Maintenance
Lexus Timing Belt
Lexus Timing Belt
This belt is responsible for keeping the bottom end of the engine (the crank) in time with the upper end of the engine (cam or cams).
Typical Service Interval: 60k-90k
Timing belts may look brand new up until the day the break or cause problems. Mileage is the only real way to tell service interval.
Lexus Brake Fluid Change
Brake Fluid Change
Hydraulic fluid that is moved from the master cylinder (behind your foot when you press the brake pedal) to the braking system at the wheels, typically calipers in the front and calipers (disc) or wheel cylinders (drum) in the rear.
Service Interval: 2 years, or as required when tested
Many manufacturers like Lexus do not [...]
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Pumped from a high pressure pump attached to the engine, power steering fluid under pressure assists in turning at lower speeds.
Service Interval: Undetermined, 45k-60k perhaps
Most vehicles like Lexus never list this as a maintenance item whatsoever, aside from checking the fluid level. Aside from a very dirty appearance, it is difficult to evaluate [...]
Lexus PCV Valve
Lexus PCV Valve
Located in one or both of the valve covers, allows excess crankcase pressure to circulate back in to the intake to be burned.
Service Interval: 25k, sometimes never (inspect only)
Many may last indefinitely, many do not have suggested service intervals, some vehicles do not have typical PCV valves at all. A proper PCV typically [...]
Lexus Tire Pressure / Rotation
Lexus Tire Pressure / Rotation
Service Interval: 5-6k miles for rotation, Every month for air pressure checks
If you notice uneven tire wear, an up and down pattern along the tread, or outside edgewear, it may be time (or past time) for a tire rotation. With radial tires, and especially with lower profile radial tires, it is [...]
Alignment FAQ
Alignment FAQ
How the wheels and tires are positioned and angled, relative to the cars chassis.
Service Interval: 6 months – 2 years
Many manufacturers do not specify an interval for alignments. Many cars are not really well aligned, even from the factory. Some obvious cues for an alignment being required are the car pulling one way or [...]
Lexus Oil & Filter
Lexus Oil & Filter
Lubricates the internal engine components, transfers heat and the filter keeps the oil clean.
Service Interval: 3k-15k, 6 months – 1 year
For many years, the general advice was to change the oil every 3k miles or 3 months. With advances in engine and oil technology, these suggested intervals have grown. Many, if not [...]
Lexus Fuel Induction System
Lexus Fuel Induction System
Throttle body cleaning, intake manifold cleaning, fuel system treatment.
Service Interval: 15k or more
Society of Automotive Engineers claim that service intervals of 15k miles may be beneficial to the vehicle. Many vehicles have no suggestion for this service at all.
Lexus Cabin Air Filter
Lexus Cabin Air Filter
Also known as an A/C filter – is the equivalent of your home air conditioning units filter, but for your car. Filters the air as it passes through the air conditioning (and heating) system.
Service Interval: 30k-50k
Pretty straightforward here, the more you use the heating and cooling system, the more contaminants are caught [...]
Lexus Air Filter FAQ
Lexus Air Filter FAQ
Typically in a black box next to the engine, under the hood. Keeps the air entering the engine clean.
Service Interval: 12k-30k
Air filters may become restricted with dust and still look relatively clean. Simply knocking the dust out of it does not help this matter.
