I'm thinking that the 20k maintenance that is outlined in the owner's manual isn't worth it. It basically is inspecting everything and doing an oil change. I know the dealership will charge a lot.

Is this a maintenance I can skip (other than changing the oil)?

 

i would only go to the dealership if you dont have the time or work space to do it at your house. you can call the dealership and theyll tell you everything that will be done on that tune up and then you can go home and do it all yourself thats what i do and i work at a dealership.

 

i would only go to the dealership if you dont have the time or work space to do it at your house. you can call the dealership and theyll tell you everything that will be done on that tune up and then you can go home and do it all yourself thats what i do and i work at a dealership.

edit: if you want it to show up on a carfax or any puplic records if you sell the car later saying that the work was done then you need to go to a dealership.

 

Do it yourself..

 

How much is it at the dealership? Ask that, then ask yourself if it's worth it in the long run for resale value. "Everything professionally maintained with receipts." etc...

 

They wanted to do a 10k service on ep3 last month. 10k service!!!!! At 10k is a Honda even broken in yet??? I guess I am saying the 20k must also be worthless. Change your oil every 5k, rotate your tires, change your brake fluid every two years and wiper blades, brakes and tires as needed. If you do this you should be good to 100k.

 

screw it
you're just paying them to "inspect" your car, and for an oil change
IMO, not worth it

 

Everything that they check is listed in the owner's manual.

If you're comfortable with replacing that stuff if necessary, do it yourself.

 

do it yourself.

 

i work for Honda...10 k aint **** neways...

you can do it urself...the only benefit ud get going from a dealer is more credibility if u try to sell it to the next person....

the service is not much....just helps in building value in your car..

 

DIY all the way!

 

I disagree with the other posters here. Getting your car serviced at the dealership will greatly increase your car's performance: by lightening your wallet so much, your car will be much faster.

Besides, won't you feel good knowing that all the profit from that $250 oil change will go to a good cause, like the dealership owner's new yacht?

 

well I did it myself, my car is hit 37,000 and the light is flashing again, will it do that if the car needs an oil change?

 

If you're concerned with resale then go to the dealership.

If you're concerned with your money, then do it yourself. That's if you KNOW how to PROPERLY inspect your own vehicle.

 

DIY....hell i even DIYed my 30k ...and it saved me 200 bucks

 

do it yourselft..you don't want somebody else touching your ****...you might learn something too...