innomind

My leased 2014 ES300H just reached 5000 miles, and for the past month I have been getting a notice in the dashboard that I am due for service (oil change and wheel alignment).
I live really far from the dealership where this car was leased.

Question:
Is service absolutely free or do you have to pay for oil change and wheel alignment at Lexus service? What type of oil does ES300H use (synthetic or regular)?

Would you recommend getting the service from JiffyLube or go only to Lexus service?

Any comments/suggestions are truly appreciated!!

Thanks

Arty101

No oil change until 10k. They only inspect and rotate your tires at 5k, and reset your service reminder.

innomind

Is it free though? Round trip to the dealership would take 54 miles. Is it worth it, or should I just rotate the tires at local shop?

Arty101

Yes, it's free. Is the round trip to the dealer worth a free tire rotation?

Mike728

Don't forget the free food! Oh, and at 5k you also get to have them change customized settings for free. Things like: opening the windows when you hold the unlock button, changing the lane change blinker from 5 blinks to 3, etc...

Arty101

Oh, they also do an "inspection" on the 5K and 10K service. Nothing you can't do on your own, unless you have an issue.

Mike728 has a good point about customizing your car. I changed my blinkers from 3 to 5. Other than that, nada.

Nelexus88

Dont forget the free car wash too

Mike728

It's not really free. You'll pay for it with scratches that require a buffer to remove.

bc6152

+1 - Don't take the car wash. The first and last time I let them do it they ripped the driver's leather seat back. The paint swirls were free.

Arty101

+2. Not worth the pain or wait.

innomind

I just got a call from the Lexus dealer and she told me that I can go to any Lexus dealership to ask for complimentary service. She said, it includes tire rotation, check up and a car wash. I guess I won't be driving 54 miles just to do that..

Thanks for all the comments guys!!