tnymntana

Is this service worth the 400 bones they want for it?

Do I really need this? It didn't sound like they did much to warrant the cost.

Thanks

gto2050

I didn't do it and got rid of the car at 34,000 miles but if I was keeping it, the tranny flush is important to do!

CO-CL-S

Sounds high to me, mine was $141.xx..

shaHn78

Most dealerships do charge around $350-400 for it.

Definetly NOT worth that much cos (if i remember correctly) it only includes oil change, tire rotation, tranny flush and couple of other minor things.

Kkranghkar

This is the break-down I got:

$115.00 - brake fluid change
$95.00 - transmission flush
$39.95 - oil change
$65.00 - AC filter change

"25 point inspection", "setting engine to factory specs", parking brake adj., belts adj, tire rot -- $180 (haha)

Any other things I need to get done that I'm missing? Isn't $115 ridiculous for just a brake fluid change?

The person that got charged $140 -- what did that include?

Kkranghkar

Btw, I'm trying to do the service soon, so any suggestions for how to approach them would be appreciated . I'm in Mountain View, CA -- Stevens Creek Acura said it would be $495 for everything, parts and labor -- totally fucking ridiculous.

For peeps in the Bay Area, where'd you have your 30k done on the CL-S, what'd you do, and how much did you pay?

I spoke to this advisor named "Susie" at Stevens Creek, and she was a total bitch, and got all pushy and angry when I said I didn't want to pay the full $495, and to itemize the charges... Said my warranty would be disqualified if I didn't pay the full $500, among other things....

zamo

Services to be performed:

Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 269 of your owner's manual.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check for leaks.
Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
#Inspect exhaust system.
#Inspect fuel lines and connections.
# = See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 223 of your owner's manual.
Replace air cleaner element.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter.

gto2050

I know that's what the manual says but my buddies at PAA recommend the tranny flush.

GoldieAlek

i was gonna go in and ask them to flush tranny for free...saying that if it brakes it will cost them a lot more than flushing ...

FunkeeTown

for my 45000 mile service I asked a similar question and I found out that a piece of mind is definitely worth it. I got my tranny flushed and the brakes bled, they checked for anything that might be wrong with the car before the warranty runs out and they even did a complimentary brake job...resurfaced all rotors and changed all 4 brake pads...I liked that. I skipped the oil change because you can do one yourself for 10-15 bucks and they will charge you 50. But the rest is important. The tranny you can get flushed somewhere else but you need to use the honda fluid or else...everyone will tell you that. anyway, what i meant to say is that you have a nice car so keep it that way.

CLASSYCLS

mine is coming up soon...

So I guess I will only get the tranny flushed out....other stuff doesnt seem it is worth it!

zamo

I believe 6-speed do not require a tranny flush? This i haven't STFW yet.

gavriil

Because I do the air filter, oil and oil filter and AC filter myself and I have Discount Tire do tire rotation for me for free, I would ask the dealer to do the break fluid and the tranny fluid. I wonder how much that would have been.

By the way, I did the same for the RX. The AC filter on that thing was $50! And it's the thinest filter you have ever seen. You wonder how it filters anything, though when I took the old one out, there was 3 times more dirt than on the dirtiest engine air filter I have ever seen.

pres-sean

Try Acura of Pleasanton. I bought my CLs there a month and half ago. They bent over backwards to show me what I really call customer care. I can't vouch for their service yet, but if it holds as well as their parts line did onthe phone and the front end people, you'll do better there than Stevens Creek. IMO, Stevens Creek Acura is a bit too arrogant.

SpeedyV6

Your warranty wont be dq'd. Just get the work done someplace else. Most of it is bs anyway.

CO-CL-S

Replace Oil/filter, replace tranny fluid, replace air filters, tires (rotate/inflate), all the checks/inspections. I had a discount coupon good for $10.00..YMMV

1killercls

do they change the tire air?

CL Type Slim

Hey Kkranghkar,

I went to Los Gatos Acura for my 30K service and cost me $380 and change. They also resurfaced my front rotors and new brake pads. Also got a new front passenger seatback b/c of a slight tear. All under warranty. They provided me with excellent service. Rental is provided.

Slim

phipark

$40 for an oil change? I would do it myself if it cost that much, but my dealer only charges $22. Can't afford not to do it at the dealer.

CO-CL-S

Only if it's dirty from driving in the SE..

Kalin

Do they inspect the muffler bearings, too?

Kkranghkar

Thanks a lot, Slim... I'll call Los Gatos and see what they can do for me, I'm not too far from them anyway. What'd they give you as a rental? I'd love a stick RSX

CL Type Slim

I think because of all the transmission issues with TL/CL, they usually have no loaners but they will get you an Enterprise rental car. I got a POS Sunfire.

Juker008

HAAAAAAAAA I read it wrong and read it as 300,000 . If that were true then I would say YEA pay teh extra cash for the service. Geeze 300K man that is a FKin lot.








Juker008

GD196

that service is bs you dont need a service just make sure to keeep changining ur oil

thai

c-mon do the 30k service yourself and save 400-500 bucks. changing out the transmission fluid is easier than changer your engine oil. just keep the receips of the t-fluid that you buy from a honda/acura dealer for your warranty needs. ac filter chnage, that may have more steps, but there is a step by step instruction on this forum somewhere? brake fluid change? it should cost around 60 bucks from any autoshop. just remember to keep your receipts of all the work you have done to your car.