doctorttt

Hey everyone,

I've had my 2014 3IS for about 1.5 years, and I think it's about time to bring it to Lexus for general maintenance. The last time I had my free oil change was like a year ago. The car now has about 8,800 miles, so what kind of maintenance service do I need? How much does it cost?

Thanks!

NotADood

just an oil change, as tires do not need to be rotated, and assuming that your tires and brakes have plenty of life left in them. The oil change is due at 1 year or 10,000 miles which ever comes first.

AdvanSLF

car manual, lexus websites, google, they all can help.. here is a shortcut.
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...ce-schedule.do

depending on which maintenance is performed (@ 10k or 15k marks), it can run anywhere from $250 - $350 (hah! how ironic IS250/350). or you can go to a local lex master certified mechanic and the routine maintenance can be done for less than $100, LXT Automotive in Rockville, MD charges me only $80. If you're ever in that neck of the woods, contact Nelson Guerara at LXT Auto and let him know Savy referred you.

sdotk

The 10K service is complimentary...

rwssoccer1

Just happened to see your comment, thanks for the heads up. Purchased my 3IS from Lexus of Rockville and was looking for a good place to take it in the area after taking advantage of my last free "maintenance" from lexus.

AdvanSLF

Lexus of Rockville gave me a pretty good price on my car as well.

Nelson is a really cool guy, kind of blunt at times, but he has his customer's interest first above all else.

AlexTheMan

I do not like the maintenance schedule as it requires something to be done every 5,000 miles which does not make sense. For example, at 15k miles, only thing replaced is key battery and then a few "inspections". 25k miles service is even worse with just a bunch of "inspections" and nothing to be replaced.

dnasians

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It's a Lexus. Generally, they have awesome reliability ratings, and super low cost of ownership. I think they felt that they needed to put something in there to make it feel like a real maintenance schedule.

DoomBuggy

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Bringing this thread back for a quick question on 15K maintenance. Judging by the link provided above, only thing I need is to replace the smart key battery. How critical is this? My dealership is about 45 mins away (without traffic), but I do have a local Toyota dealer. Can they perform this minimal maintenance "requirement?" What would be the approx cost comparison between Lexus vs Toyota? I ask because I'm thinking of going on a lengthy road trip for Memorial Day weekend (800 miles each way). Just want to be absolutely sure I'm not supposed to be replacing or changing anything major.

proview3r

Does everyone actually bring it in every 5000 miles? I prefer every 10k but don't want to void the warranty

gmanusmc

You should be able to do this yourself - I believe the instructions are in the manual - takes a pretty common small computer type battery if I recall correctly.

davyjordi

this is a good question. can lexus claim negligence on my part later should an issue arise should i not bring the car in for the bs inspection 'services' usually at the 5k marks, e.g., 15,, 25k, 35k, etc., if/when i develop an issue with the car the requires warranty service?

ayotomy

Does anyone do their oil changes at home?

evident

Just got the is350 but will do my oil changes at home. I've done all changes on the wife's rx350 as well as my accord. No way in hell am I paying Lexus $100apop for an oil change.cheaper and quicker and I know I'll do the job right

leo877

That's good question. Mine is about to hit 20k miles and I intent to do it at home, or at least have my technician does it. Will it void my warranty later on because they can simply say I never maintain the vehicle.