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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Wow, I thought the "L" on the front stood for Lexus. I guess it stands for Loose wallet, also mechanic's Lien, which means I had to pay $106 to get my car back after my oil change today. Drain plug $2, Lexus oil filter $ $7.64, labor $21.00, and 8 (yeah, 8) quarts of Pento Synthetic (the "absolute best on the market, and it's made in Germany") at $9.49 per quart. The good news is that he "put the reminder tag for 7K miles, so he won't see me again for awhile". As if he'll ever see me again...
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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why were you charged for 8 qts when are cars only use 5 1/2 qts? I use Amsoil 5-20

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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by fubie
Wow, I thought the "L" on the front stood for Lexus. I guess it stands for Loose wallet, also mechanic's Lien, which means I had to pay $106 to get my car back after my oil change today. Drain plug $2, Lexus oil filter $ $7.64, labor $21.00, and 8 (yeah, 8) quarts of Pento Synthetic (the "absolute best on the market, and it's made in Germany") at $9.49 per quart. The good news is that he "put the reminder tag for 7K miles, so he won't see me again for awhile". As if he'll ever see me again...
Using Pentosin oil eh? Good oil but not the "best in the world". Everyone has their own view on what is the "best" Oil. Dealers buy oil in bulk and as long as it meets OEM and Handbook standards they couldn't care less what oil it is.

Lexus/Toyota (Japanese made) OEM factory fill is Eneos. Not sure about US made Lexii. I personally use AMSoil Series 3000 HDEO but any of the name brands will do an excellent job.

Suggest that you supply your own oil as the rest of the charges look OK.
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