rdubs30

Hi guys,

This is my first post, so apologies if I leave anything important out. I drive an '04 Acura TL that's at ~102.5k miles. I just emailed the shop I usually go to and they gave me the following quote:

~ Minor service at 105k = $95
~ Timing belt package (replacement of timing belt, idler, tensioner, hydraulic tensioner adjuster, water pump, coolant and drive belts) = $900
~ Spark plug replacement = $150
~ Valve adjustment = $500

TOTAL = $1645

I've had my car serviced at this shop a few times and I thought they were pretty fair, but this seems a little steep. Do you guys know if I'm getting fleeced? Thanks!

-Ray

Steven Bell

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Usually dealerships charge ~$1,800.00

MarcoNorthPolo

Some members on here report only having to pay around $700 for the servicing, but I think anything around $1,000 or so is normal. Not at a dealer, of course.

rdubs30

Hmmm, this place is an independent shop, not a dealership. @MarcoNorthPolo does the $1,000 figure include the valve adjustment as well?

Sbarbee54

My local shop I trust besides the stealer ship is 1250 with everything you can think of being done

rdubs30

@Sbarbee54 does your shop happen to be around Mountain View?

NvrDwn

That's way to much Imo. I can get all that done and PnP heads installed for that price.

I'm actually going to do that probably by the end of summer. Everything you mentioned plus Ported and polished heads installed for roughly 1500. If you live near va, it may be worth the drive.

rdubs30

Unfortunately, that would be quite a drive since I live in Northern California. Thanks for the info though! Helps me gauge where I stand...

NvrDwn

Keep in mind the installation for the 105k maintenance is free since it all has to come off for the heads anyway. I simply have to buy the 200 kit when I get heads put on.

Sbarbee54

No roseville ca. They do all pullys on the list water pump,timing belt all other belts, plus, valve adjustment, tranny fluid change, cabin filter change, full coolant flush.

I thought about port and polish when I get mine done. As I was wondering how much that would run while I they had them off

MarcoNorthPolo

I don't know that it includes the valve adjustment, it would be up to the shop I guess. In any case, the $500 they quoted you for a valve adjustment seems too high.

sachu

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Got quoted 925 for the job at a dealership. But tensioners or pulleys not replaced, unless they need to be.

dynodonkey

dont do the valve adjustment. i took mine to the acura dealer and they told me that it is very rare for our TLs to need it.

ez12a

get a quote from a dealership just for kicks.

1600 sounds high for an indy shop.

Alexns05

As donkey said, don't do the valve adjustment. It's rarely needed. $1100 without the valve adjustment seems OK but not a steal. And what does "minor service" include? I had everything you listed done except the valve adjustment and tensioner for about $700. This included air and cabin filters.

Now that's probably on the low end and the cost if living where I'm at is dirt cheap. Depends on what city you live in but I'd say you'll end up paying between 700 on the low end and $2000 on the high end depending on how much the dealership milks you. Call around for quotes from any reputable indy shop and take the lowest bid! Good luck!

tonto340

This is too far for you to drive to. I got the TB service (TB, water pump $ TB adjuster), PS fluid, spark plugs replaced, thermostat replaced, synthetic oil change and valves adjusted at Anderson Honda in Cockeysville, MD, for $1408.

sachu

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I do valve adjustment on my Honda CRF250R dirt bike every season, but never have i heard of this needing to be done on a passenger car.

rdubs30

I'll call around since the consensus is ~$1,650 is too high. Thanks everyone for the input!

Throttle037

I paid like $590 for the whole timing belt/water pump ordeal. Thats parts & Labor. Then I paid $200 for Valve adjustment & $40 for the spark plugs. So $830 total.