Service Intervals/Requirements
#346
Took our 2019 RX 350 to the dealer yesterday to address brake pedal pulsation. The car has 13,600 miles with an in-service date of 9/26/20.
Just received a text estimate that the following "repairs" are needed:
$99.95 - front brakes pads at "5 mm plus" should be replaced because once the rotors are resurfaced the rotors will go bad again if pads not now replaced;
$104.44 - replace wiper blades;
$114.32 - replace cabin air filter;
$86.99 - replace engine air filter;
$149.95 - 4 wheel alignment; and
$206.05 - replace brake fluid.
Just received a text estimate that the following "repairs" are needed:
$99.95 - front brakes pads at "5 mm plus" should be replaced because once the rotors are resurfaced the rotors will go bad again if pads not now replaced;
$104.44 - replace wiper blades;
$114.32 - replace cabin air filter;
$86.99 - replace engine air filter;
$149.95 - 4 wheel alignment; and
$206.05 - replace brake fluid.
As long as the car seems to handle good and goes straight down the road, forget the alignment. Wipers take literally seconds to replace, so DIY. Cabin filter should be replaced, also very easy. Unless you live in a dusty area, don't think you need an engine filter yet. JMHO....
#347
Took our 2019 RX 350 to the dealer yesterday to address brake pedal pulsation. The car has 13,600 miles with an in-service date of 9/26/20.
Just received a text estimate that the following "repairs" are needed:
$99.95 - front brakes pads at "5 mm plus" should be replaced because once the rotors are resurfaced the rotors will go bad again if pads not now replaced;
$104.44 - replace wiper blades;
$114.32 - replace cabin air filter;
$86.99 - replace engine air filter;
$149.95 - 4 wheel alignment; and
$206.05 - replace brake fluid.
Just received a text estimate that the following "repairs" are needed:
$99.95 - front brakes pads at "5 mm plus" should be replaced because once the rotors are resurfaced the rotors will go bad again if pads not now replaced;
$104.44 - replace wiper blades;
$114.32 - replace cabin air filter;
$86.99 - replace engine air filter;
$149.95 - 4 wheel alignment; and
$206.05 - replace brake fluid.
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#348
Thanks, it frustrates me no end that a dealer fix for a warranty repair for warped rotors is "resurfacing" rather than replacement. My inclination is to just replace the rotors and pads myself with something that doesn't create so much dust.
The dealer is saying the alignment is needed as the steering wheel is 10 degrees off center. I don't know about that and have not felt it pulling. Brake fluid change should be cheaper elsewhere,
Agree that filters and blades are easy DIY at a much lower cost.
The dealer is saying the alignment is needed as the steering wheel is 10 degrees off center. I don't know about that and have not felt it pulling. Brake fluid change should be cheaper elsewhere,
Agree that filters and blades are easy DIY at a much lower cost.
#350
Thanks, it frustrates me no end that a dealer fix for a warranty repair for warped rotors is "resurfacing" rather than replacement. My inclination is to just replace the rotors and pads myself with something that doesn't create so much dust.
The dealer is saying the alignment is needed as the steering wheel is 10 degrees off center. I don't know about that and have not felt it pulling. Brake fluid change should be cheaper elsewhere,
Agree that filters and blades are easy DIY at a much lower cost.
The dealer is saying the alignment is needed as the steering wheel is 10 degrees off center. I don't know about that and have not felt it pulling. Brake fluid change should be cheaper elsewhere,
Agree that filters and blades are easy DIY at a much lower cost.
#351
Thanks, it frustrates me no end that a dealer fix for a warranty repair for warped rotors is "resurfacing" rather than replacement. My inclination is to just replace the rotors and pads myself with something that doesn't create so much dust.
The dealer is saying the alignment is needed as the steering wheel is 10 degrees off center. I don't know about that and have not felt it pulling. Brake fluid change should be cheaper elsewhere,
Agree that filters and blades are easy DIY at a much lower cost.
The dealer is saying the alignment is needed as the steering wheel is 10 degrees off center. I don't know about that and have not felt it pulling. Brake fluid change should be cheaper elsewhere,
Agree that filters and blades are easy DIY at a much lower cost.
Last edited by jcg0324; 06-22-23 at 06:53 AM.
#352
Didn't know that there was such a thing as a brake fluid tester, jcg0324. Thanks for the tip!
When I picked the car up this afternoon it was obvious that the dealer was unhappy that I had declined their service recommendations. Won't be going back there unless there is a warranty issue in the next 15 months.
When I picked the car up this afternoon it was obvious that the dealer was unhappy that I had declined their service recommendations. Won't be going back there unless there is a warranty issue in the next 15 months.
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#353
Didn't know that there was such a thing as a brake fluid tester, jcg0324. Thanks for the tip!
When I picked the car up this afternoon it was obvious that the dealer was unhappy that I had declined their service recommendations. Won't be going back there unless there is a warranty issue in the next 15 months.
When I picked the car up this afternoon it was obvious that the dealer was unhappy that I had declined their service recommendations. Won't be going back there unless there is a warranty issue in the next 15 months.
The CarCareNut explains what to do with your brake fluid.
#354
#356
Just out of curiosity, why would someone pay that much for a cabin air filter when you could save a ton of $$$ getting it from Ebay or Amazon? Even if the new part is non - OEM it's not a critical item. It's just a "Cabin" air filter. I can remember when new cars came without it. Nobody died.
Last edited by jcg0324; 07-23-23 at 09:06 AM.
#358
#359
100k service on a 2016 RX350
2016 RX 350. This thing runs like new but I just clicked 100k miles and it’s time for brakes/ rotors. The closest Lexus dealer is a couple of hours away so I called a local Toyota dealer and they quoted me roughly $1100 for both front and back pads and rotors. They also recommended several other services like change tranny fluid, change differential fluids, change antifreeze fluid, etc that would amount to a few thousand dollars.
So my question to this group is what do you feel is actually required to keep this thing running smoothly for another few years?
Brakes are a must but what about all the other services mentioned?
I’ve had several Toyotas over the years and did nothing but change the oil and tires and drove them for 200,000 plus miles.
Any helpful feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
So my question to this group is what do you feel is actually required to keep this thing running smoothly for another few years?
Brakes are a must but what about all the other services mentioned?
I’ve had several Toyotas over the years and did nothing but change the oil and tires and drove them for 200,000 plus miles.
Any helpful feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
#360
2016 RX 350. This thing runs like new but I just clicked 100k miles and it’s time for brakes/ rotors. The closest Lexus dealer is a couple of hours away so I called a local Toyota dealer and they quoted me roughly $1100 for both front and back pads and rotors. They also recommended several other services like change tranny fluid, change differential fluids, change antifreeze fluid, etc that would amount to a few thousand dollars.
So my question to this group is what do you feel is actually required to keep this thing running smoothly for another few years?
Brakes are a must but what about all the other services mentioned?
I’ve had several Toyotas over the years and did nothing but change the oil and tires and drove them for 200,000 plus miles.
Any helpful feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
So my question to this group is what do you feel is actually required to keep this thing running smoothly for another few years?
Brakes are a must but what about all the other services mentioned?
I’ve had several Toyotas over the years and did nothing but change the oil and tires and drove them for 200,000 plus miles.
Any helpful feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
If so, I would recommend that you do all of the jobs that you just listed. You might get lucky and never have a transmission failure, but trust me when I say that changing the "lifetime" fluid is very wise unless your car lifetime is 100,000 miles. Likewise, coolant change every 50k is highly recommended and the other jobs are listed as regular maintenance.
I have attached my service schedule that I use on my RX which is a modified copy of your maintenance schedule that came with you RX. I have shorten the time between some services due to my personal experience and recommendations of shops/mechanics that know how to keep a vehicle in good shape for a long time. The part numbers listed in the spreadsheet are for a 2020 RX AWD and are probably the same but no promises.
Many of these jobs are very DIY friendly if you are comfortable turning a wrench....otherwise if even the Toyota dealership is high, then look for a local independent mechanic. All of the fluids should be no more than maybe $500.
Last edited by Quantum501; 07-31-23 at 07:09 AM.