90k service
07-09-09, 07:44 AM
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I didn't think a Lexus/Toyota OEM water pump would be only $150. If that's the case, then might as well change with the timing belt. I had thought it to be over $400. We've spend so much on the car already getting it, treat yourself and the car right and baby it.
With all this said and done, I'll probably end up changing the pump out at 100K too...
enjoy the loaner a few extra hours.
With all this said and done, I'll probably end up changing the pump out at 100K too...
enjoy the loaner a few extra hours.
07-10-09, 01:11 AM
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I used to have a 1991 Lexus LS400 and my timing belt broke at 140,000 miles while I was driving. When this happened my engine locked up and all I could do was roll the car to pull over. I then tried to crank the car back up many times and did not work. Had the car towed back to the house and turns out that my timing belt had broke. I guess when this happens the engine automatically locks up so the motor will not get damaged. I had the timing belt replaced and drives good since. Sold the car at 250,000 miles.
02-10-10, 05:28 PM
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Timing belt and water pump tune up
have heard about the timing belt issue for many times. When should I replace the belt? 60K? 90K? If the belt breaks, it's going to be costly...
I don't hear many people saying the timing belt broke (maybe most people replace the belt at recommended interval). I owned 3 Toyota and timing belt is not scheduled for replacement until 90K or 100K. If Korean cars can last 100k before the 1st tune up, I don't really see the reason why we need to do timing belt @ 60K for Lexus/Toyota.
I know many feel like "better safe than sorry" but that's what the car dealer, service department want you to think. Dealers rely on loyal customers to come back for services. Those coffee, donut at the waiting room is not free. Somehow they have to pay for it, I guess most of the money is from our pockets.
I am willing to gambling and hold on to the $1800 and wait. Just like buying externed warranty. We got it for the last 2 toyota and never needed it. I guess Lexus should be better.
Again, should listen to other folks, check the service record and see what has been done on your car. good luck
I don't hear many people saying the timing belt broke (maybe most people replace the belt at recommended interval). I owned 3 Toyota and timing belt is not scheduled for replacement until 90K or 100K. If Korean cars can last 100k before the 1st tune up, I don't really see the reason why we need to do timing belt @ 60K for Lexus/Toyota.
I know many feel like "better safe than sorry" but that's what the car dealer, service department want you to think. Dealers rely on loyal customers to come back for services. Those coffee, donut at the waiting room is not free. Somehow they have to pay for it, I guess most of the money is from our pockets.
I am willing to gambling and hold on to the $1800 and wait. Just like buying externed warranty. We got it for the last 2 toyota and never needed it. I guess Lexus should be better.
Again, should listen to other folks, check the service record and see what has been done on your car. good luck
02-11-10, 12:49 AM
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It's not a feature, it's the way a motor works. You can crank the pistons, but unless you can also turn the cam shaft it can't run. As far as I've read, the early LS400 engines were not interference engines and when the timing belt goes there won't be damage. LS430 engines are interference designs (meaning the pistons and the valves occupy the same space at different times during a full stroke) and if the timing belt breaks you're going to smash some valves with a piston leading to bent valves (or worse.)
02-11-10, 09:41 PM
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just bought a 2004 UL with 52K miles from mercedes dealer... did not get old maintainence record but went to local lexus dealer and they were only able to show me service history on computer... how can i get it printed and read in detail as i am nearing 60K .???
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02-12-10, 07:29 AM
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I sold my 99 4 cyl Camry to my ex g/f's parents w/ 92k miles and told them to change the timing belt. Her dumb mom said she did, but didn't and when I was driving the car w/ my ex g/f and her mom back from Austin the car overheated and I could hear the belt coming apart. I pulled off the freeway and let it cool down some, when I started it it stalled right away and only did a fast-crank after that. The timing belt broke, that motor is interference and pistons did not smash valves. Yes, we lucked out but the belt lasted 130k miles.
02-12-10, 08:15 AM
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just bought a 2004 UL with 52K miles from mercedes dealer... did not get old maintainence record but went to local lexus dealer and they were only able to show me service history on computer... how can i get it printed and read in detail as i am nearing 60K .???
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02-12-10, 11:23 AM
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Hi, i do very little milage on my 04 ls430, about 30.000 miles. I probably wont hit 90k for another 10-12 years. Should I change mine at the 9 year interval?
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05-18-10, 11:16 AM
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I have 95k on my 2003 LS430. I had the Timing belt and water pump replaced along with the plugs recently for $750. I went to my local Toyota dealer and they had Lexus mechanics working for them and did a great job.
05-19-10, 04:15 AM
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I feel going past 120 k starts to be a gamble. I had mine done for 650 at 100k. Next car you might want to think about one with a timing chain, this is expected maintanence on many many cars.
