View Poll Results: How much do you pay for oil changes?
20 bucks of less
8
2.60%
20 to 30 bucks
53
17.21%
40 bucks+
97
31.49%
I do it myself
150
48.70%
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Oil change stuff...
Rookie
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 51
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From: Ontario
In some warrantee coverage situations the dealer will ask you to show proof of regular maintenance such as oil changes, etc. --- what if you're changing the oil yourself?
Would showing them receipts for oil and filters suffice? Could a dealer deny warrantee coverage because you changed your own oil?
Would showing them receipts for oil and filters suffice? Could a dealer deny warrantee coverage because you changed your own oil?
Driver
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 192
Likes: 0
From: MA
Originally Posted by kramo
In some warrantee coverage situations the dealer will ask you to show proof of regular maintenance such as oil changes, etc. --- what if you're changing the oil yourself?
Would showing them receipts for oil and filters suffice? Could a dealer deny warrantee coverage because you changed your own oil?
Would showing them receipts for oil and filters suffice? Could a dealer deny warrantee coverage because you changed your own oil?
You are responsible for performance of the required maintenance indicated in the Owners Manual and this supplement. Lexus will not deny a warranty claim solely because you do not have records to show that you maintained your vehicle. However, any failure or noncompliance caused by lack of maintenance is not covered by this warranty.
When maintenance and repairs are paid for by you, then services may be performed by you or by any automotive service provider you choose. Lexus will not deny a warranty claim solely because you use a service provider other than a Lexus dealership for maintenance and repairs.
Driver
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: CA
Your first oil change should be a complimentary one from Lexus, mine was. I also bought the pre-paid maintenance plan from them so both of my IS250's are covered thru 60K. Just remember that they are minor/major maintenance items as your milage increases, the biggest one at 60K if I remember correctly.
Check the manual or ask the dealer, also they have 10% off coupons that you can print online for oil changes.
Hope this helps.
Check the manual or ask the dealer, also they have 10% off coupons that you can print online for oil changes.
Hope this helps.
Driver
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: CA
When I purchased my car thru the Lexus of Pleasanton which is part of the Hendrick Automotive Group they offered it to me so I bought it. It's called the Hendrick maintenance care
I think its dealer specific @ 5K intervals.
I think its dealer specific @ 5K intervals.
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 329
Likes: 2
From: CA
Originally Posted by 06LexIS
Your first oil change should be a complimentary one from Lexus, mine was. I also bought the pre-paid maintenance plan from them so both of my IS250's are covered thru 60K. Just remember that they are minor/major maintenance items as your milage increases, the biggest one at 60K if I remember correctly.
Check the manual or ask the dealer, also they have 10% off coupons that you can print online for oil changes.
Hope this helps.
Check the manual or ask the dealer, also they have 10% off coupons that you can print online for oil changes.
Hope this helps.
Has to be the easiest oil change
This thing is every bit as easy as chnging the oil in a Dodge Ram. Except you have to put the IS350 in the air a little. very easy. Oil filters I bought a pack of 10, Genuine Toyota, for about $4.89 each.
The oil is expensive, Valvoline syntec $4.67 a quart, you need 6.6 quarts.
Canister type, what is old is new again. Very nice, 2750 miles, drains real easy, no mess, nothing in the way. sent a sample off to get analyzed. If its this easy, I might keep it on a < 4k OCS.
Keep all reciepts Boys & Girls.
Got some crazy letter the other day from my dealer.Please bring the car in for a 4 month 4k mile check up. I don't think so. I'll take them up on the complementary change at 5k or so.
Its doing just fine thank you very much
new filter on the left
The oil is expensive, Valvoline syntec $4.67 a quart, you need 6.6 quarts.
Canister type, what is old is new again. Very nice, 2750 miles, drains real easy, no mess, nothing in the way. sent a sample off to get analyzed. If its this easy, I might keep it on a < 4k OCS.
Keep all reciepts Boys & Girls.
Got some crazy letter the other day from my dealer.Please bring the car in for a 4 month 4k mile check up. I don't think so. I'll take them up on the complementary change at 5k or so.
Its doing just fine thank you very much
new filter on the left
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right under the fans
where the canister filter ls for you all that take it into the shop. Looking up throgh the little 'trap door' with the filter removed.
Three screws hold the little door in place.
Three screws hold the little door in place.
Last edited by GreyHound; Jul 13, 2006 at 07:09 PM. Reason: pic
Driver
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 154
Likes: 1
From: FL
Originally Posted by GreyHound
Such a nice car !
Kinda glad I don't have to rotate the tires
Kinda glad I don't have to rotate the tires
.d The OSHA inspector would freak. What about some nice ramps??
Slide?
They're 2' x 10' s. How is it going to slide?
Solid, long, lay flat on the ground, car rolls easily up on them. Car is in park. I'm not removing the transmission or wrenching hard on it.
It ain't going anywhere. No jack anywhere in the area for the Osha cronies.
What do you call nice ramps? plastic ones that my neighbor used to drive over the end because they're so steep, or the metal ones that slide on concrete or drive themselves into the ground? Thats OK. I 'll keep my flat ones that are about five feet long and are about 15 years old. But I really do appreciate the concern.
What color was your IS 350?
Solid, long, lay flat on the ground, car rolls easily up on them. Car is in park. I'm not removing the transmission or wrenching hard on it.
It ain't going anywhere. No jack anywhere in the area for the Osha cronies.
What do you call nice ramps? plastic ones that my neighbor used to drive over the end because they're so steep, or the metal ones that slide on concrete or drive themselves into the ground? Thats OK. I 'll keep my flat ones that are about five feet long and are about 15 years old. But I really do appreciate the concern.
What color was your IS 350?
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,708
Likes: 2
From: SC
Originally Posted by Payam
P.S. I went to Toyota for the second oil change, $29 with tax.