Maintenance Sch For '07 LS
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I know on the LS430 schedule maintenance it has both 5,000 mile and 7,500 mile intervals! again, I don't know what it says for the LS460 but, I can imagine D40 going to 7,500 shouldn't damage is well built newer LS460!!! Of course I'm assuming here but, with the new tech advances I can't see the LS430 being able to go 7,500 and the LS460 only able to go 5,000 miles without having oil/service done.
Just the math alone tells you that if you go 7,500 miles every service compared to 5,000 miles a service in a 15,000 mile period that comes out to 2 services if you go 7,500 miles and 3 services if you go 5,000 miles per service. Extra money will sure be made by the dealers service department. I know, I know its preventative maintenance. That said, these cars should be able to take another 2,500 miles more before service. I think(I don't know) 7,500 is safe as long as you go in on or before 7,500 per service done!
Best bet is ask a mechanic and cant say if you'll get the typical sales pitch from a Lexus/Toyota service department that they give and all companies do to make more sales. I can here it now " we'll Mr.... you can go longer than 5,000 miles but we here at Lexus and all our dealerships recommend that 5,000 be done as the mileage you have service done, maybe 100-200 miles over give or take but, 5,000 nonetheless. That said, Mr... you can go 7,500 miles per service but, again we don't recommend it". Then you leave more confused than before.
I find in sales when this line is used its clear that 7,500 miles per service isn't bad to do. Why? If it was flat out not OK, wouldn't they say it and be firm on just 5,000 instead of saying we don't recommend it but, you can! Just a thought. People are so stuck on making money that there is a disconnect that actual peoples hard earned money is what pays for not so much needed work they ask for customers to pay for. Oh well, all the best guys and WISDOM may be the thing to use here. I'd go 6,000-6,500 miles to stay on the safe side if I wanted to stretch it out a bit more thaan 5,000 miles and not quite as long as 7,500 miles. L.G.N.M
Just the math alone tells you that if you go 7,500 miles every service compared to 5,000 miles a service in a 15,000 mile period that comes out to 2 services if you go 7,500 miles and 3 services if you go 5,000 miles per service. Extra money will sure be made by the dealers service department. I know, I know its preventative maintenance. That said, these cars should be able to take another 2,500 miles more before service. I think(I don't know) 7,500 is safe as long as you go in on or before 7,500 per service done!
Best bet is ask a mechanic and cant say if you'll get the typical sales pitch from a Lexus/Toyota service department that they give and all companies do to make more sales. I can here it now " we'll Mr.... you can go longer than 5,000 miles but we here at Lexus and all our dealerships recommend that 5,000 be done as the mileage you have service done, maybe 100-200 miles over give or take but, 5,000 nonetheless. That said, Mr... you can go 7,500 miles per service but, again we don't recommend it". Then you leave more confused than before.
I find in sales when this line is used its clear that 7,500 miles per service isn't bad to do. Why? If it was flat out not OK, wouldn't they say it and be firm on just 5,000 instead of saying we don't recommend it but, you can! Just a thought. People are so stuck on making money that there is a disconnect that actual peoples hard earned money is what pays for not so much needed work they ask for customers to pay for. Oh well, all the best guys and WISDOM may be the thing to use here. I'd go 6,000-6,500 miles to stay on the safe side if I wanted to stretch it out a bit more thaan 5,000 miles and not quite as long as 7,500 miles. L.G.N.M
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This is a hot topic around here, there's a lot of people that go 10k miles between oil changes using a high quality synthetic. In fact Toyota now recommends the 10k mile interval - and I know there's someone on here that posted an email from Lexus corporate that says it's ok to go 10k miles with the LS as long as you're using synthetic.
I'm old school and even 5k miles seems high to me, but others on here have convinced me I can go longer, so I am. Right now I'm at 8k miles using Mobil 1 EP (which supposedly is good for 15k miles). I plan on changing it soon...maybe at 9k...maybe at 10k.
The best solution is to send a sample into Blackstone labs, to get a understanding of how your engine is wearing and how long your oil can last.
I'm old school and even 5k miles seems high to me, but others on here have convinced me I can go longer, so I am. Right now I'm at 8k miles using Mobil 1 EP (which supposedly is good for 15k miles). I plan on changing it soon...maybe at 9k...maybe at 10k.
The best solution is to send a sample into Blackstone labs, to get a understanding of how your engine is wearing and how long your oil can last.
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This thread prompted me to call my the local Lexus dealer and ask about oil change frequency.
I understand this has been discussed in great detail, but it goes to show you how informed/misinformed people at dealerships can be.
Or perhaps its not about being misinformed, they'd rather just go by the book, even though other options are possible.
He told me that in "early 2014", Lexus stated that, due to "new engine design", from '13 and up, the OCI is 10k. All other, older vehicles is 5k.
He also told me they don't do trans DnF, only flushes, the synth oil change for $90, rear diff is $140 (WOW) and plug changes are nearly $500!
Boy I tell ya! Thank God for this forum!
I understand this has been discussed in great detail, but it goes to show you how informed/misinformed people at dealerships can be.
Or perhaps its not about being misinformed, they'd rather just go by the book, even though other options are possible.
He told me that in "early 2014", Lexus stated that, due to "new engine design", from '13 and up, the OCI is 10k. All other, older vehicles is 5k.
He also told me they don't do trans DnF, only flushes, the synth oil change for $90, rear diff is $140 (WOW) and plug changes are nearly $500!
Boy I tell ya! Thank God for this forum!
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From: New Hampshire
If you have a warranty, then yes, I would follow the published maintenance schedule, because they will hold that against you if something goes wrong.
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From: New Hampshire
This thread prompted me to call my the local Lexus dealer and ask about oil change frequency.
I understand this has been discussed in great detail, but it goes to show you how informed/misinformed people at dealerships can be.
Or perhaps its not about being misinformed, they'd rather just go by the book, even though other options are possible.
He told me that in "early 2014", Lexus stated that, due to "new engine design", from '13 and up, the OCI is 10k. All other, older vehicles is 5k.
He also told me they don't do trans DnF, only flushes, the synth oil change for $90, rear diff is $140 (WOW) and plug changes are nearly $500!
Boy I tell ya! Thank God for this forum!
I understand this has been discussed in great detail, but it goes to show you how informed/misinformed people at dealerships can be.
Or perhaps its not about being misinformed, they'd rather just go by the book, even though other options are possible.
He told me that in "early 2014", Lexus stated that, due to "new engine design", from '13 and up, the OCI is 10k. All other, older vehicles is 5k.
He also told me they don't do trans DnF, only flushes, the synth oil change for $90, rear diff is $140 (WOW) and plug changes are nearly $500!
Boy I tell ya! Thank God for this forum!
Like the guy you talked to...the LS has a new engine design? News to me. What's new about it? Tighter tolerances? No, that wouldn't lend to longer oil change intervals. New heads? Different oil pump and sump? Different pistons and rings? These people crack me up, they really do.
Last edited by Doublebase; Aug 7, 2015 at 07:11 PM.
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While we are on the subject of oil changes and warranty; does anyone do their own changes while they have a warranty? I have the Lexus VSA 6 yr 100k, and I am on the fence whether to do it myself or not. What do you guys think in terms of warranty claims? Good or bad idea
Racer
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From: TX
I have my 460 serviced and oil changed about every 5,000 miles due to the fact that my 460 is still under warranty plus Lexus recommends. Once my warranty expires I will use full synthetic and have my oil changed around 8,000 miles.
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While we are on the subject of oil changes and warranty; does anyone do their own changes while they have a warranty? I have the Lexus VSA 6 yr 100k, and I am on the fence whether to do it myself or not. What do you guys think in terms of warranty claims? Good or bad idea
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I don't know the name of the law, but manufactures are required by law to accept do your own maintance. But like posted above, you need to have documentation. As long as you can prove it, your just as good as paying the dealership
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Thanks guys. 40,000 service was quoted 310.00, seemed high-oil change and inspection. With kids and college on the horizon, well you know. Thanks to all the DIY guys, and sharing your expertise!
Last edited by retlex; Aug 11, 2015 at 08:03 AM. Reason: Incorrect cost 210 to 310
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