So, I'm now officially over the hump:



So, the service list online for Lexus tops out at 150,000 miles (drivers.lexus.com)

Do I just start over from 100k? Or is there a secret maintenance schedule for Lexus that goes beyond the 150k...?

 

What was the last maintenance done then?

 

Congratulations. You failed to mention the overall ownership experience.

Service repeats.

Observe the interval between 0miles to 1st services [or between 1st and 2nd services] and then project in future.

Salim

 

I've been doing oil changes every 5k. I've owned it since new.

I ask because there are things not on the list - like thermostat replacement. Water pump replacement. PCV valve replacement. Fuel injector replacement...

But I've changed coolant, brake fluid, oil & filter, transmission fluid, differential oil, etc. as noted.

 

Dude, not helpful. See my note above. I've been a member here since 2009, and "project in future" doesn't help when clearly so much is left off the list.

 

Maintenance items are maintenance items like fluids, spark plugs, belts etc. And keeping an eye on wear items like brake-pads. Then there are age related stuff which has little to do with milage (other than heat cycle) .. vacuum hoses.

During maintenance the mechanic should check items and replace anything that needs to be replaced.

Example, you will not see water pump replacement listed as maintenance replacement at any milage, but folks replace them based on milage. Same goes for certain oil seals. I generally refer to them as preemptive maintenance items.

It might be helpful if you would list which services you have adhered to get to 200,000 miles. I am very interested in finding what preemptive maintenance you have done over the years. Also was the 5K oil change with synthetic?


Salim

 

You normally do water pump when it's leaking or when timing belt is done. You have chain, so that is believed to be lifetime (it is not but..)
Our RX350 I'd do ATF drain and fill every 30K or so. Yes, I know what they say.
T-case, diff, I do at 60K as I use synthetic best i can buy fluid. So they last a good bit.
I do plugs every about 90K miles, I don't wait till 100K.
Engine belt had to be done at 100K or right before that. So it's due now.
I replace all filters on our cars with high air flow ones, so they are clean and reinstall. I found good ones from Skeptr. Fraction of KN cost and same quality.
You have air cabin filter that needs to be replaced whenever you start smelling outside. I do carbon filters, they last longer and work better.
Otherwise, maintenance is maintenance. Mileage tells what.
Parts replacement "just to"? Why? It's car, not Schwarzenegger. Don't fix if it ain't brok.

 

For the other items not in "the plan" like fuel injectors, oil pump, engine oil seals, etc., I would contact Lexus Corporate to see if their engineering group has any suggested intervals. Personally, I would consider injectors at anywhere from 200K-250K as a proactive step, but that decision, for me at least, would be based on the total cost of the injectors. As soon as I say that, though, I have to admit that I'm still running all 8 of my original injectors in my 2002 diesel (almost 300K miles on them), and my current plan is to simply shim the poppet valve seats and replace the o-rings on them (a full set of my diesel injectors runs anywhere from $1300-$2300, depending on who did the injector build and how "built" they are).

 

wow. thats alot of driving for 7 years.. For the AT.. have you ever change transmission fluid? lexus states its sealed for life..any major issues besides normal service? my warranty is up in a few months.. considering trading it in soon. but these things are reliable.. so might just drive the **** outta it..

 

I personally have just recycled starting at the 100k maintenance items. I cannot remember what car it was I had in the past, but not all things were the same from mile 0 compared to starting from mile 100k. For example, I changed the coolant at 100k as recommended, but thereafter it recommended coolant change every 50k miles. I don't know why but I just followed those manufacturer recs. BTW Congrats!. I think the worst general maintenance for these vehicles is the spark plug change. What a a PITA. I now avoid anything with a V6 and tranverse mounted engine.

 

Yes, I've replaced tranny fluid (twice). Differential twice. Transfer case, once. All oil past the first year of driving is full synthetic. Plugs have been done at 100k, ready to do them and wires on Friday.

Of course the cabin and air filter have been changed. I get them at the local NAPA parts store, along with windshield wipers - change them once a year, so about every 25k.

I fix things proactively so I'm not stranded, 45 miles from home on a dark winter night. I'd much rather do so than suffer a blown head gasket, or blown tranny. As Salimshah notes, it's pre-emptive maintenance; most of which has been regular fluid changes as noted above. (And I'm happy to email you my spreadsheet to see the maintenance list - too long to list here. Just PM me your email address).

F250 - thanks for the suggestion of calling to see if the engineers have suggestions on longevity maintenance.

 

Congrats! Keep us posted on what you find out!

 

I love reading stories like yours.