Do I trust local gas station to do timing belt?
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My 2004 GS430 is now at 98000 miles. (Bought at 80000 2 years ago). It's time to do the timing belt. Should I trust my local gas station mechanic to do it? Or should I take it to a Lexus dealer?
So far they have done new shocks, LBJ, and steering bushings for me with no problems. I'm just worried about the belt being more complicated.
Also at 100K miles, any other recommendations for service? New spark plugs?
So far they have done new shocks, LBJ, and steering bushings for me with no problems. I'm just worried about the belt being more complicated.
Also at 100K miles, any other recommendations for service? New spark plugs?
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Originally Posted by geebee
My 2004 GS430 is now at 98000 miles. (Bought at 80000 2 years ago). It's time to do the timing belt. Should I trust my local gas station mechanic to do it? Or should I take it to a Lexus dealer?
So far they have done new shocks, LBJ, and steering bushings for me with no problems. I'm just worried about the belt being more complicated.
Also at 100K miles, any other recommendations for service? New spark plugs?
So far they have done new shocks, LBJ, and steering bushings for me with no problems. I'm just worried about the belt being more complicated.
Also at 100K miles, any other recommendations for service? New spark plugs?
$200-300 just for spark plugs.
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Talk to your Toyota dealer. I know they will service Lexus cars as well.
My folks have bought 3 or 4 cars from Beaman Toyota over the years, I know they send them "coupon books" through the mail for a "$600 timing belt service".
I'm sure they might charge you more for a Lexus, but its something to look into, especially if its a large shop and they have an experienced mechanic who used to work at the Lexus dealer, like my local Beaman Toyota guys.
My folks have bought 3 or 4 cars from Beaman Toyota over the years, I know they send them "coupon books" through the mail for a "$600 timing belt service".
I'm sure they might charge you more for a Lexus, but its something to look into, especially if its a large shop and they have an experienced mechanic who used to work at the Lexus dealer, like my local Beaman Toyota guys.
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Originally Posted by Aron9000
Talk to your Toyota dealer. I know they will service Lexus cars as well.
My folks have bought 3 or 4 cars from Beaman Toyota over the years, I know they send them "coupon books" through the mail for a "$600 timing belt service".
I'm sure they might charge you more for a Lexus, but its something to look into, especially if its a large shop and they have an experienced mechanic who used to work at the Lexus dealer, like my local Beaman Toyota guys.
My folks have bought 3 or 4 cars from Beaman Toyota over the years, I know they send them "coupon books" through the mail for a "$600 timing belt service".
I'm sure they might charge you more for a Lexus, but its something to look into, especially if its a large shop and they have an experienced mechanic who used to work at the Lexus dealer, like my local Beaman Toyota guys.
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My 2004 GS430 is now at 98000 miles. (Bought at 80000 2 years ago). It's time to do the timing belt. Should I trust my local gas station mechanic to do it? Or should I take it to a Lexus dealer?
So far they have done new shocks, LBJ, and steering bushings for me with no problems. I'm just worried about the belt being more complicated.
Also at 100K miles, any other recommendations for service? New spark plugs?
So far they have done new shocks, LBJ, and steering bushings for me with no problems. I'm just worried about the belt being more complicated.
Also at 100K miles, any other recommendations for service? New spark plugs?
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