Marqevans

Would anybody skip this service and wait for the 20,000 with the oil change?

RX330inFL

If you go with the 10K oil change interval there are still service items to consider as mentioned in the Owner's Manual. There would still technically be a 15K service needed. Namely the tire rotation. You can have that done separately and you can replace the battery in your key fobs as these are DIY if you want. The rest are just inspections.

Have a look at this discussion as well:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-10-000-a.html

markrivers

it depends. When was your 10,000 mile service?
-if it's less than 6 months, then SKIP it.

Do you have any complaints with your ride right now? noise?
-if NONE, then SKIP it.

Tire rotation( which you can do by yourself) and a bunch of visual inspections make up for the 15,000 mile service.

For full disclosure, i like to do most of the maintenance myself.
Oil changes, Cabin Filter, Engine Filter etc.

it's not just about saving money but knowing the car/machine that you're driving.

and don't forget, if a LEXUS dealer is far from where you live, you can always go to a TOYOTA dealer for these scheduled maintenance.

dctex99

I had mine done by an independent who also replaced the air filter and cabin filter which I believe should be replaced yearly if not at 15,000 miles!!

ecr72

I skipped ours, but we bought it as a CPO with a little over 13K miles on it. We're near 20K now and I need to schedule a service. Free oil change this time, after that I'll do it myself or take it to the local Toyota dealer which is very close.


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TomT127

I didn't bother. Got what I needed done at 10K and 20K.

kitlz

The 15K is considered the first major service on the RX. It's listed on page 49 here:

http://www.lexus.com/pdf/service/RX_RXh_WSG.pdf

I would address this question to your SA. He/She is the correct person to advise you. There are a few factors that have to be taken into consideration.

go3Ds

The 5,000 and 10,000 mile services are complimentary, including the tire rotation. Skipping the "must pay for" 15,000 mile service, puts your tires on a 10,000 mile rotation schedule rather than 5,000, unless done by someone else. I looked up my records for the 15,000 mile service when we had our 2010, and paid $78 in the Minneapolis area. Besides the tire rotation, it also included car wash if we wanted, key battery, re-torque drive shaft flange bolts, clean AC filter, and a print out of numerous inspections performed including fluids, brakes, boots and belts. Since the RX is under warranty, one of the main reasons I go is I always have something for them to check, along with a few questions which is free. Also, I like to enjoy the coffee bar and browse around while waiting. I realize $78 is $78, but well worth it for our 4 wheeled family member.