2008 Lexus IS F Maintenance Schedule

When it comes to your Lexus IS F, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your IS F. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. Instead of waiting for an issue to arise with your IS F, you can stay ahead of problems before they even begin. Just follow your 2008 Lexus IS F maintenance schedule!

Lexus knows your vehicle inside and out (they made it, after all!), so they’ve designed this schedule with your car’s unique needs in mind. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your IS F running for longer, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 2008 Lexus IS F problems later.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 2008 Lexus IS F for factory-recommended routine maintenance and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your IS F’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 2008 Lexus IS F? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your Lexus IS F battery. Sure, you could wait until your battery is completely dead, but it’s a much wiser decision to replace it before you need to. Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty IS F) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Lexus IS F could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 2008 Lexus IS F running newer, longer. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 2008 IS F. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 2008 Lexus IS F.

Maintaining your Lexus IS F steering and suspension system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide Lexus IS F steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your Lexus IS F's steering and suspension system.

If you fall behind on routine Lexus IS F maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you could be feeling the heat on the road – literally! A malfunctioning A/C system or overheating engine can wreak havoc on your car. We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your Lexus IS F’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Lexus IS F? We’ve got your back. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 2008 Lexus IS F maintenance.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.