PaulOfLexus

Good thought. I got the repairs noted above and the car is riding much more solidly than previous. Not sure whether additional work would improve it or just make my mechanic happier. 🙂

Hi, There appears to be no recommendation for changing the transmission fluid (?? I just downloaded the maintenance schedule from Lexus) - the service and maintenance guide from Lexus.com says to "inspect transmission fluid at 90,000 miles": the mechanic said the "manufacturer scheduled maintenance - fluid should be services every 30-60K miles." Any way, I'm thinking it may be too soon to change it out. KBB.com recommends not doing a transmission flush: I think I'll pass on the transmission flush for now and revisit in about 10-20K.

Hi, Trying to get the facts about a transmission fluid flush. I'm reading that this is not needed and may even be risky ('junk' getting flushed into the transmission itself). My mechanic is telling me it requires 12 quarts of fluid to accomplish this, but the manual says the 330 takes 4 quarts - maybe a flush runs 3 times the quantity? I've not done a flush on a car transmission before. Any thoughts? Cost is about $360. Labor $170 Parts: $160 Flush kit: $35 Also, should the flush service also include a change of the transmission filter? The car last had its transmission fluid changed at 65K. It currently has 100K. Thanks again, Paul

Many thanks for the advice! I was not planning on doing this myself - no skills. I too thought the labor was a bit high. Much appreciated.

Hi, I'm trying to get a sanity check on a couple of suspension estimates I received from a new mechanic (old one retired during covid). Any thoughts? Control Arms Control Arm Front Left Lower w/ball joint assembly $210 Control Arm front right lower w/ball joint assembly $200 Labor: $770 Struts: Strut Assembly Seat left $225 Strut Assembly Rear Right $225 Labor: $500 Post repair/install Wheel Alignment: $125 Total is about $2300. Thanks for any assistance. Paul Location: Northern Virginia