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Old 04-08-12, 02:51 PM
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Default Blinker Fluid Replacement Schedule

My SA informed me last week that the service interval for blinker fluid is every 10,000 miles with an inspection every 5,000 miles as part of the Lexus "Premium" maintenance schedule.

My SA quoted $49.99 for the inspection which would include a loaner vehicle, complimentary car wash, vacuum, as well as pastries and beverages from the receptionist.

Is this a good deal?

As a one-time offer, my SA was also willing to take 10% off as a new Lexus owner!

P.S. I just found it as the fluid online. Does anyone have a DIY?

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=22

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Originally Posted by faifai83
My SA informed me last week that the service interval for blinker fluid is every 10,000 miles with an inspection every 5,000 miles as part of the Lexus "Premium" maintenance schedule.

My SA quoted $49.99 for the inspection which would include a loaner vehicle, complimentary car wash, vacuum, as well as pastries and beverages from the receptionist.

Is this a good deal?

As a one-time offer, my SA was also willing to take 10% off as a new Lexus owner!

P.S. I just found it as the fluid online. Does anyone have a DIY?

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=22
$49.99 is not a bad price. Take it and run. Especially with the 10% discount.

I'd say buy the fluid and do it yourself, but the draining and bleeding process can get messy and if not bled properly, you'll have a spongy feel to the blinker lever. I changed the fluid on my 335i two times and swore that I would never do it again. Its a real PITA without a lift and the proper vacuum hose and gauge.

Plus, you get beverages and pastries. go for it
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What is blinker fluid?
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he is messing around with us...lol.
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Don't forget to tell them to change out some of this stuff while your at it.
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Originally Posted by Got PSI
$49.99 is not a bad price. Take it and run. Especially with the 10% discount.

I'd say buy the fluid and do it yourself, but the draining and bleeding process can get messy and if not bled properly, you'll have a spongy feel to the blinker lever. I changed the fluid on my 335i two times and swore that I would never do it again. Its a real PITA without a lift and the proper vacuum hose and gauge.

Plus, you get beverages and pastries. go for it
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WTF is a blinker fluid? Are you guys serious? Blinker bulbs are bulbs and there is no fluid. And the blinker switch is plastic?????????????????????????
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
WTF is a blinker fluid? Are you guys serious? Blinker bulbs are bulbs and there is no fluid. And the blinker switch is plastic?????????????????????????
Try this:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...linker%20fluid
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Make sure it's filled all the way to the max level in the blinker reservoir....
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Remember that these new momentary contact blinker switches REQUIRE synthetic blinker fluid. Dino blinker fluid will gum up the works, unless you never use your blinkers. Proceed with caution.
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The site has some really interesting products...
Lowering kits anyone? http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=13
Polishing pads with wear indicator? http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=15

Thanks faifai83! (needed this on Monday morning!)
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Originally Posted by MrBooby
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I do what I can
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Originally Posted by caddyowner
Remember that these new momentary contact blinker switches REQUIRE synthetic blinker fluid. Dino blinker fluid will gum up the works, unless you never use your blinkers. Proceed with caution.
I made the mistake of using headlight fluid in my blinkers and had to have the entire line flushed so learn from my costly mistake...
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Originally Posted by jj14
The site has some really interesting products...
Lowering kits anyone? http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=13
Polishing pads with wear indicator? http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=15

Thanks faifai83! (needed this on Monday morning!)
Always a pleasure! ...the pleasure is always on my side of the table!
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