Quoted $5xx.00 For 60,000 mile service?
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Quoted $5xx.00 For 60,000 mile service?
Why are they so high at the Acura Dealer? Well I guess that is how the dealerships make all there money! They wanted to replace all kinds of gaskets and other items that I don't think are necessary.
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I have been looking through the archives and I have also searched ITRsport, Edmund's and looked at my owners manual to try to find out what really needs to be done.
So far I have replaced the spark plugs, cleaned my air filter, and rotated tires
Here is what else I think I have to do:
Timing belt? (owners manual says 105,000miles/ Edmund's says 60,000miles)
Adjust valves? (Not clacking or making any noises)
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect valve clearance
Oil change
Change transmission fluid
Adjust parking brake
Anyways...
I have been looking through the archives and I have also searched ITRsport, Edmund's and looked at my owners manual to try to find out what really needs to be done.
So far I have replaced the spark plugs, cleaned my air filter, and rotated tires
Here is what else I think I have to do:
Timing belt? (owners manual says 105,000miles/ Edmund's says 60,000miles)
Adjust valves? (Not clacking or making any noises)
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect valve clearance
Oil change
Change transmission fluid
Adjust parking brake
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Re: Quoted $5xx.00 For 60,000 mile service? (arizsun21)
that is very high. most of the cost comes from replacing the timing belt and water pump. but, that is not required for another 30k-40k miles. i would wait on that one. everything else seems legit. but shouldn't me more than 200 bucks.
rough prices from what i've paid at the honda dealership:
valve adjustment: $65
oil change: $20
transmission fluid (for an auto): $50
the various adjustments shouldn't be too much. i would take it to a shop that is reputable in honda motors, or even get a helms manual and adjust them yourselves.
rough prices from what i've paid at the honda dealership:
valve adjustment: $65
oil change: $20
transmission fluid (for an auto): $50
the various adjustments shouldn't be too much. i would take it to a shop that is reputable in honda motors, or even get a helms manual and adjust them yourselves.
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Re: Quoted $5xx.00 For 60,000 mile service? (arizsun21)
60k mile services are big...$500 is probably a solid estimate from a dealer, considering they do everything under the sun that may possibly need doing.
Tbelt/Water pump is usually extra if I remember right, as it isnt included in the service.
Tbelt/Water pump is usually extra if I remember right, as it isnt included in the service.
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they probably dont do half the things they are supposed to do. "inspect" is usually a word for visibly look at it. not take it apart. hah funny. i wouldnt pay that much to have those things done. i would recommend the timing belt, water pump, and valves done.
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Re: (SIK IN DA HED)
I was sent a letter from my dealer saying I was due. I chuckled b/c I am naturally taking care of it myself - however, they were charging 680$.
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I just took my car into the dealership a few days ago for service since I just hit 81k and skipped the 75k maintenance. They did the following things:
Change Rotor/Cap/Plug wires
Change/Replace all fluids
Bled Brake lines
Inspect Brakes
Lube Suspension bolts, bushings etc
Rotate Tires
Lube Doors/hinges
Inspect Exhaust system
Inspect timing
The service guy tried to husle me into getting platinum plugs which were $18 a piece but I told him to put copper ones in there and that I'd change the oil/tranny fluid myself.
I ended up paying a little over $400 for the service. I kick myself in the *** right now but I really didnt have the time to search for local car shops since I'm a full time working student.
KYLE, where were you when I needed you?!?
I need to buy a damned Helms already.
Change Rotor/Cap/Plug wires
Change/Replace all fluids
Bled Brake lines
Inspect Brakes
Lube Suspension bolts, bushings etc
Rotate Tires
Lube Doors/hinges
Inspect Exhaust system
Inspect timing
The service guy tried to husle me into getting platinum plugs which were $18 a piece but I told him to put copper ones in there and that I'd change the oil/tranny fluid myself.
I ended up paying a little over $400 for the service. I kick myself in the *** right now but I really didnt have the time to search for local car shops since I'm a full time working student.
KYLE, where were you when I needed you?!?
I need to buy a damned Helms already.
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Re: (daLixz25)
i just hit 30k, do you guys suggest i take it to acura for maintenance? or just take it to jiffy lube and change my oil and flush out fluids?
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Wow man, that really sucks. The only things they actually had to "do" anything was changing fluids, changed rotor/cap/wires (like 10 min), and bleed the brakes, and squirt some oil around. That really sucks. Oh well, ya live, ya learn.
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