Jerky

hey, what does the "B" tuneup require me to do on the acura tl 04

Is it possible to find a cheaper way of doing it? oakland acura wants 170 dollars for it.

What does it include?

Do you have any tips to reduce cost?

Ron A

B is oil change and tire rotation, plus a lot of stuff that they are supposed to do anyway.

For a complete list, see page 199 in the owner's manual.

The short answer is: Tell them you only want the oil and filter changed, should be around $25, if you need the tire rotation add about $30-35, and ask them to check the fluid levels and take a visual around the underbody that they should do anyway with the oil change. And get the price in writing before they start.

I know CA prices are crazy, but you should be able to get this done for about what I said above, as long as you tell them you just want an oil change and to shove the B service up their ....

cM3go

um... A1 is oil change and tire rotation

cM3go

B is

Maintenance Minder B Scheduled Maintenance

Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires
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)
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#


so basically a oil change and tire rotation, ron is basically right

KJSmitty

As usual, any dealer that doesn't check the laundry list above during a normal oil change visit is worthless. Charging extra for it is exactly why they don't get my business. You can do a better job of checking the above items in your driveway, and then you atleast know it was done - because its a big "if" at the dealer, whether you paid for it or not....
The only time my vehicles go to a dealership are for warranty work. Everything else is done by me or someone else I trust/have determined won't rip me off. For those of you that don't know, on average - more profit stems from the service dept than any of the other dept's at the dealership including sales.....

Slinks

Followup question...
If someone brings their car for an oil change/tire rotation to a non-dealer (lets say Valvoline instant oil-change center), would they automatically do all those checks as well?

KJSmitty

I don't use them for my personal vehicles but have gone with friends as well as taken several of our company cars/vans in.

My answer to your question would be: many check some of the items mentioned but not all. Most will check specific items etc. if you ask, especially if you are one of their frequent/repeat customers. We use the Valvoline shop in town and I believe here they actually rotate and balance tires - additional cost of course. If you like the oil/filter they use and/or bring your own in, these type of shops can be a great alternative to the dealerships to begin a repor with.