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Done my wheel alignment and rad flush $140 at Toyota

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Old 08-21-09, 11:04 AM
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Default Done my wheel alignment and rad flush $140 at Toyota

I guess oil change, rad flush, and wheel alignment, are enough for me. Low labor fees at Toyota. They told me they don't do power flush for brake fluid. I guess I will have to take it to the Lexus Dealer sometime next week. Here goes my paycheck
Old 08-21-09, 11:18 AM
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i have lexus credit card and get point towards anything towards lexus..all of my service pretty much free because of my rewards points off my card...thats something u can consider if ur gonna stick with lexus...
Old 08-21-09, 11:33 AM
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Wow, I never knew they have one.
Old 08-21-09, 11:35 AM
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not to mention if u buy a car and apply for the CC during that time, they give you like $500 in credit to use toward lexus services/parts
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wtf. they never told me about a CC

how many points do you get per dollar? it can't possibly be more than a 2% discount.


nevermind. i see that you get 5 points for every dollar spent at lexus dealerships.

it's only 5 cents. not worth my time.

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Old 08-21-09, 11:59 AM
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just curious but why do you need your rad flushed?
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Don't flush your rad fluid. The fluid is good for at least 5 years or more. You may have future problem with your temp. This happened to me b4 when I decided to flush my rad fluid.
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Originally Posted by scorpio74
Don't flush your rad fluid. The fluid is good for at least 5 years or more. You may have future problem with your temp. This happened to me b4 when I decided to flush my rad fluid.

what's the idea behind that?

why does fresh radiator fluid mess up the thermostat?
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well if done improperly there may be air trapped in the system. id like to think though if lexus did it, they would atleast do it right.
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Damn that is cheap service, my local toyota dealer does not work on lexus since the lexus dealer is like a block away, also toyota here will not do a flush, alighment and oil change for 140!!! WTF You may not even get like a discount tire to do all that at that price...cheapest ive seen 4 wheel align is like 60, oil change 20, 60 bucks for a flush, I guess....
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
well if done improperly there may be air trapped in the system. id like to think though if lexus did it, they would atleast do it right.
Nothing to worry about. It's just a drain and refill. Air is not hard to get out of the system at all. I think the OP is smart for bringing it to Toyota to get done. Saves him some cash.
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Originally Posted by EyeKutr
Damn that is cheap service, my local toyota dealer does not work on lexus since the lexus dealer is like a block away, also toyota here will not do a flush, alighment and oil change for 140!!! WTF You may not even get like a discount tire to do all that at that price...cheapest ive seen 4 wheel align is like 60, oil change 20, 60 bucks for a flush, I guess....
I see you're in Riverside. If you're willing to drive to Alhambra, Wonderies Toyota will do it for you. Not sure on the cost though.
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Originally Posted by TWong1200
I see you're in Riverside. If you're willing to drive to Alhambra, Wonderies Toyota will do it for you. Not sure on the cost though.

you sure?

i called all around, and no one in pasadena or glendora or anywhere would touch a lexus.

cuz if they did, i'd be all over it.

we pay extra for oil change because of the car wash and crap, which i don't need.
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
you sure?

i called all around, and no one in pasadena or glendora or anywhere would touch a lexus.

cuz if they did, i'd be all over it.

we pay extra for oil change because of the car wash and crap, which i don't need.
Yes, PM me and if you'd like to get it serviced there, I'll let you know who to talk to and I'll call him to let him know you're on your way.
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Originally Posted by TWong1200
I see you're in Riverside. If you're willing to drive to Alhambra, Wonderies Toyota will do it for you. Not sure on the cost though.
Wondries Toyota and Toyota of Glendale don't want to touch a Lexus when I called.


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