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salimshah · 03-26-04, 11:36 PM

nyca; My bubble burst when I thumbed through the Owners Manual. Grade of oil is dicussed but the procedure to change the oil is not listed. My thinking got further affirmation when I visited the dealer for the first (complementary) service ,,,,

Lexus vehicles are to be "driven". Regular maintainance in general is performed by the dealer and not the owner. You are given a key to another Lexus to drive while your baby is in the shop.

If you are a DIY Lexus owner, you are an exception. A close friend of mine who owns a late model BMW popped the hood of his car for me. Practically the engine was behind plastic shroud and access did not seem easy. By the way he calls Lexus vehicles boring.

Practically the only DIY needed on Lexus is the oil change, battery replacement and brake pads replacement. I have all most come to an end of the road on changing oils as the trouble of keepping my garage spotless, collecting oil, and taking the oil to a recycling center is getting to me. I will blow a gasket if the oil spills in the RX.

Salim.

03-26-04, 11:36 PM	#14
salimshah Lexus Champion Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,294	nyca; My bubble burst when I thumbed through the Owners Manual. Grade of oil is dicussed but the procedure to change the oil is not listed. My thinking got further affirmation when I visited the dealer for the first (complementary) service ,,,, Lexus vehicles are to be "driven". Regular maintainance in general is performed by the dealer and not the owner. You are given a key to another Lexus to drive while your baby is in the shop. If you are a DIY Lexus owner, you are an exception. A close friend of mine who owns a late model BMW popped the hood of his car for me. Practically the engine was behind plastic shroud and access did not seem easy. By the way he calls Lexus vehicles boring. Practically the only DIY needed on Lexus is the oil change, battery replacement and brake pads replacement. I have all most come to an end of the road on changing oils as the trouble of keepping my garage spotless, collecting oil, and taking the oil to a recycling center is getting to me. I will blow a gasket if the oil spills in the RX. Salim. Last edited by salimshah; 03-26-04 at 11:39 PM.