Oil and Filter Changes & Oil Filter Metal Retrofit Discussion
#226
Super Moderator
With the converted oil filter cap I might try this out:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-2nd-gen-2010-present/659536-diy-gx-460-oil-change-3.html#post9872247
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-2nd-gen-2010-present/659536-diy-gx-460-oil-change-3.html#post9872247
#227
Super Moderator
I think I'll do a Blackstone oil test in February... I'd like to have one under the belt before my factory powertrain warranty expires in early May. I also want to pull the spark plug coils to ensure I don't have any leaks there.
#228
Intermediate
There's an existing Blackstone thread here in this sub, so when you get your results post them there for comparisons. The OEM Toyota 0w20 didn't fair too well in my 10k test, so it will be interesting to see how others do with Toyota oil and/or other brand oils and 10k mile intervals.
#229
replaced the plastic filter cover with a metal cover
Anyone replace the stock plastic cover with one of these metal ones? Looks like one of the oil changes the previous owner had done on mine mechanic must have really tightened it down tight as some of the plastic fins on cap are chipped off.
I'll probably add a Fumoto drain valve as well. The ones with nipple are nice since you can drain right into the transport container.
Also found one missing bolt and one broken one on the skid plate so ordered two of them off of eBay. Looks to be a standard OEM Toyota part.
I thought I was going to have to tap the broken one out but fortunately was able to just screw it all the way through to the other side.
EDIT: I'll use a crowfoot wrench to apply the 30 ft-lb torque on the Fumoto
I'll probably add a Fumoto drain valve as well. The ones with nipple are nice since you can drain right into the transport container.
Also found one missing bolt and one broken one on the skid plate so ordered two of them off of eBay. Looks to be a standard OEM Toyota part.
I thought I was going to have to tap the broken one out but fortunately was able to just screw it all the way through to the other side.
EDIT: I'll use a crowfoot wrench to apply the 30 ft-lb torque on the Fumoto
#230
Super Moderator
18 ft-lb is all that cover needs to be torqued to if unsure
#231
I did the 1st oil change on the '15 GX (@26122 miles) this last weekend. Thanks to the OP's pics it is not too bad. Took about 45-60 minutes for the first time, next time it will be 30 minutes job.
Total cost: $55 (10 qt of Mobil1 0W-20) + $5 filter from Lexus = $60 and no wait time at the dealer. Last time Lexus charged me $131.xx for the same service.
Satisfaction: Priceless.
Total cost: $55 (10 qt of Mobil1 0W-20) + $5 filter from Lexus = $60 and no wait time at the dealer. Last time Lexus charged me $131.xx for the same service.
Satisfaction: Priceless.
#232
Instructor
Holy schnikes!! I'm @ the Lexus dealer for my 1st PAY oil change. 15k and the cost for that is $129! I didn't know this engine' are automatically with synthetic oil.
never again. I will be doing it from now on.
never again. I will be doing it from now on.
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#234
Racer
I went to Toyota dealer for an oil change and it was $69. The service manager had to confirm with the tech that they could work on the Lexus because he've never seen anyone brought a Lexus to Toyota dealer for oil change before as there's a Lexus dealer just a couple of blocks down. LOL...
#235
Super Moderator
The Budbuilt front skid plate has a built in trap door for the oil filter.
http://budbuilt.com/10-16-Lexus-Fron...te-_p_704.html
http://budbuilt.com/10-16-Lexus-Fron...te-_p_704.html
#236
I thought around $130 was reasonable? This is what I pay Goodyear/Mr Tire
Bbqsoup are you sure they are using Synthetic oil?
Bbqsoup are you sure they are using Synthetic oil?
#237
Super Moderator
My Amsoil and stock filter put me at like $62
#238
Yeah, I think a $69 oil change at a Toyota dealer would not be synthetic oil. Just change it at around 5k miles.
#239
Racer
Tecman, they advertised $69 synthetic oil change on most ads. Their regular oil was $29.99. I specifically asked the service advisor for synthetic and also remembered it had synthetic on the paper work too. It’s 8k now and I’m planning to change it this weekend.