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Approaching 30k miles . .

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Old 09-21-10, 08:40 PM
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Default Approaching 30k miles . .

Just curious how much you guys paid at the dealership for a 30k mile schedule maintenance? Or is there a way I can avoid the dealers?
Old 09-21-10, 09:35 PM
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Common sense says avoiding the dealership is as easy as not going to the dealership and doing the required maintenance yourself or somewhere else.
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Much of the procedure is doing 'checks' you probably can do yourself. The oil/filter change isn't difficult if you have the means (lift/jackstands,etc.) How-to posts can be found on this forum and they're excellent getting you through the procedures. The air/cabin filter changes are very simple. Also, at least for the oil filter, I bought one at a Toyota dealer for $3.00 less than the same item at Lexus.
All that being said, if you don't want to do any of the checks and/or necessary fluid/filter changes yourself, I'd recommend comparing your Lexus and a Toyota dealer for costs on like procedures. Toyota usually has a significantly lower labor cost, and they're totally capable of caring for your Lexus.
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Interesting . . So where can I get OEM air filters for a decent price? I might just do it myself then
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You can try some sponsors. I used lexuspartsworld for my oil and air filter. Be careful when change your AC cabin filter.
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Originally Posted by GS300ken
You can try some sponsors. I used lexuspartsworld for my oil and air filter. Be careful when change your AC cabin filter.
I've done it 3 times now. Did it wrong the first time. Do take yor time.
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