Fizzboy7

I just got a letter in the mail from Lexus stating it's time for my 10k maintenance. However, I only have 9100 on the OD. I know it's supposed to be every 5k miles or 6 months (it's been 8 months), but my maintenance reminder hasn't come on in the dash like it did for my first change (dealer said it was okay to wait a little on the first one). I'd like to keep the changes at even 5k increments if possible. Do you think I should go ahead with this maintenance ahead of time (now) or wait it out until I hit 10k (likely another two months). Does the maintenance reminder on the dash only come on when it thinks you've gone over the time limit or is it something we can all use as a guide (a la Honda's Maintenance Minder)?

Also, the manual recommends I have the A/C filter changed. Having only used my A/C two times since new (2008), is this really neccessary? I'd like to go in just for the oil and filter change and avoid all other charges and inspections (I've already had my brakes checked and I know how my car drives, thank you very much) Does it look bad in Lexus's and the dealership's computer when I go to trade in the car that certain things for maintenance were ommitted or put off until later? (Yeah, I am thinking too much). ; )

Thanks for any replies.

tromly

Go ahead and do the oil change and rotate the tires. That's it until 15k. No, it won't look bad when you trade the car.

Fizzboy7

Can't have the tires rotated, I have the stock 18"'s.
So that's another thing to scratch off the service list. Didn't someone recently say they went to the dealership asking how much for an oil change?

vuiskool

I think it was $60+ so go to toyota and get the oil change.

Fizzboy7

If I take it to Toyota, can they reset the computer after the oil change? I don't want to be stuck with the light on later down the road. Also, is there a specific type of oil that Lexus recommends that Toyota may not use?

Thanks for info...

tC350

You think FAR too much lol, newer Toyota's have the same oil required soon light as Lexii do.....and unless you ask for a special type of oil they'll put in what the oil cap on your engine recommends

Bichon

Yes, a Toyota dealer should be able to reset the oil interval light, and if they don't you can do it yourself. Instructions are in the owners manual and in the FAQ sticky at the top of this forum.

I'm sure they'll have no problem providing the right oil -- the same 5W30 or 5W20 they use in newer Toyotas is fine for the IS.