90k service early?

[nineironus]

Purchased a '99 a few months back from a Lexus dealer that currently has 75,000 miles. Dealer did the following:

Drive Belt
Oil / Filter
Air Filter

Since I have little or no service history on the vehicle and there is apparently a limited life span on the timing belt (6 years?) should I go ahead and have it replaced or just hold out to 90,000?

To replace the following:

Timing Belt
Water Pump
Thermostat
Pulleys
Cam / Crank Seals

Best price I can find at a local Toyota dealer is $1170 including tax.

Seem reasonable? Anything else I should get done at the same time? Or should I just hold out to 90,000?

 

[bamachem]

I bought my OEM parts online, then had a retired Master Service Tech do the install at his independent shop.

I think the total was just under $700 for the parts (TB, serp, WP, and I think cam and crank seals too - but those may have been on the 4runner, can't recall) plus the labor for everything. The obvious coolant & thermostat were also done. I did it in 07 (7yrs) at 83k miles. The belt was "OK" but somewhat tired and had hairline cracks from age - not much "wear" though.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Do it. 2 cents Mike

 

[davegonz]

Hold out for 90k. I changed mine out at 118k. Belt looked fine.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Think of the worst part of town your wife ,daughter or girlfriend or you could break down in after dark.Still want to wait? Mike

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Wait for 90.

 

[nineironus]

Made the appointment. I got what I consider to be a pretty good deal on the LC so if I add the cost of this in, I still think I did well.

If it let go before I hit 90,000 I'd be kind of p***ed at myself since I love the vehicle.

Anything else I should do at the same time? I planned on holding off on the fluid changes until I actually hit the 90,000 mark with the exception of the coolant.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Think of the worst part of town your wife ,daughter or girlfriend or you could break down in after dark.Still want to wait? Mike

How about posting up one that has broke(any mileage) before you attempt to put the fear in the guy.

Wait

 

[NMuzj100]

Think of the worst part of town your wife ,daughter or girlfriend or you could break down in after dark.Still want to wait? Mike

If not you need to move!

Not too early really, but mine is at 147k and still sitting in a box. It would be fine to wait till 90k. Especially if you'll be getting there soon. Toyota's latest recommendation is 10 years/90k.

That price seems dealer high but not unreasonable. I'd do the coolant hoses too.

 

[BendFJ]

I would have baselined the fluids (since you had no maintenence records) and waited until 90K since you know the mileage.

Made the appointment. I got what I consider to be a pretty good deal on the LC so if I add the cost of this in, I still think I did well.

If it let go before I hit 90,000 I'd be kind of p***ed at myself since I love the vehicle.

Anything else I should do at the same time? I planned on holding off on the fluid changes until I actually hit the 90,000 mark with the exception of the coolant.

 

[BManning`]

Right 'time' for 90k service?

I've had my 02 for about a year now; bought it w/ 55k and I'm now at about 65k.

I figure 65k is fairly low miles for an 02- averages to 8/9k per.

My question: would you do the 90k service now, even though I'm only at 65k miles? In the sense of 'time,' it could be argued as due. If the truck had been driven 12k instead of 8k yearly, it'd be over 90k. My commute is fairly short and right now I'm too busy for many road trips, so it'll take me a good 2 1/2 years to get to 90k at this pace.

Thoughts? The timing belt & water pump only have 65k on them, yet they are also 8 years old. Is doing it now (or soon) a great idea or a waste of good parts & money?

 

[2000UZJ]

Just thought of this.


Does the 100 have the service intervals programed?


Such as. Imalmost at 120. Will the CEL come on if I go over?

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Unless there's some compelling reason to do a service early (like you can see your water pump is leaking), I'd do it on schedule. Only other time I'd do them early is if you're late on the other. I did my 90k at 105k and did the 120k plugs then too.

The CEL isn't a maintenance reminder. My '99 doesn't have a maintenance light, dunno if they added one later.

 

[mcalvarez73]

my 98 LC had its 90k service around 120k and plugs around 130k....

 

[hedydd]

Purchased a '99 a few months back from a Lexus dealer that currently has 75,000 miles. Dealer did the following:

Drive Belt
Oil / Filter
Air Filter

Since I have little or no service history on the vehicle and there is apparently a limited life span on the timing belt (6 years?) should I go ahead and have it replaced or just hold out to 90,000?

To replace the following:

Timing Belt
Water Pump
Thermostat
Pulleys
Cam / Crank Seals

Best price I can find at a local Toyota dealer is $1170 including tax.

Seem reasonable? Anything else I should get done at the same time? Or should I just hold out to 90,000?

Is there really a 'scheduled' or 'recommended' time or milage interval for the highlighted jobs apart from timing belt? Would you really change perfectly good oil seals? I know I wouldn't.

 

[9toys]

I changed TB and serpentine only at 118K. Still looked fine. Sitting at 145K now and no WP leaks or problems with starter. I did change front O2 sensors at about 135K as I figured they were about due.

 

[dfrelich]

I've got 85k miles on my 99' LX470. Last week I changed out thermostat. While I was there, I took out timing belt covers to check out the condition of the belt. It looks good as new, so I did not replace it. I will wait a bit longer... or when either water pump or starter goes out.

When I was young, I had 84 Corolla that gave me no trouble. It was about 12 years and 230k before I sold it. It was on its original water pump and belt.

Now, my wife had 2004 mini van and the water pump gave out around 60k.

The way I figure it... if it conks out on me in middle of road... tough luck.

If you know your belt is in good condition, as well as your water pump and starter. I think you should be fine.

 

[nineironus]

Well, dropped off the LC this morning at the dealer. In addition to the items I listed, I asked for the lube and retorque of the propeller shaft. Dealer also said they would do the usual multipoint inspection.

Got a phone call in the afternoon, they said the vehicle was in great shape and appeared well maintained. I was expecting to be given a list of additional things to be fixed but they didn't have any other recommendations.

According to the service adviser the water pump was leaking, the seals and pulleys seemed fine (but I asked for them to be replaced anyway). Not word on the timing belt but I asked for the parts so I'll be able to check it out.

The real downer was that I got second call shortly after the first and was told that the crank pulley was cracked. Unfortunately they didn't have one in stock and couldn't get one until Tuesday. Have to wonder if it was cracked when trying to remove the bolt, since I've read that it's a pain.