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Lexus RX 350 Servicing question.

43 messages,  Last post on Feb 15, 2011 at 10:23 PM

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#36 of 43 Re: Does maintenance come with new lexus purchase? [pschiffe] by me21379

Jul 18, 2010 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: pschiffe (Mar 10, 2009 7:06 pm)
on the bottom left side of the MSRP sticker of my 2010 RX are several boxes with text. One of the sentences in one of these boxes states "complementary 1st and 2nd scheduled maintenance services"

#37 of 43 Maintenance!! by gladiator99

Oct 14, 2010 (8:12 pm)

Hi all!
I certainly think that it is wise to avoid those fast oil change places. Many of them have been charged with fraud after investigations revealed some service work was charged for but never done on many vehicles. They try to sell you everything from filters to tranny flush, to differential fluid changes. I would recommend either a Lexus or Toyota dealer for all your service. Oh Yes, I believe that in your warranty or owners manuals there are coupons for one or two free oil and filter services.
Check with your dealer about these.
Cheers,
JB

#38 of 43 Re: Maintenance!! [gladiator99] by la4mead

Oct 14, 2010 (8:55 pm)

Replying to: gladiator99 (Oct 14, 2010 8:12 pm)
Yes, that is if you can find a Toyota or Lexus dealer which will perform tranny service, regardless of oil changes and/or high-profit service "packages". It seems to be a rarity. Apparently, they usually prefer to "flush", or replace the transmission as a component.
 
If you can make an appointment and wait while they drain and drop the pan, a good tranny shop will show you any sludge accumulated on the pan/magnet and any debris in the filter or screen. Type IV fluid usually has to be ordered ahead, they usually use Dex/Merc.
 
Or maybe I'm too picky.

#39 of 43 Cracking noise RX350 2010 by soundman05

Feb 13, 2011 (7:37 pm)

Hi, I was wandering if any of you are earing some cracking noise from your RX350. I've own mine since almost two years now and it's getting worst. I have some noise coming from the dash. I had to remove the vinyl trunk cover, "SORRY don't know the english word for that one" it was making such noise.

#40 of 43 Fuel Injector Service by pschiffe

Feb 13, 2011 (8:01 pm)

Anybody ever heard of fuel injector service on an RX350? I often take my RX350 to a Toyota shop for oil changes and last time the service adviser stated that they recommend that this be done every 25,000 miles $99.95. They claim it is necessary due to the high sulfur content of fuel in this area (Buffalo-Niagara Falls region). No mention of this in the owner manual or by my Lexus dealer nor was this ever done on my previous RX300. I suspect there is no necessity for this and it frankly damaged my opinion of an otherwise very satisfactory Toyota shop. I declined the service, any comments? TIA
 
Pete

#41 of 43 Re: Fuel Injector Service [pschiffe] by maximafan

Feb 13, 2011 (8:41 pm)

Replying to: pschiffe (Feb 13, 2011 8:01 pm)
Just before I got my 2010 RX, my lexus dealership on an oil change visit recommended a "fuel induction" service on my '07 RX. It was to clean up any carbon build up. Maybe this is what they meant?? Needless to say, I declined to have that done.

#42 of 43 Re: Fuel Injector Service [pschiffe] by wwest

Feb 14, 2011 (8:45 am)

Replying to: pschiffe (Feb 13, 2011 8:01 pm)
Pure snake oil...
 
$3 can of "cleaner", run the engine for 10-15 minutes on YOUR gas, $97 profit.

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

Feb 15, 2011 (10:23 pm)

Replying to: edmundoh (Dec 20, 2007 9:09 am)
I save money by going to Sam's Club to do tire rotation and balancing. Sam's Club charges only $16 for this service which includes all 4 tires. If you bought the tires from Sam's they do it for free. Also, Sam's Club fixes flat tires for free no matter where the tires were bought and they balance it when they're finished fixing the puncture. When going to the Lexus dealer for service you must ask that they delete the tire rotation and brakes inspection from the service. If you just ask to delete the tire rotation they will still remove all 4 tires to inspect the brake pads and charge you the same as if they rotated the tires. You can easily inspect brake pads yourself.

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