vimal01997

Hello my fellow Lexus'ers! Just out of curiosity, how much do you pay for your oil changes at a Lexus dealership? What oil do you use?

salimshah

You can always take your own oil which ends up much less $/qt. You have to trust they are using the oil you supplied.

Also do not expect that a master tech would be doing your oil change.


Salim

sktn77a

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About $100 for an oil and filter change and "complimentary" car wash. About $200 for the "5000 mile service" (which I stopped asking for after the first one)!

trhs75

You'll see a lot of owners use Pennzoil Platinum -- no oil consumption problems since I switched from Mobil 1.

hypervish

I applaud those of you who still take their RX300 to the Lexus dealer, let alone for oil changes!

vimal01997

Don't know if that's suppose to be sarcasm and a bad thing, or if it's meant to be good...?

hypervish

It's a good thing, means you still care about your vehicle even after up to 15 years.

I would not be able to afford Lexus service for 15 years.

vimal01997

Haha, the dealer charges me $101, and for that, the closest lexus dealer is 45 minutes away. I usually just go to toyota across the street and get it done. Though when lexus services my RX, it rides much more smoother rather than when toyota services it. I personally think my toyota dealer is a rip off.

salimshah

I am not trying to defend the dealerships but here is a break down with my estimates

1/2 hr labor at dealership rates ($60)
5 qts oil ($35)
Filter ($10)
Washer ($2)
Disposal fee ($5)

Total about $120 when you add tax

I fail to see why folks are complaining.

DIY and save

Salim

thomas1

Oil, is$26 for full synthetic from Walmart and you pick the brand I use Mobil 1
Original OE filter is $4.95 from Toyota
Washer is $.75 from Toyota
Toyota offers quick lube for less than $50

driver1988

less than $30 for 5 quarts and oil filter. I change my own oil in garage during winter. Save that extra money for another week's worth of gas.