ntx

I've got 90,000 miles on my GS and I'm confused about the timing chain and 90k service. I looked at lexusdrivers but I didn't see anything that called out a timing chain replacement in the scheduled maintenance section. I've also seen some people online say that the timing chain should last the life of the car. I know last time I was in for service the advisor commented that the next one would be a big one. Should I expect the timing chain replacement or is that only in extreme situations? Can someone compare the typical cost of a 90k service at a dealer vs. an independent lexus specialist?

Lukas99GS

Timing chain won't be touched, I believe the 90k service includes the water pump, coolant flush, brake fluid flush, and possibly spark plugs. I'd imagine it would run around $1000 at a dealer maybe 700ish at an independent

msgs350

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How long have you owned the car? What have you or the previous owner done already?

Go independaent if you can, but make sure they use OEM (Toyota/Denso) parts. Expect around $1k for the water pump, tensioner and belt... etc. . Spark plugs is a toss up, some people do them at 60k, some do them around 100k. Now is a good time to get all the fluids changed if you haven't already.

ntx

Thank you both for the replies. I've owned the car since June 2009 when I bought it from a dealer as a CPO car. I've only taken it to the dealer but not sure how much longer I will keep the car so that plus the age seems like a good time to explore a dealer alternative. If anyone has any experience with Davenport Motors in Dallas I would like to hear your opinions. They seem to be a larger lexus specialist in the area.