Maintenance Tips for High Mileage Vehicles in Westmont, IL

Maintenance Tips for High Mileage Vehicles in Westmont, IL

Here at McGrath Lexus of Westmont we want to help you enjoy your Lexus for years to come! Keep reading for some of our top tips when it comes to maintaining a high mileage vehicle.  

Oil Changes

Keeping up with regular oil changes is always important, even if you have a new Lexus, but it becomes extremely crucial once the vehicle has surpassed the 80,000 - 100,000-mile milestone. This is due to the fact that as the engine ages, it has an increased chance of burning oil, which causes the oil levels to decrease faster than you may expect. Another common problem that happens with older vehicles is leaking oil. In addition to more frequent oil changes, our technicians will recommend specific high-mileage oil that is designed to better withstand sludge or debris build-up and prevent or minimize leaks as you drive along Ogden Avenue. It’s important to remember that even though additional oil changes and high-mileage oil is an added expense, you’ll be saving significantly compared to the cost of replacing a damaged engine.  

Transmission and Brake Fluid Checks

Similar to engine oil, we often see high-mileage vehicles with leaks in either the transmission fluid or brake fluid lines. It helps to know what these fluids look like so you can identify if the mark is just water or something more serious. Brake fluid is going to be light yellow or brown and will often be near the wheel of the vehicle. Transmission fluid is reddish-brown in color and will usually leave a mark or puddle on the ground below the front center part of the vehicle. Both can often be mistaken for oil leaks, so we recommend stopping by our service bay for a complimentary inspection if you continuously notice there is a fluid mark in your garage or driveway. 

Exterior Care

As your Lexus is exposed to more of the elements, you’ll want to take some extra care to protect the exterior. Salt can cause damage to the paint if left on the exterior for too long, so we suggest utilizing a car wash that features a wax coating during the winter months when the roads are likely to be salted. You can also wax your vehicle at home – our technicians can suggest cloths and wax that will be best suited for your model. Although your Lexus is designed to withstand rust, any small dent or scratch can quickly turn to rust, which is why it’s important to repair those as soon as possible.


What is Considered a High-Mileage Vehicle?

  • For most manufacturers, a vehicle with over 75,000-80,000 miles is treated as high-mileage. 

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Testimonials

Always very accommodating and ready to solve my problems

merdie
DEALERRATER
6-9-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Always very accommodating and ready to solve my problems and answer any questions. They make you feel very comfortable.

I have bought many cars over the years and McGrath Lexus

Steve.larrick
DEALERRATER
6-8-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I have bought many cars over the years and McGrath Lexus is a cut above any other dealer I've ever dealt with. The courtesy, the professionalism, the lack of pressure are evident in every encounter.

Overall very good experience.

Asia
DEALERRATER
6-8-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Overall very good experience. The dealership has a professional atmosphere. Tiffany was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. It was a pleasure to work with her. Highly recommend.

karen Hichborn
GOOGLE
6-5-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

The dealership treats you like royalty. Salesman Jason Sanchez Went out of his way and is so professional and knowledgeable! If you’re Looking for a car, he would be the first one on my list to see!

Great experience buying my new car!

Cherylc5
DEALERRATER
6-5-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great experience buying my new car! Highly recommend working with Bridget! She made the whole process so easy!

**McGrath Lexus – 5/5 Stars** I recently purchased a

Dwayne.owens
DEALERRATER
6-4-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

**McGrath Lexus – 5/5 Stars** I recently purchased a 2019 Subaru Outback from McGrath Lexus and had an outstanding experience from start to finish. My sales rep, Mel Owens, was absolutely amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, and never pushy. He made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The pricing was fair and transparent, which I really appreciated. No games, no surprises — just a straightforward deal on a great car. I'm in love with my new Outback and couldn't be happier with my purchase. If you're in the market for a vehicle, ask for Mel. You won't be disappointed!

We had an excellent experience purchasing my new car from

jain8000
DEALERRATER
6-4-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

We had an excellent experience purchasing my new car from this dealership. Special thanks to the sales team for being honest and attentive throughout the purchase. Thank you for making what is often a stressful experience so easy.

I worked wirh Jason Sanchez in sales to buy a used car.

Warren
DEALERRATER
6-4-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I worked wirh Jason Sanchez in sales to buy a used car. Everyone at the dealership was very pleasant to work with. I had specific things I wanted in a car and they were met. I never felt pressured and I feel I got a good car at decent price. I recommend thI dealership they are very professional and friendly to work with

Jesse R
GOOGLE
6-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I recently purchased a used acura mdx from here and my experience was great. I purchased it used but they gave me a new car purchase treatment. I didn't feel pressured to buy at all. Jason Sanchez was awesome and made sure I was totally satisfied with my purchase before I left. He went above and beyond for sure. Even though I had an issue with the vehicle they kept their word and got right on it and fixed the problem. I would definitely buy another car from them. Keep up the good work.

I came here to buy a 2021 BMW 330e.

Andre Devine
DEALERRATER
6-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I came here to buy a 2021 BMW 330e. I was helped by Glen. He’s is great! He answered all of my questions and was extremely helpful. The cafe there has great food that we were able to enjoy while waiting. We showed up around 10:30 AM and were in, approved, signed, and out in just a couple hours. I honestly can’t believe how painless the process was. They were transparent and up front about everything. They worked with us and made the process a joy. Their inspection process and standards even for a vehicle that is not a Lexus/Toyota is comprehensive and thorough. Any issues they found, they fixed, and I feel so confident in the new (to me) car. I would 100% recommend and would not hesitate to return to buy a car. I know this sounds like a paid review but, seriously, I’m super happy with the process and cannot say it enough. Thank you McGrath!

Ben and Brett were excellent.

kbarrett32
DEALERRATER
6-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Ben and Brett were excellent. Customer focused! Lexus is an excellent brand and I believe in the brand.

Natalie Larrick
GOOGLE
6-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I just bought my third car from Casey at McGrath Lexus in Westmont. I am so grateful to Casey and the staff, especially Justin, the general sales manager, who took the time to answer all of my questions and make sure I was making the best decision for me. They were so patient as I thought through all the options and truly had my best interest at heart. The dealership is a relaxing, stress-free environment. Casey is so knowledgeable and always takes the time to figure out the best option and will always find a way to make it work. I also need to mention how awesome Aldo is in the finance department. He makes the process go so smoothly and always makes me feel at ease. I am so excited about my new car and so appreciate Casey and the rest of the staff at McGrath.

this is a very professional organization.

schrocom1
DEALERRATER
6-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

this is a very professional organization. there is a lot of follow up during the process. customer service was great

Everyone was friendly and patient.

Sergio
DEALERRATER
6-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Everyone was friendly and patient. Nick Gerlak was so easy to work with. He went above and beyond helping me pick out my new car. Never felt pressured and he made sure I was comfortable in my selection. I would definitely recommend this dealer and especially Nick for your new and used car needs.

The service was excellent in every respect.

Bide Thomas
DEALERRATER
6-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

The service was excellent in every respect.Alex Cunningham was very professional, he explained everything well, was very thorough, reviewed our options and answered all of our questions clearly. He was a real pleasure to work with and we are very satisfied with the car that we bought.

Everyone at McGrath Lexus was excellent from sales to

dbylica1
DEALERRATER
6-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Everyone at McGrath Lexus was excellent from sales to service to financing to the tech expert.

We worked with Jason and were very pleased!

Tosca.01
DEALERRATER
5-31-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

We worked with Jason and were very pleased! From start to finish, he made our experience easy and enjoyable. We are so happy with our purchase! We highly recommend McGrath Lexus in Westmont!

Kiah Kostka
GOOGLE
5-30-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I am writing to share my appreciation for the exceptional service I recently received at Lexus of Westmont. From start to finish, the entire experience was handled with professionalism, transparency, and genuine care. Casey and Justin went out of their way to make sure my car buying experience was perfect! Gave me a great price for my trade. Now I’m driving in my 2026 RX 350 Fsport! I could not be happier. I will be sure to recommend all my friends and family to this location! Thanks again, Kiah

Delaney Pavlik
GOOGLE
5-30-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

They always say buying a car is a stressful and awful experience. Those people must have never been here! It was the most seamless and enjoyable experience I’ve had! My salesperson Casey was a dream to work with. She was personable and kind, even ensuring we had a meal while we waited. There was fantastic communication and service. Linda in the financial department was also wonderful to work with. 10/10 experience and would recommend this place to everyone.

Working with Joe was great.

lesley.lehman
DEALERRATER
5-30-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Working with Joe was great. He was so kind, answered all of the questions that I asked and showed me tons of cars that worked for my lifestyle.

McGrath Lexus of Westmont is the place to go to if you’re

Yimmiesworld
DEALERRATER
5-29-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

McGrath Lexus of Westmont is the place to go to if you’re looking for top tier customer service! I had the best experience a customer could ask for! Everyone was so nice and super helpful! Went above and beyond to help me get the vehicle I wanted! 10 out of 10 definitely recommend!

Great experience and selection.

vasken11
DEALERRATER
5-27-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great experience and selection. The sales team was prompt and very responsive on the phone.

Great customer service.

wchia002
DEALERRATER
5-27-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great customer service. Our salesman Lalo was great and helped make our purchase quick and easy.

Overall presentation was clean and professional.

nardipilipovic
DEALERRATER
5-27-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Overall presentation was clean and professional. welcoming environment and thoughtfulness was present. Feeling of comfort and handled with respect.

I recently purchased my fifth car through this

Penny
DEALERRATER
5-26-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I recently purchased my fifth car through this dealership, and I would not go anywhere else. Casey in sales and Dean in service are top-notch.

Recently purchased a 2026 Lexus TX500h and couldn’t be

King Nguyen
DEALERRATER
5-25-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Recently purchased a 2026 Lexus TX500h and couldn’t be happier. The ride is smooth, the interior feels truly luxurious, and the hybrid performance is both powerful and fuel efficient. Plenty of space for the family while still feeling refined and premium. A big thank you to Ronni Tran for making the buying experience easy, professional, and stress-free. Highly recommend both the vehicle and working with Ronni.

I had a great experience at Lexus.

Chrisdominguez1999
DEALERRATER
5-25-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I had a great experience at Lexus. They took care of me and gave me an amazing deal on my new IS350 F Sport. If you decide to go, make sure to ask for Ronnie Tran. He made sure the whole process was smooth and easy. Management was also great and very helpful throughout everything. Definitely a must go dealership.

Ben and Jason were great to work with.

chris
DEALERRATER
5-24-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Ben and Jason were great to work with. Just wish the buying process went much faster, which is no fault of Ben and Jason.

G - Mail
GOOGLE
5-23-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I had an amazing experience working with Tony at Lexus of Mcgrath Westmont. He is truly a professional, and an all-around great guy. From the moment I walked in, he was welcoming, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to make sure every question was answered and every detail was taken care of. His honesty, guidance, and genuine willingness to help made the entire process smooth and stress-free. You can tell he really cares about his customers and takes pride in what he does.

Smooth process.

Anujpuppala
DEALERRATER
5-23-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Smooth process. Nick was very helpful as was the finance manager. Car is beautiful as expected

This is my second car purchased at that place.

yacht95
DEALERRATER
5-22-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

This is my second car purchased at that place. Like the first time, I was positively surprised by the way how a new car purchased can be done, and this time on the base if that past experience, I have decided to go with my second car. Great people, a specially Marian Jones, walked me through the whole process from the beginning to the end with clear communication, information and opened on all necessary details. I was able to find what I was looking for with amazing price and friendly support. Thank you McGrath Lexus of Westmont. Tad K.

Great dealership.

tsenese1965
DEALERRATER
5-21-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great dealership. Professional and made our experience very easy. Omar did a great job keeping in contact with me about the arrival of our Lexus. I was specific about the interior color (off white roof, black seats and carpet) and they ordered it for me. I love it!

Mark was a pleasure to work with.

Ken
DEALERRATER
5-20-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Mark was a pleasure to work with. He is responsive at any time of day.

The dealer is very nice, clean, and they take care of you

Sgonz6
DEALERRATER
5-20-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

The dealer is very nice, clean, and they take care of you right away. The staff is helpful and very knowledgeable about all the vehicles. I would like to specifically acknowledge Nick Gerlak and Linda Serpico for their amazing dedication to making sure I was getting the best vehicle for what I was looking for and at a good value.

Chirag Patel
GOOGLE
5-19-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
Muralikrishna Kovi
GOOGLE
5-19-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I had an excellent experience working with Marylin Rodriguez while purchasing my Lexus TX350. She provided one of the best prices in the Midwest and was very transparent throughout the entire process. Marylin maintained clear and prompt communication from start to finish, answered all my questions patiently, and made the buying experience smooth and stress-free. There were no surprises, and everything was handled professionally and efficiently. I truly appreciate her honesty, responsiveness, and dedication to customer satisfaction. I highly recommend Marylin Rodriguez to anyone looking to purchase a Lexus!

Great experience, best we have had with a car dealership.

lindaholzschu
DEALERRATER
5-19-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great experience, best we have had with a car dealership. Jason was amazing and extremely helpful in walking us through the process.

Excellent customer service from beginning to end.

chante
DEALERRATER
5-18-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Excellent customer service from beginning to end. Everyone was great throughout the process, Tiffany was awesome, very informative and walked me through the whole process of purchasing my new vehicle, which I love! Linda and Ben also made my experience so pleasant as well. Everyone was so attentive and answered all of my questions. 10/10 would recommend.

Excellent services, efficient on negotiation, Process

Showinyang
DEALERRATER
5-17-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Excellent services, efficient on negotiation, Process flows very smooth, loan process quick and easy. Good experiences.

LUIS OVALLE
GOOGLE
5-16-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Friendly staff. The sales person Lalo Hernández helped us buy a car and he is a person with very good knowledge and friendly who guided us throughout the purchase process.

Great experience from the beginning of the purchase

TAO
DEALERRATER
5-15-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great experience from the beginning of the purchase process to the end. Sales, tech walkthrough, and closing workflows were all seamless and everyone on the team was professional and polite.

I had a great experience purchasing my vehicle at McGrath

char_slick
DEALERRATER
6-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star

I had a great experience purchasing my vehicle at McGrath Lexus of Westmont! Glenn made the entire process incredibly smooth, transparent, and stress-free. There was absolutely no high-pressure sales tactic. Glenn took the time to explain all the features of the vehicle I was interested in purchasing and guided me through the entire process. I highly recommend this dealership to anyone looking for a great deal and exceptional customer service.

It takes prolonged time to check out even with the prior

lkavol
DEALERRATER
5-23-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star

It takes prolonged time to check out even with the prior set up an appointment on your the weekend

The staff at this dealership is very attentive to what

Bini
DEALERRATER
5-15-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star

The staff at this dealership is very attentive to what the customer is looking for. Jason our salesperson was friendly, knowledgeable and provided frequent updates throughout the process which we appreciated. The complimentary lunch was very thoughtful given the long wait for the finance department. Our technology specialist Ben was very patient in explaining all the details and capabilities of the car. We really appreciated him sharing his family’s experience with the car. Overall this dealership has excellent customer service across all departments.

The salesperson really didn’t know anything about the

christa
DEALERRATER
5-31-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star Empty Star

The salesperson really didn’t know anything about the vehicle and wasn’t terribly responsive. No urgency around getting anything done. Sent incorrect information several times. The technology and finance guys were fantastic though.

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