Servicing And Maintaining A 2007 Gs450h

[MarkB1983]

Hi everyone.

I bought my Lexus in February and so far have put 6k trouble free miles on it. I purchased the car with quite patchy service history so whilst I am keen to look after it well, I don't have the dilemma of keeping up Lexus servicing just to keep a fully stamped book!

I know it is easy to say that it should be serviced once a year or every 10k miles, but other than engine oil, filter, are there any real necessities that need looking at/adjusting on a service? The cynic in me thinks that there aren't a whole lot of things that need that much attention and even. I don't want to sound wreckless, but I don't want to pay c. £250 for servicing for "peace of mind" when a simple engine oil and filter change every 8k-10k miles would suffice. Obviously I wouldn't neglect changing the other oils and coolants when they are needed but they are generally quite infrequently changed anyway.

I would appreciate opinions from other people on here and how you go about maintaining your pride and joy.

[ColinBarber]

There really isn't much that is required. Brake fluid every 2 years, oil and filter change every year and air filter when needed. Brake sliding pins should be checked every year to make sure they aren't seized up, or just re-lube them every two years. Your service book should state all the longer term items such as coolant and diff oil etc.

[Connoisseur]

as above plus I give attention to the 'softer' things that help make the car a Lexus, so regular lube for all door and other hinges, checks on the bonnet and boot gas struts. On the 450h I am told there are mini oil filter(s) on the cams. Haven't found where they are yet but I understand oil sludge is a particular no no on this engine so am going to chase the info up.

Diff oil check/change is scheduled for 5 years. Is it worth getting Lexus to do an annual hybrid system check? Different views on that but as they have been done regularly on my car I'll continue with them.

Here's to your next 6000 miles!