03SilverTL

Hey everyone, I am nearing my 30,000 mile mark and am planing on taking the car to the dealer. My questions are; what will they be doing besides an oil change, how much will it cost me(im assuming its dealer dependent but an approximation would be fine) and does it normally take long enough for me to get a rental.


thanks

fastcarz3

hey i see knowone responded so im gonna say my piece. that service is bs. rallyee acura in ny wanted 475 to change oil, airfilter, and do a bunch of bs inspections of this and that. do yourself a favor change the 8$ airfilter yourself get a 20 oil change at jiffy lube throw in some fuel injector cleaner and take the rest of the money and go to atlantic city like i did for a weekend

pca7ggr

iTrader: (1)

The 30K service involves the folllowing:
- Changed oil and oil filter
- Change transmission fluid (3 qt. HONDA ATF)
- Change air filter (upgrade to a K&N)
- Change AC micron filters (Purolator C15390 - Pep Boys $20 for the pair)
- Rotated tires
- Checked front/rear brakes (pads/lines/fluid),
- Inspected tie-rod ends, steering gearbox/boots, suspension conponents and driveshaft boots,
- Checked parking brake, check fluid levels (coolant/brake/windshiled washer), fuel lines and connections, light operation, exhaust system, drive and alternator belts.

Note that there are quite a few items that need to be "inspected or checked". All this takes "time" which the dealer charges $100(+)/hr. Ordered the service manual from Helm (1-800-782-4356 helminc.com) for $69.00 plus shipping /tax ($80.95) - it will take you through everything you need to do. It will take you a weekend morning or afternoon. Record the fact that you did the 30K service (and what you did) in the car's manual.

My 2 cents worth

JPritch

I skipped the official 30K service on my car. Felt it wasn't worth the $350 for a bunch of visual inspections. I got my oil changed, tires rotated, and tranny fluid flushed for just under $100.

fsttyms1

skip it and save your money! just get your oil changed when it needs to be done. the only maintance you need are the tranny fluid changes and the 90-105k (the timing belt and plugs and water pump)

JGsTL-S

and there was a timing belt tensioner recall too and it replaces the timing belt for you so thats another freebee!! do plugs yourself too. Give no money to the dealer unless you have too!! HAHAAA


JG