Hi Folks, new to the forums. I just got my 1999 LS400 92k miles last weekend. Awsome car!! I got it for $8500. Good price eh? It's got a few cosmetic issues that I can live with.
The car needs the 90k maintenance so i've got a few questions. I'll do the oil, air filter, cabin air filter, and spark plugs myself.
1. Where do I get genuine Lexus/Toyota parts besides the dealer? Napa/Autozone/Oreilys? More specifically, oil filters? Can I just use a Wix oil filter?
2. Do I need to put a new washer on the drain plug? If so, what size?
3. I looked in the owners manual, and the fuel filter is never mentioned. I see that some people here have changed it, but is it necessary? I've never owned a car that didn't need the fuel filter changed.
4. I want to change all the fluids since I don't know the history of the car. Here's what I want to change, sound good?
---timing belt, water pump, brake fluid flush, coolant, thermostat, transmission flush, differential oil change, belt tensionor, serpentine belt
5. What can I expect to pay for all this work?
6. Should I take it to the stealer to get the work done, or can I take it to my local shop(which I prefer).
7. Anyone know of any good reasonably priced LS400 mechanics in Austin, Tx?
Thanks for the input everyone. Love my new luxury ride!! Quite a step up for me since my previous car was a 1993 Subaru Impreza(aka the purple pig).