Rx 300 60,000 Mile Service

[punkyrules]

Hi all,

Can someone tell me what exactly is needed for the 60k miles check up? I was told they will need to do the following:

- Flush engine, coolant, brake fluid, etc.

- Replace engine filter

- Replace air filter

- Rotate tires

- Oil Change

I was also told I will probably need my brakes replaced and maybe even the rotors. I have 55,000 miles on my car now.

He said all this would run around $600 when it came time for the 60k mile service.

Is there anything else anyone would recommend I get serviced?

The reason I am asking is because I can get all this done for much cheaper. I just want to make sure I am covering all my bases in terms of getting all the right things serviced.

Thanks so much!

[mailrail]

Jeez...I hope the $600 covers a COMPLETE brake job for all 4 sides, as well as the other things you have listed there. If not, maybe I should look at buying a Ford Escape instead of looking for an RX300!

[SW03ES]

We have a member that just paid $1300 for just a REAR brake job on his ES300. And the V8 Lexus' cost even more to maintain. The dealers are very expensive. $600 is a good price for the 60k from Lexus.

BUT, you dont have to have them serviced at the dealer...

[punkyrules]

We have a member that just paid $1300 for just a REAR brake job on his ES300. And the V8 Lexus' cost even more to maintain. The dealers are very expensive. $600 is a good price for the 60k from Lexus.

BUT, you dont have to have them serviced at the dealer...

My Lexus is certified.

If I don't service at the dealer, does that void the certification in any way?

Thanks

[punkyrules]

We have a member that just paid $1300 for just a REAR brake job on his ES300. And the V8 Lexus' cost even more to maintain. The dealers are very expensive. $600 is a good price for the 60k from Lexus.

BUT, you dont have to have them serviced at the dealer...

My Lexus is certified.

If I don't service at the dealer, does that void the certification in any way?

Thanks

Anyone know if having someone else do the maintenance work will void the certification?

Thanks

[mtakeda]

I just got my 60K service done, and the total after tax was $752.21.

[SW03ES]

We have a member that just paid $1300 for just a REAR brake job on his ES300. And the V8 Lexus' cost even more to maintain. The dealers are very expensive. $600 is a good price for the 60k from Lexus.

BUT, you dont have to have them serviced at the dealer...

My Lexus is certified.

If I don't service at the dealer, does that void the certification in any way?

Thanks

No, as long as you keep the reciepts the warranty is 100% valid no matter where the vehicle is serviced.

[punkyrules]

I vidited Edmunds.com and this is what they recommend for the 60k mile service along with prices:

Does this list look right? Also, how do new break pads and new rotors cost?

Part Description / Part Cost

Brake fluid $8.40

Coolant $12.00

Engine oil $13.25

Oil filter $6.60

Total Estimated Parts Cost $40.25

Labor Action Item / Labor Cost

Inspect Air conditioning system $5.78

Check level Automatic transmission fluid $1.16

Inspect Ball joints $5.78

Inspect Body $2.89

Flush/replace Brake fluid $40.49

Inspect Brake lines hoses & connections $1.16

Inspect Brake system $23.14

Inspect Cabin air filter $17.35

Inspect Chassis & body $2.89

Flush/replace Coolant $40.49

Check level Differential fluid $5.78

Inspect Drive belt(s) $1.74

Retorque bolts Drive shaft $5.78

Change Engine oil $11.57

Inspect Fuel system $5.78

Inspect Fuel tank cap & lines $2.89

Replace Oil filter $5.78

Perform Road test $5.78

Inspect Steering linkage $5.78

Inspect Steering rack $5.78

Inspect Valve clearance $2.89

Rotate Wheels & tires $17.35

Total Estimated Labor Cost $218.09

Total Estimated Costs

Total Estimated Parts Cost For Your Area $40.25

Total Estimated Labor Cost For Your Area $218.09

Total Estimated Cost (excluding tax) $258.34