Need advice taking my car for its 20k Service
07-02-16, 12:47 PM
#19
This is what is in the manual however dealer told me there is much more being done than those items, for example he mentioned checking all the senors (the car is apparently full of them) that an 'independent mechanic' can't reliably do. Failure to replace a faulty sensor that can cause other equipment failures down the line and void warranty. He regretted that the manual describes the work in such 'simplistic fashion'. Take it for whatever it's worth. Some consider such service as an additional insurance warranty.
Last edited by Olasek; 07-02-16 at 12:54 PM.
07-02-16, 02:11 PM
#20
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This is what is in the manual however dealer told me there is much more being done than those items, for example he mentioned checking all the senors (the car is apparently full of them) that an 'independent mechanic' can't reliably do. Failure to replace a faulty sensor that can cause other equipment failures down the line and void warranty. He regretted that the manual describes the work in such 'simplistic fashion'. Take it for whatever it's worth. Some consider such service as an additional insurance warranty.
Yes, the current generation IS has lots of sensors, and it also has lots of "ECU's", or microcomputers, which monitor those sensors to insure they - and the function that they sense - are operating properly. If one of the sensors has a problem you will get a Warning Notification light on the dash, and you can look in your owner's manual to see what you should do about it. See the attached.
There is no warranty requirement to "check all the sensors", and failing to pad the dealer's pockets by paying them to do so will have no effect on your vehicle warranty.
Did they give you a report for each sensor showing that it was functioning properly? If not, you might want to go back and ask for a copy. The look on the dealer's face alone will be worth the trip.
07-02-16, 07:27 PM
#21
Thanks for the advice guys. The car is financed so I am keeping it. But yeah I will take the advice and have the dealer change my oil. And I will change the cabin and A/C filter myself.
Can anyone provide a link on where they bought their lexus cabin and A/C filters from?
Also a link to DIY? I mean I know its not hard but ive never changed them before
Thanks in advance.
Can anyone provide a link on where they bought their lexus cabin and A/C filters from?
Also a link to DIY? I mean I know its not hard but ive never changed them before
Thanks in advance.
07-02-16, 10:33 PM
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07-03-16, 07:58 AM
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07-05-16, 11:48 AM
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07-06-16, 11:57 AM
#26
$740 for this? I hope you got new brakes (pads and rotors) at least. And maybe a kiss.
❑ Replace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; replace oil filter
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires (only for non-staggered wheels)
❑ Replace cabin air filter
❑ Replace brake fluid
❑ Replace engine air filter
❑ Replace Smart Key battery
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Inspect the following:
__ Axle shaft boots
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Body
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake rotor thickness and runout
__ Engine coolant (see page 69)
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (IS 350 AWD)
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Rack-and-pinion assembly
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case for signs of leakage (IS 350 AWD)
__ Transmission for signs of leakage
__ Wiper blades
❑ Road-test vehicle
if you drive primarily under this special operating condition, perform these additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
❑ Replace engine oil with 0W-20 oil; replace oil filter
❑ Reset maintenance reminder light
❑ Rotate tires (only for non-staggered wheels)
❑ Replace cabin air filter
❑ Replace brake fluid
❑ Replace engine air filter
❑ Replace Smart Key battery
❑ Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Check installation of driver’s floor mat
❑ Inspect the following:
__ Axle shaft boots
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Body
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake rotor thickness and runout
__ Engine coolant (see page 69)
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (IS 350 AWD)
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Rack-and-pinion assembly
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case for signs of leakage (IS 350 AWD)
__ Transmission for signs of leakage
__ Wiper blades
❑ Road-test vehicle
if you drive primarily under this special operating condition, perform these additional items:
Driving on dirt roads or on dusty roads:
❑ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
07-06-16, 12:10 PM
#27
Pole Position
07-06-16, 03:14 PM
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Contacted my local dealership for a quote for my 20k mile service. I was quoted $307. Here are the services included.
Factory Recommended Services
Replace engine oil and filter
Road test vehicle
Rotate tires
Replace air conditioner filter (if equipped)
Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect drive shaft/propeller shaft dust boots
Inspect Steering linkage and boots
Measure brake pad thickness and rotor run out
Inspect engine air cleaner element
Inspect chassis body nuts & bolts
Check installation of driver floor mat
$ 302.72
Factory Recommended Services
Replace engine oil and filter
Road test vehicle
Rotate tires
Replace air conditioner filter (if equipped)
Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect drive shaft/propeller shaft dust boots
Inspect Steering linkage and boots
Measure brake pad thickness and rotor run out
Inspect engine air cleaner element
Inspect chassis body nuts & bolts
Check installation of driver floor mat
$ 302.72
07-06-16, 03:49 PM
#29
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Is this for a RWD/AWD F-Sport or base? Do you have staggered wheels? If you have staggered wheels they can't be rotated. And the remainder of the service items should cost less than $100 at a Toyota dealer.
07-06-16, 03:56 PM
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Edit: I checked. They are staggered.
Last edited by mrtriad; 07-06-16 at 04:24 PM.