LX470 60k mile service

[bozncsurf]

Yes .. Ive read through the FAQ and used search for further research.

My wifes 05 LX470 is due for the 60k mile service ( as well as rear pads and rotors )

Lexus Dealer 60k mile service $$$1825 and includes a bunch of blah-blah and roughly the following
-trans flush (which Ive heard not to do)
-diff flush
-replace brake fuild
-repack wheel bearings
-alot of filters
-oil change
-tire rotation
-torquing and twerking a few things + lube
-car wash
-loaner car
-AND GET THIS replace AHC fluid !!! (they declined to do this 3 months ago)

Sounds expensive

Called Toyota - (told them I had a 2006 Land Cruiser bc it had the AHC)
they quoted $470 for the 60k mile services and includes
-repack wheel bearing
-tire rotation
-oil change
-air filter
-inspect fluids

Rear pads and rotors Lexus $690, Toyota $550 (is everything interchangeable?)

This is a highway princess never used offroad or to tow

What to do .. Thoughts???

Thanks in advance for anyhelp

 

[sonofshin]

Really, if you are even a little bit mechanically inclined, most of these items are pretty diy grade tasks. The general consensus is don't flush the trans. Rather get a fluid exchange done at a shop or a lot of guys, myself included, do frequent drain and fills every couple oil changes. You get about 4.5 qts at a time with this method. The diff is just a drain and fill as well. I would suggest taking it to the dealer for brake system flush, should be around $160. I have always ordered Toyota parts for my lx and avoided the dealer at all costs. Order parts from one of the reputable parts reps on Mud and get your hands dirty! That is, unless you can afford not to. Luckily you are a member of the best automotive tech forum on the web and there are write ups for all of these things

 

[Bloomer]

Not sure if this helps, but I see Lexus vehicles (including the LX470) all the time at the Toyota dealer service department where we live. There is no Lexus dealer within 100 miles.

 

[SWUtah]

Get a quote for doing the brakes from Toyota at the same time they do the repack should save money., they can also rotate tires for free at this time since they will have them all off the vehicle. Get a quote for frt. and rear diff fluid change and transfer case. Get the oil/filter changed Mobil 1 5w30. Get the drivetrain lubed and retorqued should be part of the oil/filter change. When you there buy the new air filter you can put that in. Never mention the word 60k service $$$. Just get quotes for real work !! Then the next time you go in for the next 5k mile oil/filter change get the cooling system serviced. Make sure they know your not paying for look see crap and that you know when they are doing the repack you know it's less time and work for them to do the brake job. They should work with you.

 

[Sandroad]

In addition to your searches on MUD, check your owner's manual for what's needed at 60,000K. If you have the dealer do the work from that, and R&R the rear brake pads, you should be in it for a lot less. And I would suggest using the best service department, which may or may not be the cheapest. Cheap work poorly done is not a good deal. However, the best service may also be the cheapest; read some service dept. reviews and/or go from your experience.

 

[bozncsurf]

Lexus Maint Sched via Lexus Drivers Website for 60k miles

Factory Recommended

Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
***Replace active height control system fluid
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
Clean air conditioner filter
Lubricate front drive shaft bushings
Lubricate propeller shaft, re-torque bolts
***Repack front wheel bearings
Reset maintenance reminder light

THIS BELOW JUST SEEMS LIKE EXTRA $$$

Measure brake pad thickness and rotor runout
Road test vehicle
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect body
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Inspect charcoal canister, when applicable
Inspect differential oil
Inspect drive belt(s)
Inspect drive shaft boots
Inspect engine coolant
Inspect engine valve clearance
Inspect exhaust pipes and mounting
Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses.
Inspect fuel tank cap gasket
Inspect rack and pinion steering assembly
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Inspect transfer case
Inspect transmission fluid
Visually inspect brake pads/discs


So It looks like the dealer is changing all the fluids instead of INSPECTING them as recommended

I also looked at old receipts for my Lexus RX and at my last visit they charged my $40 for a tire rotation when they did all 4 brake pads and rotors .. clearly the tires were off but they still charged $40 to move each one 3 feet front to back

 

[mgilvan]

wow
it said replace the AC filter and couple of item down it said clean it , so which one ?
also what does 3 stars stands for? any fine line for those . i bet it would say "per techs recomandation "

also can you just take it to a normal machanic shop to do all this work?

 

[SWUtah]

wow
it said replace the AC filter and couple of item down it said clean it , so which one ?
also what does 3 stars stands for? any fine line for those . i bet it would say "per techs recomandation "

also can you just take it to a normal machanic shop to do all this work?

Find a local LC shop get their quote. They are easy to change, do a search step by step instructions are on this forum. You change it via the glove compartment.

 

[bozncsurf]

wow
it said replace the AC filter and couple of item down it said clean it , so which one ?
also what does 3 stars stands for? any fine line for those . i bet it would say "per techs recomandation "

also can you just take it to a normal machanic shop to do all this work?

Sorry the 3 stars were items that I absolutely need to do