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Oil Change: Lexus or Toyota?

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Old 05-12-14 | 05:38 PM
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DIY or find a reliable mechanic....
Old 05-12-14 | 07:38 PM
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Wow, Im surprised there arent more who do it themselves.
Old 05-12-14 | 09:16 PM
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Seems like everyone is leaning more towards lexus...
Old 05-12-14 | 09:27 PM
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free at lexus
Old 05-12-14 | 09:33 PM
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Oil changes are super easy to do yourself. But if I had to choose between the two, I would go which ever is cheaper. Both dealerships have certified mechanics and they should know how to do a simple oil change.
Old 05-12-14 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by gardenkhs
Lexus.
They wash my car and put gas fully.
So you are paying lexus to swirl up your paint? I find it hard to believe they fill the gas on cars they service. Which dealer if you don't mind me asking. They must be charging up to 100+ for service , or they are pumping your car up with old gas.
Old 05-13-14 | 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Sticka
Toyota. I take my own synthetic oil and genuine filter in, and they charge me $15 for my LS460L.
I do the same...given the fact that it is cheaper and the closest Lexus dealer is at least 2 hours away.
Old 05-13-14 | 04:42 PM
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Neither, do it yourself, no excuses.
Old 05-13-14 | 07:42 PM
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Definitely DIY for me.
Old 05-14-14 | 05:21 AM
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I've changed the oil myself in all of my vehicles for years. The IS however, I will be taking to Lexus for oil changes until the expiration of my carbon build up warranty.....that way there is no questions if I need to use it. Subarus are known for spinning bearings....I have had a couple friends denied their warranty claims when their engines spun a bearing because they could not provide proof of oil changes and since I always lose receipts I'm covering my butt.
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