If you are the proud owner of a Lexus GS 350, you know that it is a luxury car that requires a high level of care and maintenance. One important part of maintaining your GS 350 is making sure that the oil is changed regularly. However, if you are like many people, you may not enjoy having to go to the mechanic for an oil change every 5,000 miles. Fortunately, there are ways to remove the “oil maintenance required” message from your car’s display without having to have the oil changed. Here are a few tips:
1) Use synthetic oil. Synthetic oil lasts longer than traditional oil and does not need to be changed as often. If you switch to synthetic oil, you can go longer between oil changes and will not have to worry about the “oil maintenance required” message.
2) Reset the oil life monitor. The oil life monitor is a computer that monitors how much oil is in the car. If you reset the oil life monitor, the “oil maintenance required” message will go away. To reset the oil life monitor, press and hold the trip meter reset button for three seconds.
3) Add an engine cleaner. An engine cleaner can help clean out the gunk and dirt that builds up in your engine over time. Adding an engine cleaner to your next oil change will help keep your GS 350 running smoothly and will get rid of the “oil maintenance required” message.
4) Buy an extended warranty. If you want to avoid future visits to your mechanic, you can purchase an extended warranty that will cover your Lexus GS 350’s maintenance. For example, the Platinum MaxCare guarantee covers up to 100,000 miles of maintenance and is transferrable if you sell or trade in your car.
5) Take out the Lexus Recall. The “oil maintenance required” message triggers when there is a recall on your vehicle.