[RXREY]

I am at 48k miles on my 06 400h and even though I have over a year to go, I would like to know any of your thoughts on the 60K service on the 400h. My 30k service cost over $400 and I am wondering about the 60k. I have looked on this sight but haven't been able to find much...so, please don't tell me to look again...just let me know your opinion. Thanks, Rey in sunny SoCal.

[RX in NC]

Just three words: do it yourself....

[RXREY]

If I do it myself, what does it entail?

[SOMEONE ELSE'S GOT MY NAME]

Ray - read THIS post ... it's the VERY same, minimum junk:

http://priuschat.com...-you-don-t.html
The list of stuff was put together by a certified factory hybrid tech.

Edit: You can go down to the dealer and ask them for a run down of what you get for your HUNDREDS of dollars at 60K. Inspect brake lines (nope, none cracked/leaking), inspect brake pads (nope, plenty left) change cabin filter ($14 on line ... and BOOM, 35 seconds to install) etc. These so called MAJOR service checkpoints are NOT necessary to keep your warranty valid. Want to REALLY make the service manager squirm? Ask him, "what's the MINIMUM I HAVE to do to keep the warranty valid?" It's a great honesty/integrity test too.

[RXREY]

RX in NC, on 08 June 2010 - 11:54 AM, said:

Just three words: do it yourself....

I don't do it myself ...not that kind of guy..plus isn't it more difficult to service a hybrid? I see that you have the gas only RX. Does anyone know what the 60K cost if I take it in at 60K miles?

[RXREY]

SOMEONE ELSE'S GOT MY NAME, on 08 June 2010 - 07:34 PM, said:

Ray - read THIS post ... it's the VERY same, minimum junk:

http://priuschat.com...-you-don-t.html
The list of stuff was put together by a certified factory hybrid tech.

Edit: You can go down to the dealer and ask them for a run down of what you get for your HUNDREDS of dollars at 60K. Inspect brake lines (nope, none cracked/leaking), inspect brake pads (nope, plenty left) change cabin filter ($14 on line ... and BOOM, 35 seconds to install) etc. These so called MAJOR service checkpoints are NOT necessary to keep your warranty valid. Want to REALLY make the service manager squirm? Ask him, "what's the MINIMUM I HAVE to do to keep the warranty valid?" It's a great honesty/integrity test too.

Thanks, great advice. My service MGR has always been great. Thanks again "SE'sGMN", Rey

[removeum]

See below.

[removeum]

See if this answers your questions.

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[RXREY]

removeum, on 11 June 2010 - 11:55 PM, said:

See if this answers your questions.

Wow, great.....thanks, Rey

[Angus]

Rey, I use Lindsay Lexus. Their prices are available on-line, all makes and models and service dates. See http://sd3d.simmonsm..._lexus/vehicles When I get rid of all extras for the 60k service, including not replacing the AC filter (as someone else said, easy enough to do yourself with a NAPA gold filter) and not replacing the diff fluid (don't know how necessary this is--it's another $150), it comes to $426. (For 30k service, it's $350 plus $150 for diff fluid.)

Good luck!

[SOMEONE ELSE'S GOT MY NAME]

removeum, on 11 June 2010 - 11:55 PM, said:

See if this answers your questions.

Strange - every Lexus hybrid tech I've spoken with says to replace the PCV at 60K ... which really just makes common sence. They're easy to DIY, and just a few bucks at the local autozone type place. But the PDF says only the following are necessary (all easy to do your self)at 60K:

o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
o Rotate tires
o Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
o Road-test vehicle

Let us know what they do, and let us know what they charge, if you don't mind.

[lemon]

SOMEONE ELSE'S GOT MY NAME, on 14 June 2010 - 11:44 AM, said:

removeum, on 11 June 2010 - 11:55 PM, said:

See if this answers your questions.

Strange - every Lexus hybrid tech I've spoken with says to replace the PCV at 60K ... which really just makes common sence. They're easy to DIY, and just a few bucks at the local autozone type place. But the PDF says only the following are necessary (all easy to do your self)at 60K:

o Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
o Rotate tires
o Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
o Road-test vehicle

Let us know what they do, and let us know what they charge, if you don't mind.

The PCV valve is easier to replace on the 330. On the hybrid it's tucked in at the back of the engine. It's not super hard, but involved taking off a few parts, which is not required on the 330. I've a DIY posted somewhere on this site..

[RX400h]

If you change your oil when you are supposed to, your PCV valve should last as long as your spark plugs last. Most likely, a close-tolerance engine such as that in the RX400h will not produce an abundance of oil-saturated blowby gasses, as did the cars of yesteryear. Therefore, PCV valves should function quite a bit longer than the PCV valves of old.

[RXREY]

So, after all of these weeks, no one can tell me what they paid....60k mile service...I just want to see what some of you had to pay....

[removeum]

Sorry not yet. I am only at 39700 on mine.