Sumo Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Would you recommend servicing your car at the dealership or finding an indepedent mechanic? If so, what type of certification should I look for when looking for a 3rd party mechanic? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 The only thing I had Lexus do on that service was to flush and fill the brake fluid. Cost about $80. The oil change, engine and cabin filters, you or almost anyone else can do. I get the genuine filters from irontoad.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Would you also recommend changing the transmission fluid? I ask because the dealership charges $500.00 for the 30k service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
is350ace Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I think the transmission is sealed on the new IS. I think it's supposed to last for the life of the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I don't see transmission fluid on the list. http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...ost&id=3791 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Easton Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Once again, BartKat comes through with great info. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Pineapple Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Would you also recommend changing the transmission fluid? I ask because the dealership charges $500.00 for the 30k service. That's actually much "cheaper" than Redwood City Putnam Lexus' service. They are charging $699.00 + tax for the 30K service. I believe most of you will find the price ridiculously high in many ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Baker Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Yea Lexus of Albuquerque tried to charge me $525.00 for the 15, 000 mile service which was supposedly included servicing the tranny. When told the service guy that it was sealed and shouldn't need service he was all umm umm. I just changed the air filter myself which took 20 minutes and had them do the oil change. I refuse to have them do any work other than warranty work because of their practices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_raider Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 What's the air conditioner filter listed in the service schedule? Is it the one in the glove box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 What's the air conditioner filter listed in the service schedule? Is it the one in the glove box? Yes it is. You can get it from Irontoad for about half the price as from the Lexus dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajis250 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 What's the air conditioner filter listed in the service schedule? Is it the one in the glove box? Yes it is. You can get it from Irontoad for about half the price as from the Lexus dealers. Another Q Bartkat: I never turn on the cabin recirculation button thingy. Should I still need to replace the filter in the glovebox or is there a separate filter for the A/C. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 What's the air conditioner filter listed in the service schedule? Is it the one in the glove box? Yes it is. You can get it from Irontoad for about half the price as from the Lexus dealers. Another Q Bartkat: I never turn on the cabin recirculation button thingy. Should I still need to replace the filter in the glovebox or is there a separate filter for the A/C. Thanks. If you run the A/C on auto, then sometimes it's on recirc anyway. Best thing to do is pull the filter and look at it to see if it's dirty or clogged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Merdjan Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Hi guys! Can somebody recommend me a place or website, where I can buy those air and air conditioner filters? I checked at my local dealership and they were $200 both :o And the whole 30k scheduled maintenance was $650! Thanks a lot! Very nice forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Hi guys!Can somebody recommend me a place or website, where I can buy those air and air conditioner filters? I checked at my local dealership and they were $200 both :o And the whole 30k scheduled maintenance was $650! Thanks a lot! Very nice forum! http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...st&p=377035 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRJAMZ Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hi guys!Can somebody recommend me a place or website, where I can buy those air and air conditioner filters? I checked at my local dealership and they were $200 both :o And the whole 30k scheduled maintenance was $650! Thanks a lot! Very nice forum! $200!!!! That just doesn't make any sense. I just changed both my engine air and cabin filters for my 30k. I got both at Pep Boys for $19.99 for engine & $11.99 for the cabin. Both are made by Purolator. When I changed them in 2007 for my 15K, I bought them from the dealer for $42.56 & $23.99 so I was extremely happy to see them carried at Pep Boys for such a discounted price. I'd be willing to bet other auto stores carry them as well. I did check the quality with the old ones I bought from the dealer and I could see nor feel any difference in quality. DIY and save $, it's not that hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_raider Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...st&p=377035 Irontoad's prices look real good. Anyone know if they ship to canada? Or an equivalent outlet here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_raider Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...st&p=377035 Irontoad's prices look real good. Anyone know if they ship to canada? Or an equivalent outlet here? Allow me to answer my own question: NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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