How Often Should You Service a Lexus?

Keeping up with your vehicle’s recommended service schedule helps it stay in excellent condition for years. If you recently purchased a Lexus model, you are probably wondering what the Lexus service schedule entails. The team at Lexus of Clearwater created the following guide to help you stay on top of routine maintenance and enjoy a high-functioning, efficient vehicle on Belleair roads. Review this factory-recommended schedule now and contact us to schedule Lexus service if you recently reached a service milestone. Our service department features certified technicians ready to provide your vehicle with what it needs.

You can always visit our Lexus service center for your routine oil changes, tire rotations, battery replacements, and general inspections. Every Lexus vehicle operates on the same service cycle so it simplifies things for owners and works alike. Explore the guide below, and answer the questions, “How often should you service a Lexus?” and “Is Lexus maintenance expensive?”

Standard Lexus Service Schedule

The Lexus service schedule operates on intervals of 5,000 miles each, which is the equivalent of 6 months of drive time around St. Petersburg. You’ll want to double-check your owner’s manual for your own car’s schedule.

6 months or 5,000 miles 

• Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
• Check installation of driver’s floor mat
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
• Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Road-test vehicle

12 months or 10,000 miles

• Replace engine oil and oil filter (0W-20)
• Check installation of driver’s floor mat
• Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
• Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Road test vehicle

18 months or 15,000 miles 

• Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
• Replace smart key battery*
• Clean air conditioner filter
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
• Inspect axle shaft boots
• Inspect exhaust pipes and mounting
• Inspect rack and pinion steering assembly
• Inspect ball joints and dust covers
• Inspect brake lines and hoses
• Inspect engine coolant
• Inspect steering linkage and boots

30 months or 25,000 miles 

• Check installation of driver’s floor mat*
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
• Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
• Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Road test vehicle

36 months or 30,000 miles 

• Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
• Replace smart key battery*
• Clean air conditioner filter
• Inspect exhaust pipes and mounting
• Inspect rack and pinion steering assembly
• Inspect steering linkage and boots
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
• Inspect axle shaft boots
• Inspect ball joints and dust covers
• Inspect brake lines and hoses
• Inspect engine coolant

48 months or 40,000 miles

• Replace engine oil and oil filter (0W-20)
• Check installation of driver’s floor mat*
• Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
• Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Road test vehicle

66 months or 55,000 miles 

• Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors
• Road test vehicle
• Check installation of driver’s floor mat*
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels

72 months or 60,000 miles 

• Replace engine oil and oil filter (0W-20)
• Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
• Replace air conditioner filter
• Replace smart key battery*
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace engine air filter
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Road test vehicle
• Check installation of driver’s floor mat*
• Inspect drive belt(s)
• Inspect axle shaft boots
• Inspect ball joints and dust covers
• Inspect body
• Inspect brake lines and hoses
• Inspect rack and pinion steering assembly
• Inspect steering linkage and boots
• Inspect transmission fluid
• Inspect brake rotor thickness and runout
• Inspect engine coolant
• 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
• Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

Is Lexus Maintenance Expensive?

Lexus Luxury Care Prepaid Maintenance

Lexus offers the first two regularly scheduled maintenance visits as complimentary. If you plan on having your Lexus model for a long time, you can opt for the Lexus Luxury Care prepaid maintenance. The plans are variable in price, ranging from two years or 20,000 miles to five years or 90,000 miles so owners can pay for future maintenance at current prices.

The services covered include oil and filter changes, tire rotations, multipoint inspections, and any additional services in the scheduled maintenance log of your Lexus vehicle. Once you schedule your service appointment and visit our Clearwater dealership, you simply need to show a prepaid maintenance card to inform us you are covered by the Lexus luxury care plan.

Check Current Lexus Maintenance Costs with Lexus of Clearwater

When it comes time for your next scheduled service or you are curious what the Lexus maintenance costs are at this point, you can contact our team at Lexus of Clearwater any time! Our team of experts can take care of everything and get you back on the road of Palm Harbor and Clearwater.

Schedule Lexus Service Near Largo

Now that you know about the Lexus service schedule, is it time to make an appointment at our dealership? Call 844-745-1735 or contact us online today to schedule Lexus service. We are here to help you maintain one of your biggest investments. For additional maintenance reads, learn how to jump-start your car and how to change the battery in your Lexus key fob.