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Old 04-02-14, 10:29 PM
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Default Worthwhile offer/investment??

This service special just came through, and I would like to know how necessary this is and if its even a good deal. Appreciate the feedback!
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I had this done on both my IS and RX. It's a good service and well worth it. I saw my IS mileage get better after it. However the reg price at my lexus dealer in NC was 129.00 or so. At 95 bucks, I say great value and great preventative maintenance.
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I am always very skeptical of these services, it's kind of like undercoating. If Lexus doesn't require it as part of maintenance then I wouldn't do it. Of course it probably won't hurt......except in your wallet.
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LOL! Just looking for feedback.

slimjimtel, what kind of MPG increase did you see in the IS?
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I guess it depends on what they do and how they do it. I'm sceptical bout the "combustion chamber" comment, and a "power charge fuel system treatment" could just be a can of Techron ($7.00) dumped in the fuel tank.
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At this point, I think I will just pass unless I can get some strong supporting evidence to proceed.

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by sktn77a
I guess it depends on what they do and how they do it. I'm sceptical bout the "combustion chamber" comment, and a "power charge fuel system treatment" could just be a can of Techron ($7.00) dumped in the fuel tank.
Agreed. At first I thought it might be an April Fool's joke.
But if not I'd think a can of Techron or Sea Foam will do the same thing.
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