45,000 mile service
11-25-2008, 01:40 PM
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... the service departments at the dealers/indy shops are slick... I actually am trying to convince myself that having them do the 45K will give me some type of piece of mind. Im sure, in actuality, that's ridiculous.... but im still leaning that way However, if they do find something, I would hope it would be covered under warranty...
11-25-2008, 01:42 PM
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Malakas,
That was my predictiment...I thought it was better to pay too much and preserve the warranty.
My car is off warranty in March and (hopefully) I will never be back to the dealer
That was my predictiment...I thought it was better to pay too much and preserve the warranty.
My car is off warranty in March and (hopefully) I will never be back to the dealer
11-25-2008, 02:59 PM
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... the service departments at the dealers/indy shops are slick... I actually am trying to convince myself that having them do the 45K will give me some type of piece of mind. Im sure, in actuality, that's ridiculous.... but im still leaning that way
However, if they do find something, I would hope it would be covered under warranty...
However, if they do find something, I would hope it would be covered under warranty...
- Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory
- Change engine oil
- Vehicle underside and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) and abrasion (lines and hoses)
- Underbody panels: visual inspection for completeness, installation and damage
- Power steering: Check the fluid level and bellows
- Coolant hoses: Check condition;
- Radiators and air inlets at front: Visual inspection for external contamination and blockage;
- Coolant: Check the level and antifreeze protection
- Particle filter: Replace the filter element
- Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion. Checking the brake fluid level
- Drive shafts: Perform a visual inspection of the boots for leaks and damage
- Tires and spare wheel: Check the condition and the tire pressure
- Check the door locks, lid locks and safety hooks of the front lid to ensure that they are secure and functioning properly:
- Check lid lock, front and rear; Check safety hook, front lid; Function test, check door lock; Check door and lid tightening torques
- Vehicle lighting: Check function; All headlights: Check adjustment; Horn: Check operation.
- Windscreen wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings, pay attention to antifreeze protection in the winter months.
- Electrical equipment as well as warning and indicator lights: Check operation.
- Test drive:
- Remote control, front seats, foot and parking brakes (also actuation travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission, ParkAssist, automatic speed control, heating, air-conditioning system and instruments: Check operation.
- Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks
11-25-2008, 03:02 PM
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Minor maintenance after: 15,000, 45,000, 75,000, 105,000 miles etc. (24,000, 72,000, 120,000, 168,000 km etc.) OK
- Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory
- Change engine oil
- Vehicle underside and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) and abrasion (lines and hoses)
- Underbody panels: visual inspection for completeness, installation and damage
- Power steering: Check the fluid level and bellows
- Coolant hoses: Check condition;
- Radiators and air inlets at front: Visual inspection for external contamination and blockage;
- Coolant: Check the level and antifreeze protection
- Particle filter: Replace the filter element
- Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion. Checking the brake fluid level
- Drive shafts: Perform a visual inspection of the boots for leaks and damage
- Tires and spare wheel: Check the condition and the tire pressure
- Check the door locks, lid locks and safety hooks of the front lid to ensure that they are secure and functioning properly:
- Check lid lock, front and rear; Check safety hook, front lid; Function test, check door lock; Check door and lid tightening torques
- Vehicle lighting: Check function; All headlights: Check adjustment; Horn: Check operation.
- Windscreen wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings, pay attention to antifreeze protection in the winter months.
- Electrical equipment as well as warning and indicator lights: Check operation.
- Test drive:
- Remote control, front seats, foot and parking brakes (also actuation travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission, ParkAssist, automatic speed control, heating, air-conditioning system and instruments: Check operation.
- Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks
11-25-2008, 03:06 PM
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Not that it necessarily applies here since the OP's car is an >'02..but the early 3.4 cars called for plugs every 15K miles so they'd need to be done at the 45K service.
Even including plugs and cabin filter I still did my 45K service myself for <$200 and the oil I use is $10 quart.
Andy
Even including plugs and cabin filter I still did my 45K service myself for <$200 and the oil I use is $10 quart.
Andy
Are you sure about this Andy? I thought the 3.4s called for new plugs every 30,000 miles. I'll have to check my manual to verify what the actual interval is.
My 2000 C2 is just under 44,000 miles so I will soon need to figure out how I am going to go about getting the work done. Initially, my thought was to do all the work myself such as the oil change etc, which I do anyway, and just have the dealer do all of the checks.
11-25-2008, 03:25 PM
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Are you sure about this Andy? I thought the 3.4s called for new plugs every 30,000 miles. I'll have to check my manual to verify what the actual interval is.
My 2000 C2 is just under 44,000 miles so I will soon need to figure out how I am going to go about getting the work done. Initially, my thought was to do all the work myself such as the oil change etc, which I do anyway, and just have the dealer do all of the checks.
My 2000 C2 is just under 44,000 miles so I will soon need to figure out how I am going to go about getting the work done. Initially, my thought was to do all the work myself such as the oil change etc, which I do anyway, and just have the dealer do all of the checks.
Andy
11-25-2008, 10:48 PM
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Wayne,
RennTech.org has the major and minor inspetion checklists. It doesn't tell you HOW to do it be it lists WHAT to check/do.
Maintenance Schedules
RennTech.org has the major and minor inspetion checklists. It doesn't tell you HOW to do it be it lists WHAT to check/do.
Maintenance Schedules
This is a good start, but the real problem is re the 'How to do this'. For instance, minor maintenance mentions that check the Power Steering fluid levels and bellows... I'm sure I can check the fluid level, but I don't even now what a bellow is, where to find it and what the difference between a good and a bad one is.
I need the for Dummies book!
I need the for Dummies book!
I'm with you on this... it's easy to have the checklists, but doing some of the work also requires some level of skill.
12-06-2008, 02:11 AM
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Botsy67,
You asked me about the $3069.00 30k service that the previous owner had done at a dealer in NYC.
24.66 oil filter
89.50 10qts mobil oil
2.95 Washer solvent
0.48 sealing ring
53.93 pollen filter
43.17 air filter
12.95 rubber care
19.42 a/c treatment
47.29 wiper blade (1)
480.00 labor for above
37.00 labor check emission
320.00 brake flush labor
60.12 2L brake fluid
5.95 brake cleaner
1132.42 refinish front bumper cover
500.00 RR bumper cover (Labor)
3.00 charge to write up the paperwork for the order (I'm suprised they did not
itemize the paper ink and staple)
3069.00 Total charge please see the cashier. Terms Strictly cash or approved credit
card (NO CHECKS!)
You asked me about the $3069.00 30k service that the previous owner had done at a dealer in NYC.
24.66 oil filter
89.50 10qts mobil oil
2.95 Washer solvent
0.48 sealing ring
53.93 pollen filter
43.17 air filter
12.95 rubber care
19.42 a/c treatment
47.29 wiper blade (1)
480.00 labor for above
37.00 labor check emission
320.00 brake flush labor
60.12 2L brake fluid
5.95 brake cleaner
1132.42 refinish front bumper cover
500.00 RR bumper cover (Labor)
3.00 charge to write up the paperwork for the order (I'm suprised they did not
itemize the paper ink and staple)
3069.00 Total charge please see the cashier. Terms Strictly cash or approved credit
card (NO CHECKS!)
12-06-2008, 09:29 AM
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Botsy67,
You asked me about the $3069.00 30k service that the previous owner had done at a dealer in NYC.
24.66 oil filter
89.50 10qts mobil oil
2.95 Washer solvent
0.48 sealing ring
53.93 pollen filter
43.17 air filter
12.95 rubber care
19.42 a/c treatment
47.29 wiper blade (1)
480.00 labor for above
37.00 labor check emission
320.00 brake flush labor
60.12 2L brake fluid
5.95 brake cleaner
1132.42 refinish front bumper cover
500.00 RR bumper cover (Labor)
3.00 charge to write up the paperwork for the order (I'm suprised they did not
itemize the paper ink and staple)
3069.00 Total charge please see the cashier. Terms Strictly cash or approved credit
card (NO CHECKS!)
You asked me about the $3069.00 30k service that the previous owner had done at a dealer in NYC.
24.66 oil filter
89.50 10qts mobil oil
2.95 Washer solvent
0.48 sealing ring
53.93 pollen filter
43.17 air filter
12.95 rubber care
19.42 a/c treatment
47.29 wiper blade (1)
480.00 labor for above
37.00 labor check emission
320.00 brake flush labor
60.12 2L brake fluid
5.95 brake cleaner
1132.42 refinish front bumper cover
500.00 RR bumper cover (Labor)
3.00 charge to write up the paperwork for the order (I'm suprised they did not
itemize the paper ink and staple)
3069.00 Total charge please see the cashier. Terms Strictly cash or approved credit
card (NO CHECKS!)
12-06-2008, 12:02 PM
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The brake flush is not part of the service either - it's done every 2 years outside of the service schedule. I think I recently got charged $150 for the same job. Looks like these guys are pricey.... $50 for a single wiper blade - these guys are good!
12-06-2008, 12:36 PM
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Deckman,
Take away the $1632 for the bumper cover and the $1437 is more reasonable? I love the $3 charge to process the paperwork for the order. It looks like they waived the stapling charge.
The PO brought the car to the dealer and told them that he was selling the car and wanted them to do the 30k service check and fix everything. I think they took him at his word and fixed him too.
I basically traded my 1972 with spares and trailer for this car. Ending my 24 year track addiction cold turkey. I still get the shakes when I'm around hot early air cooled engines. Maybe it is just the gas and oil fumes?
Take away the $1632 for the bumper cover and the $1437 is more reasonable? I love the $3 charge to process the paperwork for the order. It looks like they waived the stapling charge.
The PO brought the car to the dealer and told them that he was selling the car and wanted them to do the 30k service check and fix everything. I think they took him at his word and fixed him too.
I basically traded my 1972 with spares and trailer for this car. Ending my 24 year track addiction cold turkey. I still get the shakes when I'm around hot early air cooled engines. Maybe it is just the gas and oil fumes?
