RX 350 service
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i for one like to do my own service. I hate when they give me grief about changing the oil every 5k. I do a lot of short trips in the winter. so that is mostly why i do 5k changes.
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my dealership is a good one, i have no problem there. but like you, i like to handle it myself if i can.
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I do my own service unless it turns out to be major engine work or any job requiring the engine/transmission to be taken out of the car.
However I have owned a few different make of cars over the years ranging from German,Swedish, American,and Asian so I have a very vast collection of tools and acquired experience that allows me to repair most issues without much problem.
I always refer to a OEM service manual before I do any work on a car.
The service manuals details everything needed to do the job correctly including tools needed, step-by step instructions, torque specs for the fasteners/bolts, etc.
With that being said, I am good at following written directions and diagrams and have a lot of patience.
If you know that you can not follow the directions(or focus on a) task well enough to assemble boxed furniture correctly(you know who you are) then I would just take the car to a dealer or independent repair shop.
I like the challenge , so I have done very difficult repairs over the years in my garage which left me feeling good to be honest.
Plus I know that the job was done correctly and by the book, which can not be said from some independent shops that repair cars.
However I have owned a few different make of cars over the years ranging from German,Swedish, American,and Asian so I have a very vast collection of tools and acquired experience that allows me to repair most issues without much problem.
I always refer to a OEM service manual before I do any work on a car.
The service manuals details everything needed to do the job correctly including tools needed, step-by step instructions, torque specs for the fasteners/bolts, etc.
With that being said, I am good at following written directions and diagrams and have a lot of patience.
If you know that you can not follow the directions(or focus on a) task well enough to assemble boxed furniture correctly(you know who you are) then I would just take the car to a dealer or independent repair shop.
I like the challenge , so I have done very difficult repairs over the years in my garage which left me feeling good to be honest.
Plus I know that the job was done correctly and by the book, which can not be said from some independent shops that repair cars.
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What service? Other than replacing simple things like wiper blades, air filter and cabin filter, and oil/filter change there isn't too much we need to do along the way. And I'm past the time when I'm crawling under the car to change my oil, I take it to the dealer every 10,000 miles and pay the $75. At the same time they'll check things over and let you know if anything needs attention.
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I change the engine and cabin filters, battery, rotate the tires, top up my windshield washer, replace wipers for winter/all season, and maybe a hand wash or two during the summer. Does any of these count?:-)
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From: Bethlehem Twsp. Pennsylvania
What service? Other than replacing simple things like wiper blades, air filter and cabin filter, and oil/filter change there isn't too much we need to do along the way. And I'm past the time when I'm crawling under the car to change my oil, I take it to the dealer every 10,000 miles and pay the $75. At the same time they'll check things over and let you know if anything needs attention.
you are right about that ^^ but what about still being under warranty? when i do my oil changes etc. i do log it in on the lexus owners site. so there shouldn't be any discrepancy later on.
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I love turning wrenches but my body no longer enjoys it. I'd much rather change oil on an aircraft engine than my cars being that it's less physically demanding.
I also no longer crawl through my attic pulling wires.
I still do the easy clean stuff on my cars like air filters, wiper blades etc. I save the dirty stuff for the younger guys. They have to eat too.
I also no longer crawl through my attic pulling wires.
I still do the easy clean stuff on my cars like air filters, wiper blades etc. I save the dirty stuff for the younger guys. They have to eat too.
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From: Bethlehem Twsp. Pennsylvania
I love turning wrenches but my body no longer enjoys it. I'd much rather change oil on an aircraft engine than my cars being that it's less physically demanding.
I also no longer crawl through my attic pulling wires.
I still do the easy clean stuff on my cars like air filters, wiper blades etc. I save the dirty stuff for the younger guys. They have to eat too.
I also no longer crawl through my attic pulling wires.
I still do the easy clean stuff on my cars like air filters, wiper blades etc. I save the dirty stuff for the younger guys. They have to eat too.
nicely put into perspective.
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