Do I need to have dealership do oil change for warranty.
08-18-08, 07:12 PM
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Ok, this is Killin me... I had to get my Oil changed at Valvoline Yesterday, and they did a great job, but I still cannot get the Oil MTC required warning to reset, I have read all the FAQ's and I can't get it to work, Ive been trying for over an hour!
I've tried many different varieties of this.. (foot off the brake on all attempts)
Hold down trip reset button, hit start button twice, keep holding trip reset... nothing happens...
Or
Hit start once hold down trip reset, then continue holding trip reset and hit start again, Ive held the trip button until my finger felt like it was going to fall off soo many times.. what am I doing wrong?? anyone?
I've tried many different varieties of this.. (foot off the brake on all attempts)
Hold down trip reset button, hit start button twice, keep holding trip reset... nothing happens...
Or
Hit start once hold down trip reset, then continue holding trip reset and hit start again, Ive held the trip button until my finger felt like it was going to fall off soo many times.. what am I doing wrong?? anyone?
Then, starting with the car completely turned off, I hold the trip reset button, and click the ignition switch twice with my foot off the brake. You know its working because a row of dashes goes across the display.
08-20-08, 10:04 AM
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Lexus also keeps a master list of service done on your car so doing it all at the dealership allows you to print the list out if you ever sell the car and show it to prospective buyers.
I used to do my oil change and other minor maintenance but at some point, your free time becomes more valuable than those few bucks difference.
I used to do my oil change and other minor maintenance but at some point, your free time becomes more valuable than those few bucks difference.
08-20-08, 01:13 PM
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On my old Ford (I was young and didn't know the ways of the world yet), the tranny went out while the car was under warranty. I did all the oil changes myself, so there was no record of the maintenance being done. Because their records showed I hadn't maintained the vehicle properly, they told me that they wouldn't replace the tranny under warranty.
Now, I take everything to the dealer to get done. I used to even have them stamp my little maintenance book, but now since it's in the computer, I don't bother, since they have a record of the maintenance being done.
As far as the +$100 oil change, they do alot more than just change the oil, they do all the inspections, check the brakes, tires, clean the air filter, ect, all of which they charge you through the nose for. When I was in for the 40k service, they wanted to charge me something like $30 to clean the cabin air filter, I said no thanks, and he subtracted it from the total. A straight oil change at my dealer is only something like $50, they charge labor for doing everything above and beyond that.
Now, I take everything to the dealer to get done. I used to even have them stamp my little maintenance book, but now since it's in the computer, I don't bother, since they have a record of the maintenance being done.
As far as the +$100 oil change, they do alot more than just change the oil, they do all the inspections, check the brakes, tires, clean the air filter, ect, all of which they charge you through the nose for. When I was in for the 40k service, they wanted to charge me something like $30 to clean the cabin air filter, I said no thanks, and he subtracted it from the total. A straight oil change at my dealer is only something like $50, they charge labor for doing everything above and beyond that.
08-20-08, 01:44 PM
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On my old Ford (I was young and didn't know the ways of the world yet), the tranny went out while the car was under warranty. I did all the oil changes myself, so there was no record of the maintenance being done. Because their records showed I hadn't maintained the vehicle properly, they told me that they wouldn't replace the tranny under warranty.
Now, I take everything to the dealer to get done. I used to even have them stamp my little maintenance book, but now since it's in the computer, I don't bother, since they have a record of the maintenance being done.
As far as the +$100 oil change, they do alot more than just change the oil, they do all the inspections, check the brakes, tires, clean the air filter, ect, all of which they charge you through the nose for. When I was in for the 40k service, they wanted to charge me something like $30 to clean the cabin air filter, I said no thanks, and he subtracted it from the total. A straight oil change at my dealer is only something like $50, they charge labor for doing everything above and beyond that.
Now, I take everything to the dealer to get done. I used to even have them stamp my little maintenance book, but now since it's in the computer, I don't bother, since they have a record of the maintenance being done.
As far as the +$100 oil change, they do alot more than just change the oil, they do all the inspections, check the brakes, tires, clean the air filter, ect, all of which they charge you through the nose for. When I was in for the 40k service, they wanted to charge me something like $30 to clean the cabin air filter, I said no thanks, and he subtracted it from the total. A straight oil change at my dealer is only something like $50, they charge labor for doing everything above and beyond that.
What the Ford dealership did, of course, was illegal. Now, if your -transmission- required some kind of regular service you could offer no proof of they'd have had a better case.
For most scheduled maintenance they're not really doing anything useful besides the oil change... all of the "inspections" are generally on parts that would also be under warranty anyway, and they're going to mention if they notice any obvious problem while doing the oil change even if you didn't pay them to inspect anything.
NOT mentioning it would be a liability issue.
08-21-08, 05:52 AM
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One question that irks me.The Manufacturers sticker says the first two services are included. Thats 5k and 10k. why is it when i visit the dealer only one is free? I brought 4 Lexus in 3 years. Never really questioned this as to why I remained silent.... Just forgot at the time lol 
08-21-08, 06:26 AM
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One question that irks me.The Manufacturers sticker says the first two services are included. Thats 5k and 10k. why is it when i visit the dealer only one is free? I brought 4 Lexus in 3 years. Never really questioned this as to why I remained silent.... Just forgot at the time lol
08-21-08, 06:09 PM
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There was a 1k service free? Damn. That would have been at the end of the first week I owned it.
08-22-08, 05:41 AM
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08-22-08, 07:39 AM
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Well, as I said, the 1k isn't much... can get your LPS done then, and tell em if you have any problems...otherwise they just look it over and do a test drive.
5k is your first oil change plus the normal BS service stuff (We inspect a bunch of stuff that's never wrong and that we'll charge you $300 for once your free service is used up kinda stuff)
5k is your first oil change plus the normal BS service stuff (We inspect a bunch of stuff that's never wrong and that we'll charge you $300 for once your free service is used up kinda stuff)
08-22-08, 01:46 PM
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DIY, its the best way to know you changed your oil. I have heard horror stories about jiffy lube and places like that that only change out the oil and not the filter! Changing your own oil should not void your warranty!
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