60K mile service
01-28-19, 04:10 PM
#16
Intermediate
These prices of around $1000 or over $1300 for the 60K service is just highway robbery, it is outrageous they have the nerve to charge prices like that. Stay away from the Lexus dealers if you won't DIY. I bet a Toyota dealership would even be pretty reasonable and not charge anywhere near half that, take it to a independent when you are out of warranty. This is clearly a money grab service. They are changing some fluids(not even transmission), filters, and spark plugs, nothing difficult, parts are pretty cheap. Parts/fluids should be less then $200, labor is a few hours at most. No real reason to change these spark plugs at 60K miles.
01-28-19, 05:01 PM
#17
Lexus Test Driver
While the 'service interval' may be 60k miles for replacing the spark plugs, there is no harm in not replacing them...unlike other service items like engine oil, filters and various fluids that if not replaced can cause unnecessary wear or make your car wear out sooner. Your consideration of whether to replace the spark plugs doesn't even matter how long you plan to keep the car. You can get rid of the car twelve months from now, or 12 years from now, and it won't make one iota of difference in how the car will perform or drive during your ownership.
If you want to follow the recommended service intervals for spark plugs, that's perfectly fine...but those OE spark plugs will still be performing just like new ones far beyond double the recommended service interval. Iridium spark plugs will last well over 200,000 miles with no (repeat NO) diminish in fuel mileage or performance.
Your car's basic warranty has ended except for the Emission Control Warranty. Replacing the spark plugs at 60k miles is 'Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty'. That is the only reason why the spark plugs are to be replaced. Therefore, if you are not concerned with voiding the Emission Control Warranty, then there is no need to replace the spark plugs. You are essentially paying money (to replace your spark plugs) to insure (e.g. insurance policy) that your Emission Control Warranty remains in intact through 100k miles. If your gut tells you that your Emission Control might need expensive repair work sometime before you put another 40k miles on the car, then you might want to flip a coin to see if you should spend a sizable amount of money on replacing your spark plugs. I personally would not replace the spark plugs.
If you want to follow the recommended service intervals for spark plugs, that's perfectly fine...but those OE spark plugs will still be performing just like new ones far beyond double the recommended service interval. Iridium spark plugs will last well over 200,000 miles with no (repeat NO) diminish in fuel mileage or performance.
Your car's basic warranty has ended except for the Emission Control Warranty. Replacing the spark plugs at 60k miles is 'Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty'. That is the only reason why the spark plugs are to be replaced. Therefore, if you are not concerned with voiding the Emission Control Warranty, then there is no need to replace the spark plugs. You are essentially paying money (to replace your spark plugs) to insure (e.g. insurance policy) that your Emission Control Warranty remains in intact through 100k miles. If your gut tells you that your Emission Control might need expensive repair work sometime before you put another 40k miles on the car, then you might want to flip a coin to see if you should spend a sizable amount of money on replacing your spark plugs. I personally would not replace the spark plugs.
01-28-19, 05:45 PM
#18
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I’m in NJ and they quoted me $825 for the service. And that’s everything that was mentioned above. Only thing I really can’t do myself is tire rotation with mounting and balance but that’s the least of my worries lol so I may just do this one myself
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