keycard198

My Lexus RX330 2004 is heading towards the 90,000K service area--what price should I be expecting? I bought this car used with around 75K where they changed the cabin and air filters already. And I believe that the 90K also has that items on the list..can I tell service to not change those and get a discount?

And I also got a Platinum Warranty for 5 years---which covers the water pump. In That case--do I need to change it since it is covered?

Thanks!
KC

RJLEXUS96

Each Lexus dealer prices the services different. The main things to replace at that mileage are:

Oil/Filter
a/c filter
air filter
brake fluid, alogn with all the inspections etc... should run you around $450.

But some dealers add or subtract certain items from that list.

Iqraam

Well i have been lookin into this service as well. Each dealer is a little different however the services should be the same. There are two service due at this mileage.

1st-All the fun stuff-timing belt, drive belts and plugs and water pump.
2nd-All the fluids and filters are changed and inspections etc.

Lexus Dealer-$1700
Toyota Dealer-$1200

I live in California so things are more expensive around here but as you can see the significant difference in price between the two. Expect to pay that much to do a quality 90k service.

Quite frankly after this service the car is practically like brand new.

mandyfig

Warranty will not replace any component that has not broken down. You really do not want to be stranded with a failed water pump.

The water pump will not fail until 120K+ miles. Will your car still be covered with extended warranty then?

Get it done on 110K miles. Good luck.

mandyfig

90k is not a scheduled major tune up. 100k+ is. I have to check my manual.

Checked the manual and yes indeed, 90K is the major tune up which specifies the timing belt be replaced.

I have heard many times that Toyota timing belt is good for 100K. I will probably wait for 100K to do mine. Maybe when it comes, I would have the guts to do a DIY!

keycard198

The Platinum Lexus Warranty should last me till 130,000 miles...

mmlex1987

$450.00 seems like/is so much $$$ for just these couple items.

mandyfig

Minus the inspections which you can do easily:

DIY

Oil and Filter change $6 + 5 x $5.00 = $31.00.
AC Filter $20
Air Filter $15
Drain, purge, $15.00

3 hours of DIY. $81 in material. @ $80/hr that's only $240 + $81. Are you worth $80 per hour?

hesham1

dont forget the cabin filters on ebay are around $12 shipped if you dont mind an aftermarket one

lexus114

My Lexus dealer wanted $504.00 for the 90k service. So I did everything myself,except I took it to my mechanic friend to do the transfer case/rear diff. Glad i did,he had to heat up the rear fill plug to get it out. OOP`s,I SCREWED UP! that was for a 60k service not the 90. probably almost the same anyway though.

mandyfig

The above includes timing belt change?

lexus114

No,I messed up. It is for the 60k service. The timing belt will easily go 120k. So that is the least of my worries.

JamesHuang

iTrader: (1)

Or from Sewell who's a CL forum vendor

jfelbab

So your dealer wanted $504 for the 60k service?

My Lexus dealer charged me $364 for that service and I got a new RX as a loaner. I'd be checking prices at other dealers.

diverchris

I'm getting the service done today. I purchased all of the parts so I did not have to pay retail. I spend $611 on the following parts:
drive belts
timing belt
water pump
idler assembly
all new gaskets

So the bill will be for labour only
Chris