2006 Lexus GS300 service interval

Introduction
M
AINTENANCE AND
L
EXUS
W
ARRANTY
C
OVERAGE
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Maintaining your vehicle according to the recommen-
dations in this booklet is required to ensure that your
warranty coverage remains intact. You should keep
detailed records of vehicle maintenance, including
date of service, mileage at time of service and a
description of service and/or parts installation per-
formed. The maintenance logs in this booklet are a
good place to record this information. If you sell your
vehicle, be sure to give your maintenance records to
the new owner.
Lexus will not deny a warranty claim solely because
you do not have records to show that you maintained
your vehicle. However, damage or failures caused by
lack of proper maintenance are not covered under
warranty.
Maintenance and repair services may be performed by
you or by any automotive service provider you choose.
Lexus will not deny a warranty claim solely because
you used a service provider other than a Lexus dealer-
ship for maintenance and repairs. However, damageor failures caused by improper maintenance or repairs
are not covered under warranty.
Your dealer may recommend more frequent mainte-
nance intervals or more maintenance services than
those listed in the scheduled maintenance log. These
additional services are not required to maintain your
warranty coverage. Ask your dealer for an explanation
of any recommended maintenance not included in the
scheduled maintenance log.
For a complete description of Lexus warranty
coverages, see pages 16–33 of this booklet.MAINTENANCE

Scheduled Maintenance Log
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CHEDULED
M
AINTENANCE
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OG
Determining Your Maintenance Interval:
Months vs. Mileage
Lexus recommends obtaining scheduled maintenance
for your vehicle every six months or 5,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
For example: If at six months you have driven less than 5,000
miles, you should obtain maintenance at six months;
don’t wait until 5,000 miles. If you drive 5,000 miles in less than six months, you
should obtain maintenance at 5,000 miles; don’t wait
until six months.
Be sure to keep an eye on your mileage so that you
obtain maintenance when recommended. If you are a
low-mileage driver, mark your calendar to remind your-
self to obtain maintenance every six months. Complimentary First Scheduled Maintenance
Service
Lexus provides your first scheduled maintenance
service at no charge. The service is performed at six
months or 5,000 miles, whichever occurs first, and
includes the service items listed on page 44. To obtain
this complimentary scheduled maintenance service,
contact your Lexus dealership. MAINTENANCE

Scheduled Maintenance Log
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E
XPLANATION OF
M
AINTENANCE
ITEMS
The following descriptions are provided to give you a
better understanding of the maintenance services that
should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled
maintenance log indicates at which time/mileage
intervals each service should be performed. Please note
that many maintenance services should be performed
only by a qualified technician.
Air Conditioner FilterRefer to your Owner’s Manualfor service details.Axle Shaft BootsAt driven wheels, check the axle shaft boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration and damage. Replace
any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease.
Re-torque the axle shaft flange bolts at the indicated
intervals. A qualified technician should perform these
operations.Ball Joints and Dust CoversCheck the suspension and steering linkage ball joints
for looseness and damage. Check all dust covers for
deterioration and damage. A qualified technician
should perform these inspections.Body InspectionVisually check for corrosion, scratches and other
damage. Check outer body panels, inner panels of the
hood and doors, and underneath the vehicle. Apply
touch-up paint to any chips and scratches or have
them repaired by a qualified technician. For further information on maintenance
services that you can perform yourself, see the
“Service Procedures and Specifications” section
of your Owner’s Manual. MAINTENANCE