rob-2

Hi everyone,

New member here, living in east bay. I have a 2000 TL with 110k.

I recently had my timing belt, water pump & valves adjusted for $2000 at a local bay area Acura dealership. I thought that was expensive, but I wanted it done right so I paid.

I was then told my spark plugs would need to be changed and was quote $320 for the job, plus $350 for the 105 service. After quick research on this forum, I bought the NGK plugs for $6/each and installed for $85. Total out of pocket $130.

So I'm wondering what exactly is invovled in the 105 service that would warrant $350 in service?

If I was to goto a local shop (non-dealer) and ask them to do the 105 service, what exactly would I need them to do?

Possibly related, but I have a new tranny with about 25-30k on it. When will I need to do the tranny fluid?

Thank you all,

Rob

Gfaze

Welcome to Acurazine! Do a search as most of the time your question has already been answered. But to answer your question....

You already did the 105K service (belt, pump, valves, etc.). I don't know what else they want to charge you for because for $2000, they should've already done everything!

Gfaze

One more thing, ask the dealer what that "105K" service includes. Sounds like to get you to spend some more for probably a glorified oil change.

rob-2

Thanks, I'm near useless on this searching.

Where do I find what needs to be done on the service schedule? I'm thinking of combining 105+125.

Gfaze

105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs Scheduled Maintenance
Recommended service for your 2000 Acura TL:

Replace engine oil and filter.

Inspect front and rear brakes.

Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 231 of your owner's manual).

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.

Inspect suspension components.

Inspect driveshaft boots.

Check parking brake adjustment.

Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches.

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.

Check all lights.

Inspect the underbody.

#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 191 of your owner's manual.

Clean air cleaner element.

#Replace timing belt*1, inspect water pump.

*1: See timing belt on page 227 in your owner's manual for replacement information under special driving conditions.

Check idle speed.

Replace spark plugs.

Inspect valve clearance.

Replace coolant.

Gfaze

I couldn't find anything for 125K, just 120K

120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs Scheduled Maintenance
Recommended service for your 2000 Acura TL:

Replace engine oil.

Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 231 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 connection.

#Inspect exhaust system.

#Inspect fuel lines and connections.

#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 191 of your owner's manual.

Replace air cleaner element.

Inspect and adjust drive belts.

Replace air conditioning Filter*2.

*2: See Air Conditioning Filter on page 226 of your owner's manual for replacement information under special driving conditions.

Gfaze

Sign up for this website: https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=acura

It comes in handy with service information and is a handy place to keep track of your car's maintenance history. You can also find out about the extended transmission warranty, store your radio code and make appointments with your local dealer.

rob-2

Thank you Gfaze, I've just signed up for ahm-ownerlink too.

I'm going to get a quote from a local import shop to get both of these services done together. Seems like most of it is just 'inspecting'.

01tl4tl

A proper 105 will cover everything- and private shops take a little more time and interest in your car and its care. Stop by and look for thank you letters on the wall
Tell them you want it to run solid another 100k
should run you about 1200

rob-2

since I had the valves, t-belt and water pump done at the dealership. This service will be done by import service in el cerito this week for about $200. I'm going to have them replace the a/c belt and tensioner which is cover in the 120 service but with the miles we're putting on that'd only be another 3 months.

01tl4tl

my ac tensioner went at 80k, not bad considering it made noise for 20k before that!
Normally I would say do Seafoam BEFORE all the service so the valves are clean and get adjusted perfect, but you should be fine-
do some now in the intake vac line and gas. Next time you change the oil run some in the engine

rob-2

If my car runs silky smooth, has good power and is still good on gas. What will I see in the after effects of seafoam?

01tl4tl

I answered that in detail on your other thread asking why to use seafoam
Its going to help- its 7 bucks a can- get 2

Why Because gasoline is expensive

rob-2

I must have missed that... thanks for the laugh.. loved the 'because gasoline is expensive'