I get my oil changes done on my RX350 at the Toyota Dealer. No problems. And at 1/3 of the cost of Lexus service.

The only time I have run into problems. Was when I went the Toyota dealer accross the street from the Lexus local dealer. And they said they couldnt do the oil change. So I went my local Toyota dealer about 10 miles away.

Alll warranty work I take it back to Lexus. I have had the car almost 30 months. And only took it back once for a broken AC Vent. The little adjusting plastic piece just fell apart.

Wish I could say the same thing about my last brand new Ford truck, Jeep and Chevy.

 

Does anyone know if I can get the wiper blade inserts at Toyota? I tried one but they were clueless.

 

Question... why is the cabin filter so much more expensive than an engine air filter.

At Lexus of Pembroke Pines(online) they list the Cabin Filter at $25.38; Engine Filter is $12.74

 

+1 AM1, years ago I told myself that it was crazy to go to a Lexus dealer for an oil change when the Toyota dealer was closer and cheaper. I'm able to afford to purchase more Lexus cars more often by saving on the maintenance costs, just makes CENTS !!

 

Just ask for the 24" (600) and 26" (650). Or else ask what the Highlander uses. If it is 24 and 26, then that's the same as RX.

 

All my windows, front and rear glass has "LEXUS" printed on them. I didn't see "TOYOTA" on them......

 

Gotta go check mine and see what it says...

 

This is a CA Parts house that while some of the prices are very good I would have to pay cross country shipping to VA.
If you are from CA it may be worth a look. The oil filter price was $6.50 + $ shipping. You may be closer but will have to pay tax in CA too.

Lexus Parts World
300 Automall Dr.
Roseville
CA 95661
US
http://www.lexuspartsworld.com

916-677-8818

 

You should try these guys, they're in Florida so it's much closer for me(NJ). Their prices are the lowest I've seen, even if you use the 15% discount on Sewell it still comes out less.

Lexus of Pembroke Pines
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...82&catalogid=0

Oil Filter - 3.79
Engine Filter - 12.74
Cabin Filter - 25.38

Wiper Inserts:
Right(US built) - 4.05
Left(US) - 5.44
Right(Japan) - 5.44
Left(Japan) - 5.44
Lift Gate - 3.18

They have a $5 handling fee, but the shipping cost is good.

 

One reason can be that good cabin filters are more than just filtering material - they can contain activated charcoal to absorb odors and other "stuff". A plain vanilla filter without any activated charcoal merely filters out dust and other debris.

 

I just got the air filter and cabin filter at the Auto Zone around the corner from my house, The air filter is a Fram and was $15, it looked about the same as the denso that came out, the cabin filter is an STP and was $21 and looked much better than the one that came out. Oil change and tire rotation service yesterday at the Toyota dealer $60. They only charge for 5 qts oil but always fill it up with the 6. whatever qts required of 5w-30.
Jeff

 

The Toyota/Lexus cabin filter has charcoal in it to fend off unwanted smellsf and absorb hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust. That might be why it's more expensive. I replaced mine with a MicronAir brand, and it doesn't have charcoal in it. Next time I'm going with the Toyota/Lexus filter.

Never thought to check to see what the Toyota dealer charges for one. I did order a FRAM engine air filter for $34 CDN (from Canadian Tire). It didn't fit properly. Returned it and picked up a filter from Toyota for $27. Perfect fit and a factory part.