ferix

just took my gs430 for 60k miles service which included
-full inspection
-oil/ filter change (synthetic)
-cabin air filter change
-front discs replacement
-new pads front and rear
set me back about usd 800
reasonable?

edro925

That sounds pretty steep.
Cabin Filter $30
Rotors front and rear with break pads: $300
Oil and Filter syntec : $70

3m ta3

Have you had any probs with your gs 430? I'm at 30,500 miles,just like to know what to expect.

The Critic

I assume that the 60k service included oil/filter change, engine air filter replacement, cabin air filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, and full vehicle inspection?

Brake service was resurfacing the rotors and installing new pads?

I'd say that dealers usually charge $400 for the aforementioned 60k service and $300-$350 for the brake service, so you paid a reasonable price.

EyeKutr

iTrader: (5)

Should not there be some major fluid changes, like differential, brake fluid flush or coolant ???

The Critic

Coolant is rated for ten years or 100k for the initial change.

Brake fluid, I suspect, was done (but the OP forgot to mention) as Lexus dealers replace it every 30k.

ATF and differential oil is considered lifetime fill under most conditions, except when used for towing, where it needs to be replaced every 60k.

But the fluid condition needs to be checked every 15k per the manual and replaced on an "as-needed" basis.

EyeKutr

iTrader: (5)

So then every service interval is

Oil and filter
Rotate tires

Change cabin air and engine air filters like yearly

Brakes as needed

Wow...that really is quite easy, what else??

The Critic

Oil and Filter every 5k or six months, whichever comes first.

Engine and Cabin Air filters every 30k or three years, whichever comes first, if I recall correctly.

Brake fluid every three years or 30k miles.

Coolant is every ten years or 100k.

Plugs are replaced every nine years or 90k miles.

Transmission and differential fluids are considered lifetime fill, but must be replaced at 60k if vehicle is used for towing. However, the fluid condition/level must be checked every 15k and the fluid MUST be replaced at the first sign of discoloration/contamination.

SGT

I'm pretty sure engine and cabin air filters are every 15k.

Modeler

With Lexus dealers you can arrive at the expected cost of service using the following formula:

Lexus Price = Reasonable Price x 3

The Critic

Maybe the cabin air filter is, but I'm pretty sure than engine air filter is every 30k.

The dealers may recommend every 15k, but that's a different story.

As a comparison, GM recommends every 50k miles for the engine air filter.

KayGee

I just don't see how a paper air filter can last 50K miles. I'm not sure if the K&N can go that far without cleaning and relubing. Is that right??

The Critic

Sure it can. It depend on the conditions. The recommendation is purely a recommendation. The manual clearly states the the filter should be inspected at every other service and replaced sooner if necessary.

But if one lived in a fairly clean environment, 50k is possible. After nearly 30k, the air filter in my GM wasn't even that dirty. It could've gone a bit longer.

Also, VW recommends every 40k, and BMW only replaces theirs at every Inspection II, which is about every 60k.

A clean air filter isn't always better. Sure, air flow may be better. But filtration does improve as the filter becomes loaded with dirt. It's a matter of finding the sweet spot between filtration and air flow, as always.

Yang1815

iTrader: (1)

The Critic is the wise one.

ferix

no major problems just minor things - tire noise, heavy brake dust, light dash squeak other than that its been excellent even thou im not too careful with it