much. For example a 5 qt jug of Mobil 1 or Pennzoil 0W-20 oil runs about $25 - $30. Add another 2 qts since the ES takes about 6.4 qts and still you're at $35 - $40. Couple this with a high end $12 Mobil 1 filter and your cost is about $47 - $52 for an oil change. Invest $125 or so in a battery powered impact wrench and tire rotations are easy peasy (or it's free at discount tire once the OEM tires are replaced)
https://www.costco.com/Mobil-1-Full-...100169812.html
I would have to buy a 2nd 6-pack to get the remaining 0.4 quarts.
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#49
Since the Toyota dealer added on BS service the last time I tried them, which made it more expensive than Lexus, I'll be trying the Lexus dealer again next time. But I'll compare prices across two dealerships, and I'll also bring my own oil.
Do I have to buy a certain kind of oil filter? If I buy Mobil 1 from Costco.
The Toyota dealer also wasn't much cheaper than the Lexus dealer, when I called for the prices, before they added on the BS charges. It was only a little bit.
Do I have to buy a certain kind of oil filter? If I buy Mobil 1 from Costco.
The Toyota dealer also wasn't much cheaper than the Lexus dealer, when I called for the prices, before they added on the BS charges. It was only a little bit.
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Of course, I am sure we all agree no point going to those kind of places that offer "free" brake or transmission inspections. Wonder if they still do that...sure thing inspect my transmission for free and then wait for the bad news on how much work you will need.....
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