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27 messages, Last post on Apr 27, 2009 at 5:59 PM
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Hi: Do you service your Lexus RX350 by miles or time? I don't rack up enough miles...about 10,000 a year. So for the first year, I did the servicing at 6 months (the car had 3000 miles), then at 12 months (the car had 6000 miles). It's 18 months now and the car has 10,000 miles. Does it make sense to go for the recommended 18 months or 15,000 miles just because my car is 18 months old or should I wait for the car to put on 15,000 miles? Please advise since the Lexus dealer charges $200 for the servicing! Thanks, K
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Replying to: kutra (Sep 26, 2007 7:56 am) |
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Replying to: kutra (Sep 26, 2007 7:56 am)
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Replying to: maximafan (Oct 02, 2007 9:48 pm)
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Replying to: tulsaag (Dec 19, 2007 4:36 pm) The engine also has to breathe through an air filter, so check your owners manual for intervals. Either filters are easy items to inspect an/or replace yourself if you are so inclined. I don't know if the RX350 is the same as the RX300, but here is a link to a helpful site from an owner, which offers his own info on the RX300. It's likely your RX350 is similar to the prior generation. http://rx300how2.home.comcast.net/~rx300how2/cabin_ac_air_filter.htm You may save yourself a little money by buying replacement elements for the cabin filter and/or replacement engine filter and doing it yourself. They are available from various online sources (I think in addition to Lexus there is aftermarket Denso, Bosch, and other sources, or just ask for the factory part online or in person at the Lexus parts counter. Some folks get satisfaction out of doing it themselves and saving a few $, but if you're not a DIYer, you may just want to pay the dealer to do it. I bet if you learn to check/change it and see it yourself, you will have cleaner air to breathe. |
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Replying to: kutra (Sep 26, 2007 7:56 am) |
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Replying to: moolman (Dec 19, 2007 7:02 pm) |
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Just go to a Toyato dealer for service and save about 50- 60%. Your new car warrantee is good regardless of where you get your oil changed as long as you keep your receipts.
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Replying to: cwayne (Jan 08, 2008 5:09 pm) As a separate question, if we change oil/filter at Toyota dealer, does lexus still honor warranty with the serivces done at Toyota delaer? Thanks, |
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The online technical specifications and the sales brochures, dealer supplied and online e-brochure, for the RX350 continue to state that the AWD system is based on the VC, Viscous Clutch, across the center diff'l. The Lexus shop/repair manuals at techinfo.toyota.com indicate the VC is NOT used in the later models, the RX330 & RX350. The following was in my email archives.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------- ...Recently you submitted a question to the Lexus Customer Satisfaction Department. We will assume your issue has been resolved if we do not hear from you within 120 hours. Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you. You may also update this question by replying to this message. Because your reply will be automatically processed, you MUST enter your reply in the space below. Text entered into any other part of this message will be discarded. [===> Please enter your reply below this line Please enter your reply above this line http://lexus.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/lexus.cfg/php/enduser/acct_login.php?p_userid=- - west  strobedata.com&p_next_page=myq_upd.php&p_refno=041026-000006&p_created=1098- - 835191 Subject --------------------------------------------------------------- No Summary Discussion Thread --------------------------------------------------------------- Response (Richard Hollingsworth) - 10/27/2004 09:41 AM Dear Mr. West, Thank you for contacting Lexus Customer Satisfaction regarding the 2005 RX 330. We appreciate your interest in this vehicle. Per our technical department, the 2005 RX 330 does not have a viscous coupling LSD. The vehicle has adopted a full-time all-wheel drive system. We are sorry for the misinformation. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, you can also reach the Lexus Customer Satisfaction Department at 1-800-255-3987, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time. Sincerely, Richard Hollingsworth Lexus Customer Satisfaction Customer (Willard West) - 10/26/2004 04:59 PM The current 2005 RX330 e-brochure indicates that the 2005 AWD RX330 has the viscous coupling again. Is this actually true or is this a typo? Willard West |
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