SJCguy

I am ready to schedule my 90k Service and this is what i was offered by a local Toyota dealer:

* REPLACE Engine Oil and Oil Filter
* Reset Maintenance Reminder Light
* Check Installation of Driver-Side Floor Mat
* ROTATE Tires, Inspect Wear and Adjust Tire Pressure
* PERFORM Multi-Point Inspection
* PERFORM Brake Fluid Exchange Service
* REPLACE Engine Air Filter
* REPLACE Cabin Filter, Incl. Frigi-Fresh Sanitizer (EPA Registered Virucide, Fungicide, Kills Odors)
* REPLACE Timing Belt, Inspect Drive Belts
* Measure Brake Pad Thickness and Rotor Runout
* Visually Inspect Brake Pads/Linings, Calipers, Drums and Rotors
* Road Test Vehicle
* Inspect Nuts and Bolts on Chassis & Suspension
Total cost for Basic is $864.

They are also offerring the following Value service for a total of $1322

1. INSTALL Fuel System Conditioners (Deposit Control and Ethanol Corrosion Inhibitor)
2. PERFORM Throttle Body Cleaning Service
3. INSTALL Windshield Washer Solvent
4. PERFORM Engine Coolant Fluid Exchange Service
5. INSTALL Premium Engine Oil Conditioner & Fuel System Cleaner (MOA and 44K)
6. Ask Your Service Advisor about the FREE BG Lifetime Protection Plan!
7. Service Includes 180-Day Complimentary Roadside Care with Tire Hazard Coverage (Activation Needed)

In addition to the Basic, I am thinking of getting Items 1, 2, 4, and 5. Is it worthwhile? I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance.

LeX2K

Things I would not get done

* Check Installation of Driver-Side Floor Mat - do it yourself
* Frigi-Fresh Sanitizer (EPA Registered Virucide, Fungicide, Kills Odors) - needless chemicals

INSTALL Fuel System Conditioners (Deposit Control and Ethanol Corrosion Inhibitor) - waste of money buy quality gasoline
INSTALL Windshield Washer Solvent - do it yourself
INSTALL Premium Engine Oil Conditioner & Fuel System Cleaner (MOA and 44K) - waste of money
Ask Your Service Advisor about the FREE BG Lifetime Protection Plan! - what is the catch
Service Includes 180-Day Complimentary Roadside Care with Tire Hazard Coverage (Activation Needed) - what is the catch

also aren't these the same thing?
* Measure Brake Pad Thickness and Rotor Runout
* Visually Inspect Brake Pads/Linings, Calipers, Drums and Rotors

SJCguy

@LeX2K Thanks for your response. So, can i assume, it is worthwhile performing

1. PERFORM Throttle Body Cleaning Service
2. PERFORM Engine Coolant Fluid Exchange Service

Thanks.

LeX2K

I recently cleaned the throttle body on a Highlander (same engine as your car) it has 200,000 miles was fairly dirty but if I'm being honest didn't notice a difference in how the engine ran. Engine coolant should be done every 7 years.

SJCguy

@LeX2K Thank you. That makes sense.

Margate330

Only think I don't like about this quote is no mention of replacing the hydraulic belt tensioner and idler pulley and this needs to be agreed up front & included in the quoted price and not a "gotcha" upsell after the you hand over the keys.
Honestly timing belt is only a 1-2hr job and they are getting paid verrrrrry well looking at your quote and you can probably get it done cheaper at an indy with good reputation.
Since you have a hybrid this doesn't include a water pump at 90k miles service like the non-hybrid so that's a lot of $$$ for a belt.

The "value added service", I agree with Lex2k above, most of it you can do yourself or a waste of money.
Looks like a "wallet draining service" for a $500 upsel that gives almost no value to the customer. lol

cdnewton

I change my own oil and replace my own cabin/air filters, but tried to be fair with prices.
I can confirm the independent I use charges $248 for an OEM timing belt on the V6 and $99 for a brake fluid exchange (two things I cannot do).
**note, like margate330 says, usually tensioner and other items are replaced at more cost**
Based upon that, I came up with a ball-park of $600 at the independent I use in the Denver area.
I would call a place that specializes in Toyota to see what they would charge.
Finally, in my opinion, besides the coolant service, the "value service" is not a value and not needed.

Felix

Add the w/p w/ timing belt since your there.....Some t/b kits come w/ the w/p. I'd hitup a indy.......That price should include rotors/pads as well as a brake fluid flush w/ new dot3.....

iMSQ

on Lexus RX V6 (with tensioner, idler, pump, etc.)????
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hyb...l#post11150130

cdnewton

The $248 is belt only but I always replace the water pump and tensioner for more cost.

OP said his quote was for timing belt only.

I will have to give them a call on Monday to check on the hybrid price as now I am curious about the price difference.

If you were questioning the price I provided, https://www.toycarcare.com/ and then click on coupons.

joedaddy1

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Pay a little extra and get the spark plug replaced. It’s almost 15 years old now. They’ll probably cut you a deal on labor. I paid for an extra hour of labor to get the spark plug replaced during my TB/WP service. I brought in OEM spark plugs that I bought and never got around changing myself.