The Lexus Service Center has recommended a power steering flush on my 2009 ES350. They've been recommending this, and I've been declining, every time I'm in for maintenance since 35K miles and most recently at my 50K maintenance. For comparison pricing, I called a Toyota service center to ask what they would charge. The Toyota rep said they NEVER FLUSH power steering unless a leak develops because it is a sealed system - they would not perform this service on my ES350! What's up with this?
The system is not leaking. I have no steering noise or problems steering. Isn't the Lexus system the same a Toyota?
Along with the steering flush, the rep is also recommending an injector flush and throttle body cleaning. We've always used premium fuel and 99% of the road use is at high speeds on the interstate. Because of the seemingly bogus request for the power steering flush, I'm doubting the need for this second recommended service.
This is the only Lexus service center in the area. Should I trust these recommendations or not? Should I have my service done at the Toyota dealer? It's bad enough that the Lexus dealer has high service prices - but to recommend unneeded services would cause me to lose all confidence and search for an alternative.
Thanks for anyone's comments!!!!!!
