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vicmostlexmost

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  1. A 1k service is just a courtesy service to address any concerns you may have and to check the car's fluid levels, alignment, etc...It doesn't happen to often but Lexus does make manufacturing mistakes. I've seen cars with < 5000 miles with large oil and or coolant leaks...You can also use the 1k service to customize your Lexus...Door locks, alarm, lighting, etc.. If your mechanically inclined and you inspect your fluid levels / engine and you are happy with your settings then a 1k service would only be a free car wash. It's just reassurance for the masses. As for Synthetic oil changes lasting longer they probably do. I use synthetic and I change my oil every 5k. It's not a huge amount of $ to invest in my engine... As far as the gentlemans comment on "All Lexus want from you is money - considering that you come to them to change the oil". As a Lexus Technican I do not make my money off of regular oil changes. In fact they aren't money makers for the dealership either. I do however make money off the guests that don't change their oil on a regular basis. If you choose to change your own oil be sure to save all your reciepts. If you do have a problem later down the road it's pretty hard to get Lexus or the Dealership to warranty anything for you without proof. If you own a new Lexus and you want to save money just have your oil changed and tires rotated every 5000 miles. I change my air filter every 15k and brake fluid when I need brakes...Coolant will last till 100k. It's not that much $ to maintain a Lexus engine.. Trust me the oil change interval is a myth. You can last much longer than 5k on it. It's synthetic for crying out loud, it's made to last long. All Lexus want from you is money - considering that you come to them to change the oil.
  2. :D Premium! If you run a lower octane your car will ping for awhile. The computer will sense this through a "knock sensor" and will !Removed! your timing until the pinging stops. This cuts down on the efficiency of your engine (performance) AND fuel mileage. It actually costs you less $ per mile to run Premium than regular. Lexus Tech... (
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