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Any service recommended on 2008 RX350 before Extended Warranty expires?

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Old 11-30-13, 10:00 AM
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Question Any service recommended on 2008 RX350 before Extended Warranty expires?

I bought the 7 year/100k miles Platinum Warranty from Troy at Greenfield Toyota (per separate thread) back in 2007 for my new 2008 RX 350 -- this warranty expires in 2014. I have had my local Lexus dealership change the oil and filters regularly, I changed the cabin and engine air filters, but have had no significant service because they are EXPENSIVE (they want $800+ for a "30k service.")

My RX has about 45k on it, and hasn't given any trouble. What service should I schedule / is there anything I should do BEFORE the extended warranty expires?

Thanks for any thoughts / suggestions / remedial advice (or pointers to previous threads if this has already been addressed, but I couldn't find it).
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take your car elsewhere for the 30k service if its price that is holding you back, most of it is more preventative inspection than change of fluids including brake flush. Most Toyota dealerships can do it without the Lexus markup too. Just show the service manager the maintenance schedule. You can still record the service under "My Lexus"
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Have them check for leaks on the steering rack, coolant leaks, transmission gasket leaks and headlight condensation.
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Add valve cover gaskets to the list; I had to replace both of mine. The rear gasket is a lot of effort to replace a $20 part.

Lower control arm bushings seem to be getting a lot of talk lately, but generally on early (2004-5) 2nd generation RXs.
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Also check lower front control arm bushings
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i would have them check the radiator for leaks, with the covers off, and the water pump, my radiator was failing with no overheating or sign of leak just at the end of the extended warranty and I think It could have been caught
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Originally Posted by fastnoypi
take your car elsewhere for the 30k service if its price that is holding you back, most of it is more preventative inspection than change of fluids including brake flush. Most Toyota dealerships can do it without the Lexus markup too. Just show the service manager the maintenance schedule. You can still record the service under "My Lexus"
. I Had my 30k done at in town Toyota dealer. They logged the service under "My Lexus" without me even asking.
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