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Jul 2, 2007 | 12:11 PM

cmart71

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I just purchased 98 gs400 w/ 75k miles Car runs awesome. what kind of service should i do at this point to keep it running smoothly?

Jul 2, 2007 | 12:20 PM

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you should start by doing a timing belt change and maybe a tranny flush. also the ball joints too..just in case..beside that if they already change the oil and ur good...oh yeah maybe a filter change in the intake n cabin

Jul 2, 2007 | 12:31 PM

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welcome to CL. ya i second the checking of the ball joints, those are really the only major issue people have with our cars.

Jul 2, 2007 | 12:42 PM

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thank you Even though car runs excellent?

Jul 2, 2007 | 12:44 PM

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I wouldnt do TB/WP just yet until the 90K service but I would agree that you check the ball joikts. I bought mine in January with 73K and now have 80k only have done an oil change and I use synthetic blend to prolong intervals. How much you pick it up for btw?

Jul 2, 2007 | 10:10 PM

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WELCOME cmart71

Jul 3, 2007 | 07:32 AM

cmart71

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Jul 3, 2007 | 09:24 AM

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How Much Will Ball Joints Run Me W/ Labor?

I did a DIY write-up on ball joints. Its pretty easy. The parts should be around $55.00 each, and if you do it yourself, no labor charge.

I think labor may cost between 150-200 if you go with the dealership.

Jul 5, 2007 | 08:01 AM

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cmart71

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thx i will check it out

Jul 5, 2007 | 11:06 AM

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thx i will check it out

Here is the link just in case you can't find it:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=291143

Jul 5, 2007 | 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chenzo26

I did a DIY write-up on ball joints. Its pretty easy. The parts should be around $55.00 each, and if you do it yourself, no labor charge.

I think labor may cost between 150-200 if you go with the dealership.

525 for parts and labor.
125ish for parts, which means they want 400bucks for labor. I finished mine without air tools in like 7 hours and we had dinner in between. If you do do a DIY, change outer tie rods as well. by the way, dealership would want over 1000 dollars for tie rods and lower ball joints.

Jul 7, 2007 | 07:31 PM

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Full tranny flush with the motor running to clear all fluid from the Torque converter, differential fluid change, new spark plugs, intake cleaning, ball joints (might as well do tie rods), full radiator flush (again, motor running to clear all the old coolant), power steering fluid check, check/replace brake pads, turn rotors, bleed brakes. That should make the car road worthy.