One year old ES350 with 300 miles on it

[pantygnome]

Last summer took delivery of a new Lexus ES350 (2GR-FKS engine) but due to family, medical, etc things...didnt really drive it (ashame, I know)

Its now been almost a year and the car has about 300 miles on it.

Since its been a year, Ive been pondering an oil change. Clearly plenty of life left on the oil, but only thinking about it because of the length of time.

Should I even bother? And if *not*, what would be an appropriate length of time?

Thanks.

-Chris

 

[SilentType]

New car with factory fill? Change it no doubt.

 

[Pablo]

Actually change it - warranty might require 6 months even.

 

[JavierH19]

I would change it. Did you at least move it a bit once every other month to keep the tires from flat spotting.

 

[GSCJR]

Leave it; pretend it was is the showroom.

 

[SC Maintenance]

Toyota wants the dealer to see it every 6 months and oil change every year. I would check the Lexus manual, and just document an oil change at least.

 

[pantygnome]

Toyota wants the dealer to see it every 6 months and oil change every year. I would check the Lexus manual, and just document an oil change at least.

This is our second ES, actually, but the dealer we bought the first one at which was previously excellent for service, has been sold and currently getting *terrible* reviews for their service department.

The other 2 Lexus dealers within any semblance of "close" suffered similar fate in the last few years. One of them got bought by a chain-type dealer in the northeast, the other never really was known for quality anything and only got worse.

Moral of the story: I'm not sure I want to let any of our dealers touch it, even with the first oil change being free. Luckily I don't mind DIY-ing it and keeping good records (not my first rodeo).

The vehicle itself came from out of state because we couldn't find the exact color/options combo we wanted nearby.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

Perfect opportunity for that early, low mileage first oil change to get all the glitter out.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

This is our second ES, actually, but the dealer we bought the first one at which was previously excellent for service, has been sold and currently getting *terrible* reviews for their service department.

The other 2 Lexus dealers within any semblance of "close" suffered similar fate in the last few years. One of them got bought by a chain-type dealer in the northeast, the other never really was known for quality anything and only got worse.

Moral of the story: I'm not sure I want to let any of our dealers touch it, even with the first oil change being free. Luckily I don't mind DIY-ing it and keeping good records (not my first rodeo).

The vehicle itself came from out of state because we couldn't find the exact color/options combo we wanted nearby.

What about the Toyota dealers in the area? They will have no issue servicing it and will have all filters at worst next day.

My friend takes his Honda Civic to Acura dealer a block away, different owners.

 

[IndyIan]

Take it for a decent drive and get it to operating temps, half hour or more, do some engine braking stuff, and then change it.

 

[pantygnome]

What about the Toyota dealers in the area? They will have no issue servicing it and will have all filters at worst next day.

My friend takes his Honda Civic to Acura dealer a block away, different owners.

I was thinking about that too...turns out they are as bad or worse.

One of them is now under the same ownership as our old Lexus dealer.

The other, my parents took their Avalon to a few times. Recently my dad went to do his own oil change, and found the dealer must have mixed up the splash panel with another car...its not the correct one for their Avalon (Im thinking maybe it was from a hybrid that might have been in the shop at the same time?), and when the screw holes didn't line up, they sent a few self-tappers through the cover into the mounting rails. So...yeah, not with a 10 foot pole.

 

[SC Maintenance]

This is our second ES, actually, but the dealer we bought the first one at which was previously excellent for service, has been sold and currently getting *terrible* reviews for their service department.

The other 2 Lexus dealers within any semblance of "close" suffered similar fate in the last few years. One of them got bought by a chain-type dealer in the northeast, the other never really was known for quality anything and only got worse.

Moral of the story: I'm not sure I want to let any of our dealers touch it, even with the first oil change being free. Luckily I don't mind DIY-ing it and keeping good records (not my first rodeo).

The vehicle itself came from out of state because we couldn't find the exact color/options combo we wanted nearby.

They don’t have to. Simply document everything in the service manual for the date your at.

 

[mcm0455]

I drive my 06 ES330 about 1000 miles a year. I still change the oil once a year and gives me a chance to look for any oil leaks.

 

[Hermann]

If nothing else go to Walmart for the $28.88
Quaker State oil change special.
Lots of acids sitting in the pan, the car will thank you.

 

[GW.]

Consider it your break-in oil change. No harm and piece of mind!

 

[Punk Anderson]

100% change it immediately. Filter, too.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

If nothing else go to Walmart for the $28.88
Quaker State oil change special.
Lots of acids sitting in the pan, the car will thank you.

It was $70 last time I was there, probably more now but early switch to Valvoline Restore and Protect. Should definitely be on the Protect side of it vs. any carboned up anything.

 

[Hermann]

It was $70 last time I was there, probably more now but early switch to Valvoline Restore and Protect. Should definitely be on the Protect side of it vs. any carboned up anything.

Was there a week ago assisting Karen buying tires. $28.88 on the board behind the counter and on a moveable sign at the end of the counter. . Included fluid top offs and tire pressure check, Was there yesterday walking and the store was a ghost town at 3:30 pm

 

[pantygnome]

Thanks for the replies, everyone!

Im going with "safe rather than sorry" and changing it today (or very soon). Whatever decent 0w-20 (staying stock for the time being) I can find along with a Toyota filter.

-Chris

 

[CleanSump]

Thanks for the replies, everyone!

Im going with "safe rather than sorry" and changing it today (or very soon). Whatever decent 0w-20 (staying stock for the time being) I can find along with a Toyota filter.

-Chris

See if the Autozones near you have the closeout Mobil 1 and Valvoline EP. It's $4 per quart and either $15 and $20 for 5 quart jugs if they do.
They might have QS and Pennzoil Platinum on closeout too.