mdesmarteau Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Is it critical for the dealership to replace the timing belt and water pump on my car? Their quote is @$1,100, and quotes from two other mechanics is @500-600. I'm a believer that the dealerships rates for maintenance and service are inflated. I do my own brake and oil changes and I'm going to get the belt/pump done in the next few weeks. If there's a reason to go to the dealer I will. I just don't want to throw an extra 500 away for no reason. Thanks for any input. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Is it critical for the dealership to replace the timing belt and water pump on my car? Their quote is @$1,100, and quotes from two other mechanics is @500-600. I'm a believer that the dealerships rates for maintenance and service are inflated. I do my own brake and oil changes and I'm going to get the belt/pump done in the next few weeks.If there's a reason to go to the dealer I will. I just don't want to throw an extra 500 away for no reason. Thanks for any input. Marty Generally, the only reason to go to a dealers service dept. for this type of work is because they're more familiar working with Toyota engines. I would also check the prices at a Toyota dealer for the belt/water pump replacement......it'll probably be cheaper, and they'll use the same OEM parts as would Lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdesmarteau Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Is it critical for the dealership to replace the timing belt and water pump on my car? Their quote is @$1,100, and quotes from two other mechanics is @500-600. I'm a believer that the dealerships rates for maintenance and service are inflated. I do my own brake and oil changes and I'm going to get the belt/pump done in the next few weeks.If there's a reason to go to the dealer I will. I just don't want to throw an extra 500 away for no reason. Thanks for any input. Marty Generally, the only reason to go to a dealers service dept. for this type of work is because they're more familiar working with Toyota engines. I would also check the prices at a Toyota dealer for the belt/water pump replacement......it'll probably be cheaper, and they'll use the same OEM parts as would Lexus. Called the local toyota dealer and they quoted 650.00, and that includes parts. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Is that the whole 90k service including plugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Is that the whole 90k service including plugs? Probably just for changing the timing belt and water pump. Read the original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I wonder because my 90k was $1250 including the plugs, water pump, timing belt, and all the other stuff they do (cabin filter, etc). So if he was quoted $1100 I bet it was for the whole service, which makes $600 from Toyota just for the pump and belt not as great a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcisine Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I would also check the prices at a Toyota dealer for the belt/water pump replacement......it'll probably be cheaper, and they'll use the same OEM parts as would Lexus. I had the opposite experience with fluid change/trans service. The local Toyota dealer was higher then the Lex dealer, and they were both owned by the same company (Hendrick). I ended up having a local shop that works on domestic and imports do the work for aboug half of the dealer's estimate. So far, so good, but it does not take a master tech to change fluids.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gametime182 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 TCISine - Where did you get your work done in Charlotte or Concord if you don't mind me asking? I have a 2001 IS300 and need to get the 90K done. Also, how much did you pay for the service? Did it include the following? Timing Belt - replace Water pump - replace Radiator Collant - replace Transmission fluid - replace Differential fluid - replace Brake fluid - complete flush Spark plug - replace Oil + filter - replace PCV Valve - Replace Any info would be appreciated, and sorry for hi-jacking this thread as well. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camlex Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I would also replace following: Power steering belt, Power steering fluid flush A/C Belt Cam seal Crank shaft seal spark plug and wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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