daryll40

I just realized, after owning my LS460 for a year, that they must have not given me the service manual/schedule. Of course I had 5000, 10000 and 15000 mile services (oil and filter and rotations) done. But after all this talk about 7500 mile changes etc I decided to consult my maintenance schedule AND I DO NOT HAVE ONE!

I am sure I can get one from the dealer, but am wondering if it exists online.

me_ccie

sign up for the lexus owners online via lexus.com

whlkev

it sure is.. lexus.com .. owner's lounge

USCRugby

Can someone paste it in here?

jmcraney

This is the schedule for a 2007 LS460 from the Lexus Owners site. Is this what you want?

Your Lexus should receive scheduled maintenance every 5,000 miles or every 6 months, depending on your circumstances and driving habits.

Use the following chart to determine your maintenance schedule.

30 Days or 1,000 miles[1].
6 months or 5,000 miles[1].
12 months or 10,000 miles.
18 months or 15,000 miles.
24 months or 20,000 miles.
30 months or 25,000 miles.
36 months or 30,000 miles.
42 months or 35,000 miles.
48 months or 40,000 miles.
54 months or 45,000 miles.
60 months or 50,000 miles.
66 months or 55,000 miles.
72 months or 60,000 miles.
78 months or 65,000 miles.
84 months or 70,000 miles.
90 months or 75,000 miles.
96 months or 80,000 miles.
102 months or 85,000 miles.
108 months or 90,000 miles.
114 months or 95,000 miles.
120 months or 100,000 miles.
126 months or 105,000 miles.
132 months or 110,000 miles.
138 months or 115,000 miles.
144 months or 120,000 miles.
150 months or 125,000 miles.
156 months or 130,000 miles.
162 months or 135,000 miles.
168 months or 140,000 miles.
174 months or 145,000 miles.
180 months or 150,000 miles.

USCRugby

Thank you for the post. I have an 08. I wanted to know what services are actually performed at each servicing.

jlawr

Oil Change and Tire Rotation should be done every 5k to 7.5k miles for the life of the vehicle.

Mostly everything else done on the car are "inspections" to generate income for the dealer.

Sure, someday you'll need brake pads, but since the brakes and steering are electric, there's far LESS maintenance required on this car than pervious models. Even the transmission fluid "never" needs to be replaced.

Since I want to keep my car for a long time, I do take it to the dealer once every 15k miles just for diagnostics to make sure nothing is wrong. Oil changes and tire rotation I have done elsewhere (under my supervision).

Of course the other concept is to follow the dealer maintenance schedule and pay the money in order to maybe, possibly get a break on service or a new purchase or lease in the future.

Either way, this car was designed for low maintenance.

daryll40

Jlawr,

Good post! That's about what I do. Occasional dealer visits but mostly local oil, filter and rotations. Your point about a possible "break" on service or the next purchase is good too. Rarely is any "break" more than the market will bear ANYWAY and certainly never as much as the extra service premium paid if you use the dealer for any and all suggested services.

Craig B

I agree, a lot of the checks and inspections are a rip off. I pick what I want done to my car. Most of that stuff is just gravy for the dealer and tech. I also only use factory filters. I don't use any of those quick lube places...

Craig

jlawr

As you can see from my signature, I own three Lexuses.

I am very fortunate that in the Dallas, TX area there is a non-dealer Lexus Service Center (two locations). Davenport Motor Company is owned and operated by two brothers who are Lexus Techs that used to work for a local dealer. They formed their own service company that uses only Genuine Lexus parts and employs only Lexus Certified Techs who used to work at the local dealerships (let the dealership pay for their traing).

I've been going there for over ten years and my son's GS400 still drives like (almost) new! Their prices are way lower than any Lexus Dealer, and most importantly, they only do the service items that are necessary on my cars.

If you can find a trusted service center in your area, that's all you need to maintain your car in great operating condition!

I usually only visit my dealer now for warranty work.

USCRugby

Jlawr thank you for your information. I was billed 300 dollars for the 10,000 mile service. I was like damn, paid it and was like I won't be coming back here again. They replaced the AC Filter I think. Lord knows how expensive that was. You buy a Lexus so you won't have to repair a lot of the BS you would in other cars. I'll be getting my oil changed somewhere else for now on.

jlawr

Search for these part numbers on line; you should be able to have them delivered to your door VERY in expensively:

10-15k miles:
Air Filter - Engine: 17801-38010 (you'll need two)
Air Filter - Cabin: 97139-50060 (make sure your system is on "recirculate" before removing)

5-7.5k miles:
Oil Filter w/ O-Rings: 04152-YZZA5
Oil Drain Plug Gasket: 90430-12031

Wiper Blade Refill (still looking for OEM part number