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Lexus RX 350 Servicing question.

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#4 of 43 Re: Lexus RX 350 Servicing question. [maximafan] by tulsaag

Dec 19, 2007 (5:36 pm)

Replying to: maximafan (Oct 02, 2007 10:48 pm)
I'm due for my 15,000 mile check up and not sure how much they charge in Tulsa. I don't get an air conditioning filter? same as air filter? I paid $50 for oil change. does anyone know what the air conditioning filter is on lexus and should it really be changed after only 15000 miles?

#5 of 43 Re: Lexus RX 350 Servicing question. [tulsaag] by la4mead

Dec 19, 2007 (7:06 pm)

Replying to: tulsaag (Dec 19, 2007 5:36 pm)
If you have your original air conditioning (cabin air - the stuff you breath while you drive) filter after 15,000 miles and you typically use the a/c and heat (unless you drive in a dust-free environment), chances are pretty good the filter element is dirty. I'm guessing because I don't use my a/c all the time, always park inside a garage away from trees, and my RX300's gets pretty dirty long before 15,000 miles.
 
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.

#6 of 43 Re: Lexus RX 350 Servicing question. [kutra] by moolman

Dec 19, 2007 (8:02 pm)

Replying to: kutra (Sep 26, 2007 8:56 am)
I would do service based on time, if you don't drive enough miles. Thats said, the Lexus sevice is a rip off and could be done by some else or yourself for much cheaper. I do my own oil changes on my RX350. The cabin filter is redicously easy to change, it uses the same filter as a 06 Prius or 06 Camry, also the RX330 do not have the same cabin filter as the RX350s, so be careful about it. For good reason, Toyota went to a universal filter for the RX in 07, instead of a unique one, so the RX350 are in luck. The only special service that the RX needs is at about 30K when it says the replace the brake fluid in the manual.

#7 of 43 Re: Lexus RX 350 Servicing question. [moolman] by edmundoh

Dec 20, 2007 (9:09 am)

Replying to: moolman (Dec 19, 2007 8:02 pm)
I have the same issue... just took took mine in (needed state inspection as well) to Lexus of Manhattan at 8919 for 10,000 mile servicing. Yeah, they "check" a lot of stuff, but essentially it's oil and filter change, tire balance and rotation and that service cost $200, and it's infuriating. It would clearly be half as much at a local tire/service shop. But I'm also concerned that with a leased car, not doing all that "check and adjust" crap that they claim they do could ultimately hurt me at the end of lease time... any thoughts on that from the group?

#8 of 43 SERVICE by cwayne

Jan 08, 2008 (6:09 pm)

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.

#9 of 43 Re: SERVICE [cwayne] by samsm

Jan 27, 2008 (10:55 am)

Replying to: cwayne (Jan 08, 2008 6:09 pm)
I own 07 RX350 and I am thinking about getting wheel alignment service. I've just found that it is covered by lexus basic warranty within one year. Has anyone done with the basic warranty? Just want to do before my warranty expires.
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,

#10 of 43 Lexus advertising is flat WRONG..!! by wwest

Jan 31, 2008 (2:35 pm)

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....
 
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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

#11 of 43 Re: Lexus RX 350 Servicing question. [moolman] by lovecd

May 05, 2008 (12:38 am)

Replying to: moolman (Dec 19, 2007 8:02 pm)
Hi there,
 
I used to do oil change by my own for my 97 camry and plan to do the samething to my 07 RX350. I checked both underneath and upper part on my RX350 the other day and unable to find the location of oil filter. Can you give some advice here? Many thanks!

#12 of 43 Re: Lexus RX 350 Servicing question. [lovecd] by wwest

May 05, 2008 (6:09 am)

Replying to: lovecd (May 05, 2008 12:38 am)
Lexus designed the RX series modelled after Wonder Woman's car.
 
The filter is practically invisible mounted immediately under the front side exhaust manifold.

#13 of 43 Re: Lexus RX 350 Servicing question. [wwest] by lovecd

May 05, 2008 (11:38 am)

Replying to: wwest (May 05, 2008 6:09 am)
Thanks for your response! Is there any trick to do this oil/filter change? I would appreciate if you can share your experience on doing this job.
 
Thanks again!

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