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Thanks for the feedback. I notice there is one relatively easier way to insert the dipstick. Even with the dipstick turned in the correct position, the dipstick still has pretty tight fit and I occasionally have some difficulty inserting the dipstick back to the tube using one hand. Recently, I would insert the dipstick using the upper finger-loop handle and use the other hand to guide it back into the tube. For all other cars I have owned, I could pull and insert the dipsticks single handily and relatively easily.
I have my 2017 Lexus for 5 months, with 5000 miles. Is there any fluids and/or oil that would be a good idea to change? I know for the BMW M4, for example, they have this first 1200 miles changes of oil and diff fluid, more like for break-in period. So just wondering if our cars needs to do something like this.
thank you.
Joe
1,200 miles is perfectly acceptable after break-in.
For my daughter, I paid for 1.5K and 3K oil changes.
Some people state that to be crazy.
Major OEM's (Original Equipment Marketers) like Toyota, are driven by the Leased Vehicle Market.
They want to attract them knowing they will not keep that vehicle beyond 36 months or so.
They love that. Another new vehicle sold every 36 months.
So, they push the 10K oil change, They know long term, 100K+, that is a mistake.
But they don't want you to keep the car for 100K, so they don't care.
This forum probably has very few Leased Vehicle owners.
Unless they're a forum on Leasing rates.
IF you bought your vehicle with the plan to "Buy and Hold", then forget what Toyota tells you about maintenance.
It simply doesn't apply to you. You're in a different market segment.
There are too many variables to allow such as driving style, fuel use, environmental conditions etc etc. To be 100% certain on the health of YOUR engine is to do regular oil analysis. This will give you the FACTS and DATA you need to determine if 1000km, 5000km or 15,000km or longer OC is right for you.
Stop overcomplicating things. I keep my cars a long time and by long I mean 15+ years. I have never done anything different than what the manual states. My old 2000 Camry, I change the oil once a year. I drove an average of 6K miles a year back then. My current GS350, same thing. I change the oil once a year.
Stop overcomplicating things. I keep my cars a long time and by long I mean 15+ years. I have never done anything different than what the manual states. My old 2000 Camry, I change the oil once a year. I drove an average of 6K miles a year back then. My current GS350, same thing. I change the oil once a year.
Exactly what I do with my 450h. Dealer keeps hounding me to come in despite driving 4k/year.
