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Old 06-10-15, 05:16 AM
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Default i'm stressed out...where can i get an oil change???

i need an oil change.

Lexus dealerships are too busy with recalls.

don't know how to do it myself.

I'm stressed out...where can i get an oil change?

any recommendations?

thank you.
Old 06-10-15, 05:57 AM
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Have you tried a Toyota dealership? I took my gs300 to Toyota dealership when lexus was too busy to get me in..
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damnnn...why didn't i think of that...

going to Toyota today...

Thanks!!!
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Why not do it yourself.

It's like 3 underbody cover bolts, an oil pan drain bolt, and an oil filter socket. Much cheaper, you can get even higher quality oil, and you'll know you did it right.
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If you absolutely need one, you can really go anywhere. Those quick oil change places are not too terrible in a pinch. I usually use them in the winter time when its too cold out to change it my self
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I`ve always taken mine to Toyota. They do it cheaper than Lexus too.
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I just finished changing my oil done in 15 minutes so easy man. Plus you know you did it yourself with fresh filter and syn oil. Cheaper to!
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speaking of doing it yourself, i am going to try and attempt to change the A/C filter myself...i am going to keep my cellphone next to me incase i need to dial 911.

i had 2 bad experiences with another car of mine with those quick oil change places...NEVER again...no thanks!!!

A/C filter is in the glove box right?

i'll have to watch the YouTube video on this!!!
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Yeah it is in the Glove Box. Open up the box and remove the shelf and you should see the door behind it. Message here if you need anything.
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Originally Posted by andy350
speaking of doing it yourself, i am going to try and attempt to change the A/C filter myself...i am going to keep my cellphone next to me incase i need to dial 911.

i had 2 bad experiences with another car of mine with those quick oil change places...NEVER again...no thanks!!!

A/C filter is in the glove box right?

i'll have to watch the YouTube video on this!!!
Be careful don't force the box open where the filter is in. Put in re circulate mode. It will break if you force happen to me .
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Originally Posted by andy350
speaking of doing it yourself, i am going to try and attempt to change the A/C filter myself...i am going to keep my cellphone next to me incase i need to dial 911.
RyanUppal and Ants250 already said it, but it can't be stressed enough: make absolutely certain that you place the car in recirculate mode before you try to replace the filter, or you will cause some very expensive-to-repair damage. I can't tell you how many DIYer's have broken theirs - it's a very common ooops.

You mention YouTube, I've seen at least one how to video where they guy showing you how to change it already broke his.
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just got oil change done by toyota...disappointed!!!

Lexus Dealership oil change total charge - $56.40
Toyota Dealership oil change total charge - $81.36

Both places used 7 quarts oil.

Also Toyota did not wash and clean car inside...Lexus always washes and vacuums.

How much do you guys get charged for oil change?
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Originally Posted by andy350
i need an oil change.

Lexus dealerships are too busy with recalls.

don't know how to do it myself.

I'm stressed out...where can i get an oil change?

any recommendations?

thank you.
Do it yourself very easy and cheaper.
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Originally Posted by andy350
just got oil change done by toyota...disappointed!!!

Lexus Dealership oil change total charge - $56.40
Toyota Dealership oil change total charge - $81.36

Both places used 7 quarts oil.

Also Toyota did not wash and clean car inside...Lexus always washes and vacuums.

How much do you guys get charged for oil change?
Your Lexus dealer does oil changes for only $54.40 oil included? Besides why would you expect a Toyota dealership to wash and clean your car Did you buy your car from them? You should've taken it to your local Jiffy Lube cause i'm sure they would wash and clean your car unlike those bastards from Toyota dealership
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Lexus Dealership charges me only $56.40 which includes free car wash and vacuum and yes it includes the 7 quarts oil, tax, labor...

The final total price is $56.40 every time from Lexus.


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