Maintenance Minder System Breakdown
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Maintenance Minder System Breakdown
Hey guys,
I'm sure this has been covered somewhere on this site, but I can't find it because the search feature omits the important keyword I'm looking for (A1 or B1).
Bottom line, is there a thread that breaks down the A1, B1 and whatever else service codes the MMS spits out?
The Maintenance FAQ is a great resource but there is not correlation to the service codes.
Yeah, I've found threads that say 'all the A1 service is an oil change' and 'the b1 is an oil change and tire rotation'. That's great, but I would prefer to see the entire breakdown of what the stealership's service department does. I can do the services myself, but time is money (goes both ways) and I'm short on time.
Thanks in advanced.
I'm sure this has been covered somewhere on this site, but I can't find it because the search feature omits the important keyword I'm looking for (A1 or B1).
Bottom line, is there a thread that breaks down the A1, B1 and whatever else service codes the MMS spits out?
The Maintenance FAQ is a great resource but there is not correlation to the service codes.
Yeah, I've found threads that say 'all the A1 service is an oil change' and 'the b1 is an oil change and tire rotation'. That's great, but I would prefer to see the entire breakdown of what the stealership's service department does. I can do the services myself, but time is money (goes both ways) and I'm short on time.
Thanks in advanced.
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Going from memory here, but I think 'A' is oil change, 'B' is oil change plus checking a bunch of things out, and '1' is rotate tires. You can check what all these mean on the owner's link website owners.acura.com.
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A= replace engine oil (no filter)
B= replace engine oil and filter, rotate tires, inspect front and rear brakes, check parking brake adjustment, visually inspect: tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots, suspension components, drive shaft boots, brake hoses and line (including ABS), all fluid levels and condition of fluids, exhaust system, fuel lines and connections
1=rotate tires
B= replace engine oil and filter, rotate tires, inspect front and rear brakes, check parking brake adjustment, visually inspect: tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots, suspension components, drive shaft boots, brake hoses and line (including ABS), all fluid levels and condition of fluids, exhaust system, fuel lines and connections
1=rotate tires
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Originally Posted by SERVICEADVISOR
A= replace engine oil (no filter)
B= replace engine oil and filter, rotate tires, inspect front and rear brakes, check parking brake adjustment, visually inspect: tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots, suspension components, drive shaft boots, brake hoses and line (including ABS), all fluid levels and condition of fluids, exhaust system, fuel lines and connections
1=rotate tires
B= replace engine oil and filter, rotate tires, inspect front and rear brakes, check parking brake adjustment, visually inspect: tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots, suspension components, drive shaft boots, brake hoses and line (including ABS), all fluid levels and condition of fluids, exhaust system, fuel lines and connections
1=rotate tires
I had noticed that it didn't mention changing the filter, but just assumed that changing the filter along with the oil was to be assumed. Therefore, whenever I've gotten the "A" reminder, I've asked for an oil and filter change. Is the filter change overkill then?
Also, I've just gotten past the point where I got the "B" reminder. To me, it reads like "change oil and filter, rotate tires, and then do a bunch of looking around for an additional ton of money". My car's pretty new still, not high miles, I'm not driving in any harsh environments, so I just asked for the oil change and tire rotation. What's your take on this, SERVICEADVISOR?
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shit, you mean that each time that i brought my baby to the dealership and tell them i need oil change, that's exactly what they're doing? Literally, oil only change without oil filter swap out?! in canada, it's understood that oil filter comes off too!
if so, i need to specifically ask for oil and FILTER change too then!
if so, i need to specifically ask for oil and FILTER change too then!
#10
well any dealer i've ever been to, in the reynolds and reynolds system, its called an LOF [lube oil filter] so when you ask the service guy for an oil change, if he doesnt give you the most expensive option, he's not doing his job.
Also... try READING the receipt/work order when you get it back. says exactly what they did.
Also... try READING the receipt/work order when you get it back. says exactly what they did.
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my dealer doesnt even vacuum eventhough they mark it as done each time so i might check too. Hell the last time i went in he said he was going to rotate the tires and didnt notice they were brand new on my new 18" HFP wheels.. they aren't that bright there.
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OP:
... if you don't have the manual, read the FAQs, the owners' manuals are online.
Others: read your repair invoice, fer crying out loud. Be specific about the service your manual calls for, and check that they did it. This is not rocket surgery, y'know.
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Others: read your repair invoice, fer crying out loud. Be specific about the service your manual calls for, and check that they did it. This is not rocket surgery, y'know.
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Originally Posted by SERVICEADVISOR
A= replace engine oil (no filter)
B= replace engine oil and filter, rotate tires, inspect front and rear brakes, check parking brake adjustment, visually inspect: tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots, suspension components, drive shaft boots, brake hoses and line (including ABS), all fluid levels and condition of fluids, exhaust system, fuel lines and connections
1=rotate tires
B= replace engine oil and filter, rotate tires, inspect front and rear brakes, check parking brake adjustment, visually inspect: tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots, suspension components, drive shaft boots, brake hoses and line (including ABS), all fluid levels and condition of fluids, exhaust system, fuel lines and connections
1=rotate tires
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Originally Posted by davidspalding
OP:
... if you don't have the manual, read the FAQs, the owners' manuals are online.
Others: read your repair invoice, fer crying out loud. Be specific about the service your manual calls for, and check that they did it. This is not rocket surgery, y'know.
![rtfm](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rtfm.gif)
Others: read your repair invoice, fer crying out loud. Be specific about the service your manual calls for, and check that they did it. This is not rocket surgery, y'know.
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I wouldn't presume that. IIRC, the 2004 OM recommended oil changes every 10,000 miles, and oil filter change every 20,000 miles.
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Originally Posted by DLTSX6MT
I had noticed that it didn't mention changing the filter, but just assumed that changing the filter along with the oil was to be assumed. Therefore, whenever I've gotten the "A" reminder, I've asked for an oil and filter change. Is the filter change overkill then?
Also, I've just gotten past the point where I got the "B" reminder. To me, it reads like "change oil and filter, rotate tires, and then do a bunch of looking around for an additional ton of money". My car's pretty new still, not high miles, I'm not driving in any harsh environments, so I just asked for the oil change and tire rotation. What's your take on this, SERVICEADVISOR?
Also, I've just gotten past the point where I got the "B" reminder. To me, it reads like "change oil and filter, rotate tires, and then do a bunch of looking around for an additional ton of money". My car's pretty new still, not high miles, I'm not driving in any harsh environments, so I just asked for the oil change and tire rotation. What's your take on this, SERVICEADVISOR?
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Originally Posted by MeHoo
well any dealer i've ever been to, in the reynolds and reynolds system, its called an LOF [lube oil filter] so when you ask the service guy for an oil change, if he doesnt give you the most expensive option, he's not doing his job.
Also... try READING the receipt/work order when you get it back. says exactly what they did.
Also... try READING the receipt/work order when you get it back. says exactly what they did.
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SERVICEADVISOR: I surely hope you aren't calling ME cheap lol.. i drive 57 miles to the dealership i bought the car from to have an oil change. Hell i probably pay more in gas to get there and back than the oil change costs. I get an employee discount from my dad, but still.. i could still save money by going to a local shop instead. Dealerships are there to make money, not out of the kindness out their heart, so to say you aren't there to charge the most possible is a joke. Its called business.
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Originally Posted by MeHoo
SERVICEADVISOR: I surely hope you aren't calling ME cheap lol.. i drive 57 miles to the dealership i bought the car from to have an oil change. Hell i probably pay more in gas to get there and back than the oil change costs. I get an employee discount from my dad, but still.. i could still save money by going to a local shop instead. Dealerships are there to make money, not out of the kindness out their heart, so to say you aren't there to charge the most possible is a joke. Its called business.
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Originally Posted by DLTSX6MT
I had noticed that it didn't mention changing the filter, but just assumed that changing the filter along with the oil was to be assumed. Therefore, whenever I've gotten the "A" reminder, I've asked for an oil and filter change. Is the filter change overkill then?
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Originally Posted by MeHoo
SERVICEADVISOR: I surely hope you aren't calling ME cheap lol.. i drive 57 miles to the dealership i bought the car from to have an oil change. Hell i probably pay more in gas to get there and back than the oil change costs. I get an employee discount from my dad, but still.. i could still save money by going to a local shop instead. Dealerships are there to make money, not out of the kindness out their heart, so to say you aren't there to charge the most possible is a joke. Its called business.
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