36 Months or 30,000 Miles Service
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36 Months or 30,000 Miles Service
Our early-production (November 2009) GX 460 is scheduled for this service on November 19. What is your opinion about replacing the transfer case oil and replacing the front and rear differential oil?
We don't do any of the kind of driving that requires that, but is there a "down side" to doing these addition fluid changes ... other than the obvious opportunity to spend a lot of money on unnecessary service? In other words ... if it's not broke, don't fix it!
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SaniDel
We don't do any of the kind of driving that requires that, but is there a "down side" to doing these addition fluid changes ... other than the obvious opportunity to spend a lot of money on unnecessary service? In other words ... if it's not broke, don't fix it!
Regards,
SaniDel
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I think it would be overkill if you don't drive on gravel roads, or use your vehicle for off road use. At some point, you might want to have it changed, maybe 60K, but not 30K. Save your money...
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I asked the question this morning and my service advisor said they routinely do this on the GX so it is being done. Yes, I could have saved several hundred dollars, but at what risk to our warranty?
No one ever said Lexus service was cheap ... just good ... as is their reliability.
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SaniDel
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Koons Lexus of Wilmington Delaware charged $700 for this service.
As we also had the vehicle detailed, it took the better part of two days, but we had a new RX as a loaner. Everything on the above schedule was done including changing all fluids. I was surprised at some of the items that are included such as replacing the brake fluid, which seems excessive, but as long as it is under warranty…
We are leaving on Thanksgiving morning for a 1,200 mile trip to Florida. It's a good feeling knowing our vehicle is ready.
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SaniDel
As we also had the vehicle detailed, it took the better part of two days, but we had a new RX as a loaner. Everything on the above schedule was done including changing all fluids. I was surprised at some of the items that are included such as replacing the brake fluid, which seems excessive, but as long as it is under warranty…
We are leaving on Thanksgiving morning for a 1,200 mile trip to Florida. It's a good feeling knowing our vehicle is ready.
Regards,
SaniDel
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Koons Lexus of Wilmington Delaware charged $700 for this service.
As we also had the vehicle detailed, it took the better part of two days, but we had a new RX as a loaner. Everything on the above schedule was done including changing all fluids. I was surprised at some of the items that are included such as replacing the brake fluid, which seems excessive, but as long as it is under warranty…
We are leaving on Thanksgiving morning for a 1,200 mile trip to Florida. It's a good feeling knowing our vehicle is ready.
Regards,
SaniDel
As we also had the vehicle detailed, it took the better part of two days, but we had a new RX as a loaner. Everything on the above schedule was done including changing all fluids. I was surprised at some of the items that are included such as replacing the brake fluid, which seems excessive, but as long as it is under warranty…
We are leaving on Thanksgiving morning for a 1,200 mile trip to Florida. It's a good feeling knowing our vehicle is ready.
Regards,
SaniDel
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Came to $790 in CO.
Regarding tranny fluids, need to remember the GX has full time 4WD. It isn't like a pickup that rides in 2WD until you drop it in 4Hi or 4Lo. Doesn't matter if you're offroad or not, the system is always in use and swapping fluids at 30K is not unrealistic... better to be prudent than put your warranty at risk.
Checking service prices at Toyota is a great idea. Unlikely you'll get a loaner (varies by dealer) but you could save some $$.
Regarding tranny fluids, need to remember the GX has full time 4WD. It isn't like a pickup that rides in 2WD until you drop it in 4Hi or 4Lo. Doesn't matter if you're offroad or not, the system is always in use and swapping fluids at 30K is not unrealistic... better to be prudent than put your warranty at risk.
Checking service prices at Toyota is a great idea. Unlikely you'll get a loaner (varies by dealer) but you could save some $$.
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Do not waste your money on changing the trans fluid. It is a sealed maintenance free trans and will not need any attention for at least 100K miles, unless the fluid gets damaged (an idiot light will warn you). If you tow (near max rating) you may need to service it sooner. Also, if you feel the need to change the fluid it will need a special low viscosity synthetic fluid (WS). The only other fluid (besides Toyota fluid) that can be used is made by Amsoil. If ANY other fluid is used it WILL damage the trans. Do yourself a favor and leave the trans alone and if it needs service ONLY let the Stealer do the service.
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