Determining the Proper Maintenance Interval

Depending on your circumstances, you should obtain maintenance for your Lexus every 5,000 miles or every 7,500 miles.

Follow these guidelines to determine which interval to use.

5,000-Mile Intervals
Use 5,000-mile intervals if you primarily operate your vehicle under any of the following conditions:
•Extensive driving on unpaved or dusty roads.
•Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
•Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below freezing.

7,500-Mile Intervals
Use 7,500-mile intervals if you primarily operate your vehicle under conditions other than those listed above.

Your vehicle is equipped with a dashboard light to remind you when the engine oil needs to be replaced. The light is amber and labeled “MAINT REQD.” When you turn the ignition key to the “ON” position, the light will illuminate for about three seconds to indicate that the reminder system is working properly.

After you have driven 5,000 miles since the vehicle’s last oil change, the light will illuminate for about three seconds and then flash for another 12 seconds when you turn the ignition key to the “ON” position. If you use 5,000-mile maintenance intervals, you should replace the engine oil at your earliest opportunity once the light starts flashing.

After you have driven 7,500 miles since the vehicle’s last oil change, the light will remain illuminated when you turn the ignition key to the “ON” position. When this occurs, you should replace the engine oil as soon
as possible, regardless of which maintenance interval you use.