nowstime Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hi~ I just purchased a RX350 and wondering about maintenance. Lexus of Austin told me 5,000 mile oil change is about $100...what's included in the service? Is it literally only the oil chage? Is this something I can do personally? IF so what brand oil does it use? And what services are needed during the vehicle's life span? (If possible the cost as well...Sorry about this question but I ahve no idea of car repairs..) Finally, is it OK to take the RX350 to any local vehicle shops around Austin to save $$$? How about a Toyota dealer? Can they perform the same maintenance and charge me less? I was planning to get an X3 since they have the full maintenance program but I'm glad I got a RX350...I love it... Happy Holidays~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husker4theSpurs Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Go wherever is cheapest that you feel OK doing the list of things you want done ... NO REASON to use Lexus imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus411 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Your first 5k service is free from Lexus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Go wherever is cheapest that you feel OK doing the list of things you want done ... NO REASON to use Lexus imho. Totally agree....no reason to pay big $$'s for a oil change. I remember awhile back I had my 05 RX330 in for warped rotors (covered under warranty) and asked Lexus to rotate my tires. They wanted to charge me something like $80 bucks....just to rotate the tires. I went to my local Firestone and they did it for me for $15. BTW, how do you like the performance of your new RX350? How does the 270HP feel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 BTW, how do you like the performance of your new RX350? How does the 270HP feel? i got to test drive the car as a loaner for a service one time. The throttle is very sensitive, too sensitive for my touch. 230 horses is good enough for me. i continue to go to lexus. If you want help paying for the services, apply for a Lexus Pursuit Visa Card, to get points. The points can be used to redeem as cash for paying for a service. THe points really add up if you use the card often. I usually get free services...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx350guy Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Go wherever is cheapest that you feel OK doing the list of things you want done ... NO REASON to use Lexus imho. Will this negatively affect the warranty in any way though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 it should not as long as the thing needing to be changed is a defect from lexus. A simple oil change cannot void a warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarie Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Go wherever is cheapest that you feel OK doing the list of things you want done ... NO REASON to use Lexus imho. Totally agree....no reason to pay big $$'s for a oil change. I remember awhile back I had my 05 RX330 in for warped rotors (covered under warranty) and asked Lexus to rotate my tires. They wanted to charge me something like $80 bucks....just to rotate the tires. I went to my local Firestone and they did it for me for $15. I took mine into Les Scwab and asked what they'd charge to do a tire rotation. They said they'd do it no charge for me as a complimentary service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmilingBoognish Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Go wherever is cheapest that you feel OK doing the list of things you want done ... NO REASON to use Lexus imho. Totally agree....no reason to pay big $$'s for a oil change. I remember awhile back I had my 05 RX330 in for warped rotors (covered under warranty) and asked Lexus to rotate my tires. They wanted to charge me something like $80 bucks....just to rotate the tires. I went to my local Firestone and they did it for me for $15. Wow! There is absolutely NO additional work required to rotate tires when you've already got them off to turn the brake rotors. Edit: I suppose there is a little additional work if you rotate the spare as per the owner's manual. But $80 to remove and re-install a spare?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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