2013 450h maintenance and oil change
10-31-16, 07:14 AM
#16
The rear motors powers a differential and not the rear wheels directly, only one wheel would get power if it didn't have a differential back there.
10-31-16, 07:15 AM
#17
The rebate below expires in a few days, 10/31/16 but provides $12 rebate for 5 qts. I submitted for 10 qts and received $24 about 9 weeks later.
https://apfco.com/secure/R8235W/
Expires 10/31/16, $12 rebate on 5qts.
https://apfco.com/secure/R8235W/
Expires 10/31/16, $12 rebate on 5qts.
10-31-16, 10:24 AM
#18
Instructor
Yes. I get this. So, I guess my only question is. It's the same fill hole and drain hole? In other words, there is not a hole for the tranmission in the rear and another for a differential??? also I should be using a Toyota WS fluid and not a typical gear oil - which would be used for a typical differential?
10-31-16, 01:04 PM
#19
Moderator
Only one thing to drain and fill and the rear takes WS, Look at post 18 in this thread https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hyb...nterval-2.html
And this for instructions: http://workshop-manuals.com/lexus/rx...ons/page_3541/
(which were also pasted on the first page of this current thread)
And this for instructions: http://workshop-manuals.com/lexus/rx...ons/page_3541/
(which were also pasted on the first page of this current thread)
11-11-16, 02:15 PM
#20
Driver
Thread Starter
Welcome, The oil only needs to be changed every 10,000 miles. You can take it anywhere for an oil change, just keep records. Lexus left the maintenance reminder light on the old 5,000 mile schedule to get you to visit the dealer more often to spend money there on stuff like rotating your tires and other potentially more expensive stuff they may make up that you may not need while you chow down on free donuts in the waiting room. So, check when the oil was last changed on your new to you vehicle.
You can reset the maintenance reminder light yourself. Just do a search on this forum. Where in VA are you located?
You can reset the maintenance reminder light yourself. Just do a search on this forum. Where in VA are you located?
Thank you to all PPs who responded. I didn't receive a notification that there were responses - must have forgotten to check the box. I live in Fairfax County and Lindsay Lexus is quoting $105 with tax just for an oil change. The 2 toyota dealerships quoted approx $120 -could be because a woman called
Not the first time I got a higher quote (then spouse got a lower rate). I am resolved in taking care of all this myself (my car, my headache). Loved the idea posted by a PP of buying own oil and filter and getting a change at the toyota dealership. I also like watching DIY videos and will look into changing the filter myself at 5k miles. Any recommendations for a good place for oil change in Fairfax county (if there are any local posters) appreciated. Will continue to call around and see if I find a good fit.
11-28-16, 06:31 PM
#21
Driver School Candidate
You can buy the original lexus oil filter for 7.00 on EBAY, It easily goes 10k miles, why would you change it out at 5k, makes no sense. Lexus states 10k, go by their suggestions you'll be fine.
12-14-16, 06:28 AM
#23
Driver School Candidate
Maintenance an owner can perform
Here are several links to Youtube "How to" videos for maintenance most of us should be able to perform. The oil change may be too much for some but the engine air filter, the cabin air filter and the key fob battery replacements are very easy and save you the hefty labor charge.
Oil change and Fluid Check
Replace/Install Engine Air Filter
Oil change and Fluid Check
Replace/Install Engine Air Filter
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