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Old 09-21-10 | 02:15 PM
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I usually have all service work completed at a Lexus dealership, but today I decided to have my oil change completed at a Toyota dealership. Even though they forgot to use the Mobil1 oil that I purchased for the oil change, they were very helpful. There oil is also Mobil1 just not the synthetic that I purchased. They checked the threads on my tries, alignment, brakes, battery charge and a host of other things for $20.03. My font tires are running 4 and 5/32 and the backs are both 5. My back brake pads are both 4 and 5/32 and the fronts are both 7. They also said that I need an alignment. Should I let Toyota complete the brake pads and alignment or take it to my Lexus Dealership?
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in my opnion go with toyota bc its a lot cheaper
imma get my air pressure sensor install at toyota too
Old 09-21-10 | 04:32 PM
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Yeah I go to Toyota too. Soooo much cheaper.
Old 09-21-10 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by danhtran
in my opnion go with toyota bc its a lot cheaper
imma get my air pressure sensor install at toyota too
You mean the tire pressure install? How much will they charge you? I might end up going to them instead then.
Old 09-21-10 | 05:42 PM
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i concur. i would go to a toyota dealership for upkeep or even a reputable independent shop too, if you do your hw on them of course..
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i just wish their systems were integrate so that I can have all of my vehicle service information on one sheet instead of multiples.
Old 09-22-10 | 08:20 PM
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if the parts are similar im guessing the equipment is similar. at least i hope so for the alignments. im getting an alignment at toyota instead of lexus. i mean how much more advance can a laser be at the lexus shop vs toyotas.
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new guy am alexus sensor tech its the same tool and parts everthing but the price is less go to toyota
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Originally Posted by lexusis305
new guy am alexus sensor tech its the same tool and parts everthing but the price is less go to toyota
good looking out my man.
Old 09-22-10 | 08:31 PM
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the only thing is warr. work has to be in lexus not toyota due to parts warr. are a bit diff.
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Originally Posted by king06
You mean the tire pressure install? How much will they charge you? I might end up going to them instead then.
yea the tire pressure sensor
well the dealer they said they charge $150 but thats lexus dealer
imma tryna ask on toyota
my is out for a couple on months
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Originally Posted by lexusis305
the only thing is warr. work has to be in lexus not toyota due to parts warr. are a bit diff.
quite understandable.
Old 09-22-10 | 08:40 PM
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you can also but after maket tire sensor a bit cheaper or ebay
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