Oil change intervals
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Oil change intervals
new to this forum..
I know there is a standard mileage recommendation for changing oil, but does anyone know the equivalent time interval?
for example, I thought it was every 6 months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
I know there is a standard mileage recommendation for changing oil, but does anyone know the equivalent time interval?
for example, I thought it was every 6 months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
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The services guide for my RX350 states every 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Unless you operate under special conditions...
dirt road driving
repeated trips under 5 miles when outside temperature below freezing
extensive idling, - (use as a taxi, or a pizza delivery vehicle, or you pretend it's a police car idling in front of a donut shop)
Unless you operate under special conditions...
dirt road driving
repeated trips under 5 miles when outside temperature below freezing
extensive idling, - (use as a taxi, or a pizza delivery vehicle, or you pretend it's a police car idling in front of a donut shop)
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DIY costs much less, though.
It's grand to have it done at greater intervals.
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jsguillet, the complimentary 12 month/10,000 mile service includes a free oil change. Some early 2010 RX owners were able to get two free oil changes. Prior to the letter, the first two complimentary services were at 30 days/1,000 miles and 6 months/5,000 miles with an oil change. The 12 month/10,000 mile service with an oil change was added when Lexus switched to synthetic. No more 30 day/1,000 mile service. Still, two years before having to pay for an oil change isn't bad at all.
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Almost always getting it serviced will cost more at Lexus stores just as if you were taking your Rolex watch to the authorized selling dealer for service. However the good news is your warranty only requires you to have it serviced by the stated schedule with oils/filters etc., meeting the stated specifications. I've found most Toyota stores with do your routine service for fees between $60 & $75 bucks. They'll even file it in your online service record for your VIN. You still get coffee and treats but probably not espresso and sticky buns 
. How much are those two things worth?
For Warranty work of course you'll still have to use Lexus but no charge for that
.
Just FYI
. How much are those two things worth?For Warranty work of course you'll still have to use Lexus but no charge for that
.Just FYI
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Almost always getting it serviced will cost more at Lexus stores just as if you were taking your Rolex watch to the authorized selling dealer for service. However the good news is your warranty only requires you to have it serviced by the stated schedule with oils/filters etc., meeting the stated specifications. I've found most Toyota stores with do your routine service for fees between $60 & $75 bucks. They'll even file it in your online service record for your VIN. You still get coffee and treats but probably not espresso and sticky buns . How much are those two things worth?
For Warranty work of course you'll still have to use Lexus but no charge for that.
Just FYI
. How much are those two things worth?For Warranty work of course you'll still have to use Lexus but no charge for that
.Just FYI
So I went home and looked up local Toyota dealerships - we have four. Wouldn't you know NOT one of them is conveniently situated? BUT to save approximately $50, I can be a little inconvenienced. We only have one Lexus dealership and it's certainly not convenient (it sure is nice though).
Thanks for the help.
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I read the posts yesterday about going to Toyota -- I don't think I knew you could do that. I just bought my RX on March 1, 2014 so I'm only on my second oil change (but I've used the 10,000 mile freebie).
So I went home and looked up local Toyota dealerships - we have four. Wouldn't you know NOT one of them is conveniently situated? BUT to save approximately $50, I can be a little inconvenienced. We only have one Lexus dealership and it's certainly not convenient (it sure is nice though).
Thanks for the help.
So I went home and looked up local Toyota dealerships - we have four. Wouldn't you know NOT one of them is conveniently situated? BUT to save approximately $50, I can be a little inconvenienced. We only have one Lexus dealership and it's certainly not convenient (it sure is nice though).
Thanks for the help.