fastrider

Hi all -

I'm wondering what would be the cost effective way of making sure my car is running smoothly after I get over the 100K mile hump? I bought my car certified used when I think the mileage was around 35K. I stopped going to the dealer because they charge a lot more than I needed a while ago. But, I do think there are few pertinent things I should get checked up and replaced. Search on this forum didn't reveal too much but after doing some generic search online for 100K service, I think I should do the following:

- Change the timing belt.
- Change fuel and air filters.
- Change coolant. (flush cooling system)
- Engine compression check.
- Change spark plugs.

My battery is good as it was replaced couple of years ago. Tires are as you go I think. Do you guys also know how much this should cost around at a local mechanic shop?

Thanks

tomiv9

If the plugs weren't done already def do that. If your not changing your engine and cabin air filters every 30k miles do that too. The coolant flush is also prob good idea, make sure they use the toyota world fluid, or bring your own, its good for 100k. There is no timing belt, it's a chain that doesn't need to be changed. You could change transmission fluid too. It's a lifetime fluid, but people do opt to change it. Some dealers have a special machine that does it. Search around, there's several threads on it

NickTee

Things I would do:
*Spark plugs
*Coolant flush and change
*Transmission Fluid
*Brake fluid (brake fluid is hygroscopic.)
*Change all filters
*Change oil PRN


There is no timing belt and an engine compression check isn't necessary unless you feel there is an issue and you want to see if one or more cylinders is low on compression.

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

1) Filters (air and cabin)
2) Spark plugs, only if you've gone longer than 60k miles on the current ones
3) Coolant flush wouldn't hurt as preventative maintenance
4) Trans and differential flush wouldn't hurt either
5) Brake fluid flush if the color of the current fluid is anything but a honey color
6) Brake pad check
7) Tire rotation

Corkman

You can join Drive Lexus (free) and has all the scheduled maintenance charts. You can check all dealer services and added to your maintenance history. https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home.do
Hope this helps..... Mike

fastrider

Great, thanks all.

MWIS350

Can do everything yourself except cooling flush and tranmission oil.