Close Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance in Farmingdale, NY
When you obtain a plug-in hybrid model from Lexus, it’s important to realize that maintaining such a vehicle requires unique care compared to conventional cars. Below, our Service Department at Stoler Lexus will go over some of the upkeep routines that you can expect to follow for your Lexus NXh+, RXh+, or TXh+ plug-in hybrid models.
Do Plug-In Hybrids Require Oil Changes?
Yes, your plug-in hybrid vehicle will still need to get regular oil changes. A PHEV utilizes electrical components as well as a combustion engine to move the vehicle throughout Farmingdale. Even though you can make the car run on electric-only for short distances, the standard engine still does much of the work. As with any car, repeated journeys to the Farmingdale Train Station or trips to the beaches will cause the oil inside of the engine to break down. You should plan on consulting your Owner’s Manual to determine how often to get an oil change service performed on your specific car. You can also consult our service team to put together a specific plan that takes your driving habits into account. For the most part, you can expect to get an oil change every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.
How Many Batteries Does a Plug-In Hybrid Have?
Aside from the gas-powered engine in your Lexus PHEV, there will also be two batteries. One of them is a large hybrid electric battery that can have as many as 240 cells. These can take the form of a lithium-ion or nickel-metal hydride battery. Those components are responsible for providing energy to the electric motors in the car while also giving it the energy to start the vehicle. The other battery is often much smaller and has a reduced capacity. For example, many Lexus plug-in hybrid vehicles have a secondary component that can deliver 12 volts. That one is made to handle powering systems like the headlights and infotainment elements of the car. So, if you are seeing a reduction in performance in either case, schedule an appointment to have our experts take a look.
About Our Service Department
Whether you know what maintenance you need performed or you would like someone else to check it out on your behalf, you should bring your car to the Stoler Lexus Service Department. We have Lexus-trained technicians who know how to maintain and repair your Lexus NXh+ or RXh+ so it can carry you to Michel Park at its full capacity. Our team can create a service timeline based on your specific vehicle’s requirements. We also respect your time with our Lexus Express Service offerings that include oil changes, brake checks, tire rotations, and more. Our dealership can also help you take advantage of the LexusCare suite, which provides various forms of complimentary maintenance and services along with access to numerous warranties, unique discounts for products, and more. If you still have any remaining questions about the upkeep on your Lexus PHEV, feel free to contact our team at your convenience!
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“ Can’t thank XinLong (Brian) and his team enough! Helped me through all the steps and made it easy. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Brian went over every detail of the car and paperwork with professionalism and patience. Manager Peter helped us get the best deal as possible, and Craig made the paperwork effortless. Great experience of purchasing a car, highly recommend! ”
“ Charles was very helpful selling me a car. Very friendly and knowledgeable throughout the process. ”
“ The team at Stoler Lexus makes car buying easy. Mohammed was a pleasure to deal, pricing was fair and reasonable and delivery was seamless. Will definitely see them again. ”
“ Shiv gave us outstanding service and helped us make the decision to buy the car that best suited our needs. Highly recommend him! ”
“ I purchased my car from Stoler Lexus, and the entire buying experience was smooth and professional from start to finish. Recently, I brought my car back in for service for a minor issue, and I was truly impressed all over again. Lorenzo in the service department went the extra mile to make sure everything was handled quickly and properly. He kept me informed, made the process stress-free, and genuinely cared about making sure I walked out happy. It’s rare to find that level of attention and customer service these days. Between the sales team and the service department, Stoler Lexus has definitely earned my trust. I highly recommend them if you’re looking to purchase a vehicle and want to feel confident you’ll be taken care of long after you drive off the lot. ”
“ I worked with Ali on making a deal for a car I wanted, he was very knowledgeable and helped make everything easy. The dealership is really nice and big selection of cars. ”
“ SAM IN SALES IS THE BEST!!!!I had been searching for a new car for what felt like eternity. I was originally going to buy either a Land Cruiser or a 4Runner from Toyota but then was persuaded against that bc of the 4 cylinder engine and I am SO grateful to have been introduced to Sam is Sales. From the moment I met him, I knew I was in good hands. Sam's warm smile and positive energy were exactly what I needed after my failed Toyota purchase. He let me test drive a GX550 and I asked many many questions and he was able to answer all of them. I fell in love with the GX550 (6 cylinder) engine). He was able to get me my dream car within weeks at a very reasonable price. I called multiple dealerships, even in CT and it was a several month long wait. Sam made magic happen. I also joined some GX550 Facebook groups and everyone was complaining that the wait for those cars was painfully long. I have probably bought about 6 cars in my lifetime and now I finally have my dream car thanks to Sam. He was never pushy and I never felt pressured to make a decision. Sam was 100% responsive with calling me back and answering any questions I had (which was a lot) He was dedicated in finding me exactly what I wanted. Lev, the manager was also a pleasure to work with. He offered me the best price for my trade in. Everyone at Stoler walks around with a smile and asks if you are being helped. They truly want the customer experience to feel like royalty. William Wu also helped me choose the best insurance plan. I strongly encourage purchasing the additional insurance offered. I can't say enough about the Stoler team. The last thing I will say is don't go any where else. They literally take care of you. ”
“ A very good experience with Haron. It was a pleasure dealing with Stoler Lexus. ”
“ I traveled from Atlantic City NJ because of how professional my salesman Wali was. The ride sucked but it was worth the trip. ”
“ I recently financed a 2026 Lexus TX 350 from Stoler Lexus, and my experience was exceptional, largely thanks to “Mohammed Sadrulula ( sales ) and Craig Miller ( Business manager) “ Throughout the buying process, Mohammed Sadrulula demonstrated incredible patience and was always ready to assist, even when I reached out late in the evening. His friendly demeanor and willingness to answer my questions made the entire experience much smoother, especially given my busy schedule. I wholeheartedly recommend Mohammed Sadrulula , Craig Miller and would confidently give then a five-star rating for his outstanding service! ”
“ Chad was exceptionally great at all aspects of our visit. We are very happy with our choice of car and dealership. 1000% recommend . ”
“ Charles Robertson immediately serviced us as soon as we walked in and patiently assisted us with walking away with our dream vehicle at the best price. The process was quick and with no hidden fees. This was a great first impression of Stoler Lexus. Thank you for the professionalism and excellent service. ”
“ I was blown away by the VIP service from Charles Robertson from Stoler Lexus. He patiently answered every question, made recommendations, went out of his way to get me the car I wanted , in the color I wanted, with the interior I wanted with all the bells and whistles, and even gave me a discount. Thank you, Charles! You’re the best. I was also pleasantly surprised by the extended warranty manager’s knowledge and guidance. I had previously done my homework, so I knew he was well informed as was Charles . I highly recommend Stoler Lexus and Charles Robertson. ”
“ Chad and Cliffe were both awesome and special thanks to the management. ”
“ Mark Campos sold me my car today, he gave me a great deal, was honest and knowledgeable about the features and value of the car. Very sweet guy, ask for him! ”
“ Gabby is the best! So helpful and worked hard to get us a great deal. She made the whole experience enjoyable. ”
“ Burt Hall is the best salesman at Stoler Lexus. Period ”
“ The best in north east ”
“ Excellent experience with Charles. Very professional and responsive. ”
“ The recent buying experience I had with Stoler Lexus was an absolute pleasure. It started off with communications with their business development specialist, Catrice. I'm over 300 miles away from them, and she explained thoroughly to me in an email, how they would take care of everything for me in my home state. She also provided me with an outline of what I would be charged, and I was blown away by the lack of fees, considering what most dealers charge. After that, I was in contact with Gabriella, in sales who I worked with in purchasing. She was fantastic, throughout the whole process. She provided me answers to all my questions, sent me videos of the vehicle, and responded to all questions I sent through texts. I also worked with Pete, the used sales manager, and the positive experience continued. He knew I was a little concerned because the vehicle I was looking at was not a Lexus, and as a result would not be certified, so it had little left on factory warranty. He was willing to work with me on getting an additional warranty, or on the price of car. Eventually we came to an agreement on price, and all of these experiences were all before I even stepped foot on the lot, or left my house. Once there, I was greeted with the same professionalism, and worked with Pete and Gabriella, ultimately purchasing the vehicle. Enjoyed my time working with Gabriella and would refer anyone to her in the market for a car. I finished with Craig, one of the business managers, to complete the paperwork, and he explained everything to me thoroughly as we went through it -another professional. I've now had the vehicle 5 days, and couldn't be happier. I got exactly what I wanted, and I paid an extremely fair price. I have been driving 35 years and this is only my 6th car. I keep my cars a long time, but if I were in the market for another, I would not hesitate to purchase through Stoler again, wvwn if it nearly 700 miles roundtrip, and I would highly recommend them. My experience with them deserves more than 5 stars. ”
“ Great performance by the whole team Our salesman Brian was superb ”
“ Great experience and pricing ”
“ Mark was very very helpful ”
“ Chad my sales associate and Nick the general manager from the moment I walked into the dealership were nothing but friendly helpful and considerate. I had MANY questions and concerns (I know I can be a lot, I think a bit of OCD), and Chad continued to to go out of his way to make everything work out even after delivery. Chad makes you feel like family (No exaggeration) and goes out of his way to make you happy. Cliff in finance made the final purchase paperwork a breeze, and his comical demeanor just adds to his appeal. The help that I have received post delivery has been outstanding from Kameel a service associate Nick and Eric the service manager has been outstanding. There was even a technician from service that helped to explain things to me Ethan? (Definitely started with an E) that was great. If you are in the market for a new Lexus or a used car go see Chad at Stoler Lexus and you will not be disappointed. ”
“ it was a pleasure to talk to Charles very kind guy i would highly recommend him to anyone ”
“ Bert is very knowledgeable and keeps you informed. ”
“ Thomas was a real down to earth salesperson . I walked into the showroom to just get numbers on a GX550 and in two hours I was driving my dream vehicle home. No hassles, no sales pitch, just pure honesty ”
“ Mr Haron is helpful. Done great job ”
“ Professional service. Happy with assistance provided. ”
“ Ali the exchange manager took care of me. Friendly good service. Got me a good deal on my trade and into a hard to allocate vehicle the next day. ”
“ A seamless buying experience for my son's first car. Gabriella was our sales associate and I highly recommend her. Will definitely shop here again in the future ”
“ The entire process was really smooth. The sales representative Mohammad was on top of everything- he called the insurance agent and put my vehicle in the policy. He also took the time to walk me through the infotech system of the Lexus RX350. Overall, the experience was excellent and I’d recommend anyone looking for a new car visit this dealership. ”
“ Mr. Robertson was awesome. He knows the business well and gave me great advice. He has to be a top salesmen due to his mannerism and answering all of my questions. His honesty is trustworthy. He cares about his customers. ”
“ I recently leased a 2026 Lexus RX 350h from Stoler Lexus, and my experience was exceptional, largely thanks to XinLong/Brian Zhang. Throughout the leasing process, Brian demonstrated incredible patience and was always ready to assist, even when I reached out late in the evening. His friendly demeanor and willingness to answer my questions made the entire experience much smoother, especially given my busy schedule. I wholeheartedly recommend Brian and would confidently give him a five-star rating for his outstanding service! ”
“ I had a great experience with Stoler Lexus particularly with Gabriella who made the process very smooth and enjoyable. We negotiated pricing on the phone before I even went there and I showed up test drove the car and signed the papers. Nice and easy. The one thing I will say is that during the contract signing process they left the “extended warranty” on my bill which I explicitly denied. Good thing I reviewed all the numbers before signing anything. I’m sure it was an honest mistake but something to consider when purchasing from this dealer. I will buy from them again! ”
“ STAY AWAY!!!!!!! From the minute I called the dealership my sales rep charles was giving me the run around and he didn’t even want to give me final numbers and kept on changing it every minute and told me when you come down will figure it out when you come in, afterwards we agreed that the price is msrp on my gx550 when I came in to sign they made wait for almost 3 hours even tho all the paperwork was done prior to me coming in, while siting and waiting for hours for no reason he asked me to scan his barcode and put a great review for him 😂 what a joke and then when it came to signing the documents they tried to sell me the car at 5k over msrp, and when I told the finance guy MR small that we agreement @msrp he told me they’re not gonna give it to me unless I buy all this stupid aftermarket products and the sales guy Charles even agreed they I was told my price will be @msrp,, they simply tried to lie to in my face So I had no choice and I went home and paid for 2 Ubers and wasted over 3 hours for nothing Just stay Away and find a Dealership that respect you Shame on you Mr Charles and Mr small ”
“ Cant do zero so I’ll do one star. Called to inquire about a used vehicle on the lot. Advised that i would like to come see the vehicle and im interested. The vehicle had some mods so i wanted to test drive to make sure everything was good. The salesman said they don't want additional miles on the car which it does have less than 5,000. He advised me he would call me back after speaking to his manager and never did. Who buys a 20 year old car without test driving. Beyond sketchy and disrespectful. They can keep it. ”
“ I initially reached out to Stoler Lexus because I was very interested in a vehicle listed in their inventory. To their credit, they did assign me a salesperson fairly quickly. However, after initial contact, communication completely stopped. My salesperson stopped responding to calls and messages without explanation. As a serious buyer ready to move forward, this was extremely frustrating and disappointing. At the same time, I was also communicating with a salesperson at Lexus of Freeport, since both dealerships are part of the same group. Because of the lack of follow-up from Stoler, I ultimately worked with the Freeport team to have the vehicle transferred there and completed the purchase through them instead. The process was smooth. I appreciate that the vehicle was available within the dealer group, but the experience with Stoler itself lacked consistency and professionalism. Timely communication makes all the difference in a competitive market, especially when customers are ready to buy. I hope management improves follow-up and customer engagement in the future. ”
“ Ali Kazmi, Sales and Leasing Consultant is very professional and pays attention to detail in explaining and assisting customers in choosing the right vehicle. Glad I followed his advice, as I’m very happy with the vehicle I’ve purchased and the offer presented. ”