AjayD Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I just changed the both front o2 sensors on my lexus ES300. I can not tell you how easy it is to do this. I went to lexus, and they wanted 6 hours of labor charges for both, almost $600.00 dollars. I was able to purchase original o2 from www.irontoad.com for about $102.00 a piece and purchased an o2 wrench from a local auto store. I was done changing the sensors in less than 30 minutes. I fealt like going to back the lexus shop and tell them to hire me or atleast let me show them that it does not take 6 hours to change 2 o2 sensors.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jragosta Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I just changed the both front o2 sensors on my lexus ES300. I can not tell you how easy it is to do this. I went to lexus, and they wanted 6 hours of labor charges for both, almost $600.00 dollars.I was able to purchase original o2 from www.irontoad.com for about $102.00 a piece and purchased an o2 wrench from a local auto store. I was done changing the sensors in less than 30 minutes. I fealt like going to back the lexus shop and tell them to hire me or atleast let me show them that it does not take 6 hours to change 2 o2 sensors.... Welcome to the world of flat rate charges. Very few things take as long as the flat rate says they will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunman Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 dealer wanted 289 for a rear brake job. I spend 80 bucks and 20 minutes adn I was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 their is no way they would charge 6 hours for an o2 sensor alone everyone knows it is 30 -60 minutes max even if frozen on. Their has to be smoe other work tehy had to do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I agree with skperformance. There are (3) sensors. Two are in the engine bay on the manifold and the other before cat. 6 hours??? What did they do charge you for waiting for the car to cool down after driving? Something does not seem right. Dealers flat rates are for the morons that can't read. The book they go by is "padded" big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjayD Posted August 26, 2004 Author Share Posted August 26, 2004 That is what I told them. They said its 3 hours for each labor. And I live in New Jersey, we have the most dishonest cars sales and repair shops. I asked to look at the book they go by, and they refused to show. Figured something was wrong..... Anyhow, I was done and I am happy. I am changing the antenna mast this weekend, hope fully that goes well..... This site has some really good info for the do it your self type...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 If they truly told you 6 hours and would not show you the book which is also illegal by the way. Call head office and let them know or their buisness practises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPrindl Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 ... I went to lexus, and they wanted 6 hours of labor charges for both, almost $600.00 dollars.... What is the name of this Lexus Dealer in NJ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjayD Posted September 7, 2004 Author Share Posted September 7, 2004 Warnock Lexus in Livingston, NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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