studaddy

What all does the 60k service entail? How much does it cost? Is it imperative?

mcelligott

get your timing belt changed

ramsee1

I personally would get all the work done as Lexus recommends. Whether you want to investigate outside mechanics or whatever, but keep your car happy or you'll pay more later.

mcelligott

If you can get that work done anywhere but the dealership, you'll save a lot of $$$. I had my 120,000 tune up done outside of the dealership, and my wallet is still thanking me.

damnboy

This is the 60,000 Mile Service detail from my dealer.

1. Replace engine oil and filter
2. Replace engine air filter
3. Replace spark plugs (99+ ES do not have to replace)
4. Replace engine coolant
5. Replace brake fluid
6. Replace transmission fluid
7. Replace differential oil
8. Audible valve inspection
9. Inspect engine drive belts
10. Inspect ... a lot. what ever in your car
11. Re-torque flange bolts

Price: ES300 thru '98 - $608
ES300 '99 up - $580
LX450,470 - $739 - $805
All other models: $600 - $676

I hope this help.

mcelligott

MY 120k tune up:

oil/lube/filter -- $10 from local garage
timing belt -- $375 installed (an outrageous deal)
eibach springs $250 installed (not neccessary, but damn nice)
KYB struts $300 installed (same as the eibachs)
As far as the belts (except the timing belt) go, you can pay anywhere from 100 - 500 installed at a speed shop.

You can easily change all the fluids by yourself.

I believe the inspection points are all about the frame and suspension - since i hit a deer a while back and got my front frame replaced, i didnt have to worry about that part too much

If you cannot inspect the engine parts by yourself, or have a friend do it, just go for the dealer price -- 600 bucks isnt too bad. I go to Lexus of Dayton, which services a lot less cars than your dealer does, and the 120k tune up can cost up to 2,500 bucks.