SilRX350

Hi everyone... I'm new here. I have a 2010 Silver RX350. Love my car... I always have a recommended service every 5000 miles. But what really hit me this time is the price of 30,000 miles recommended service which my dealer asked for $485 + tax. They said it's a major check up for every 30,000 miles. I'm not a savvy person when it comes to mechanic stuff. How much do you pay for yours? should I do it? Thank you so much for your advice.

markrivers

Aside from an RX 350, I also have a 2009 Toyota Camry SE. I paid close to that amount when I had the 30,000 miles service work on the Camry. If that makes you feel any better.

ziggy1

The major services on any car I have owned are always expensive. $500 doesn't seem out of line.

SilRX350

thank you all... i really appreciate it.

markrivers

There are do it yourself maintenance that are included in the 30,000 miles package.
If you do them yourself you can ask the service advisor to take it Off, thus saving you some money.

Examples are changing oil and filter, changing air filter, rotating tires etc

tvl0612

$485.00 plus tax for the 30K service seems reasonable assuming the 30K service includes: Oil change, oil filter, rotate tires, replace ACC filter, engine filter, brake fluid, electronic key battery, reset maintenace reminder light, windshield wiper. Replace rear differential oil, transfer oil case

billy44bo

Hybrid Transaxle
The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact
your Lexus dealer.
Fluid capacity* Front
(4.9 qt. (4.6 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.)
Rear (AWD models)
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS

txt

Here's the 30,000 Mile Factory Recommended Service [2010 RX350]

There's nothing in the list that requires dealership expertise.
If you want to save money but are not a DIYer, then any reputable auto shop can do everything listed below; just give them the list.

Service includes the following:
Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
Rotate tires
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
Replace Smart Key battery
Visually inspect brake pads and rotors
Re-torque nuts and bolts of driveshaft(AWD)
Road-test vehicle

Inspect the following:

Axle shaft boots
Ball joints and dust covers
Body
Brake lines and hoses
Brake rotor thickness and runout
Engine coolant
Exhaust pipes and mountings
Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Fuel tank cap gasket
Rack and pinion assembly
Rear differential oil (AWD only)
Steering linkage and boots
Transfer case oil (AWD only)
Transmission fluid

happy1977

Out of topic but why most post responding to a quote typing before the quote?

jenlai1345

You can get it done for ~$150

Mobil 1 96995 Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil 7 qrts $60 - from AutoZone
Oil Filter part number 04152-YZZA1 $6 - from Toyota parts
FRAM CF10285 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter $19 - from Amazon
K&N 33-2443 Replacement Air Filter (engine air filter) $40 - from Amazon
(These are great quality products, equal or better than those used by Lexus)

Go to a small body shop that you really, really trust and have them put these on in 10 minutes. They shouldn't charge you more than $20-30 to do this.

There's really no point of going to a Lexus dealer unless you really need that to sleep well.

billy44bo

How do they check this tranmision fluid now that the unit is closed?

JimH2

http://www.edmunds.com/car-maintenan...0000&zip=97402

txt

Good question.
For 3rd gen RX, you can check for ATF leaks.

RobertGift

Our Lexus Dealers charge $750 for 30K check.
Included in the $750 is topping off the windshield washer fluid!

Freds430

If you went to the Lexus dealer and stated you want your brake fluid changed, oil changed and tire rotation, it would cost about $225. The cabin and air filters as stated below can be changed in five minutes for both will cost $40. Total cost is $265.

I never go in a say I want the 10,000, 30,000 or 50,000 mile service. Every 10,000 miles ask for an oil change and tire rotation at the Lexus/Toyota dealership. This should be less than $80. Every 30,000 miles the brake fluid needs to be changed and about $100. Every 20,000 miles change the air and cabin filters. This combined takes five minutes and the air filter can be bought on line at Lexus Parts World for $18. The cabin air filter can be bought at Walmart for $18, It is the Fram Fresh Breeze #10285 with carbon and baking soda to filter the air. Wiper blade inserts again can be bought at Lexus Parts World for $20 for both refills and takes five minutes to replace. You are done until 100,000 miles. At Lexus Parts World use cl5 in the promo code for 10% discount. If you go in an ask for the 10,000, 20,000 30,000 maintenance you will be paying big bucks for a lot more items you do not need checked and inspected. Once a year replace the key fob battery cr2032. Keep receipts for everything. I take my oil filter bought at Lexus Parts World and 5 quart jug of Mobil 1 purchased at Walmart for $24 to my local Toyota dealer and they charge me $15 labor for the oil and $20 for the tire rotation.