lldknyll26

So i get a notice on the dashboard for B1 service maintenace. Is it worth paying and getting B1 service done at the dealer? HOw many of you just get it done at a local shop? What would be the price diff if I were to get it done at a dealer vs. going to a local shop and getting it done?

ggesq

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it would help to know how much your dealer charges for this service.

Bearcat94

STOP!! GETTING RIPPED OFF

If B1 costs more than ~$60 with the "standard" Synthetic-Blend oil, you are getting ripped off.

PERIOD!

That's Tire Rotation, Oil Change, New Oil Filter and a "12/18/24-point" Vehicle Inspection (or whatever they call it where you go).

The "24-point" inspection is STANDARD and FREE/INCLUDED at 99% of the decent place you'd go for an Oil Change.

Seriously, it's not about, "I don't have time to .... blah, blah, blah" or "I'd rather spend the extra money .... blah, blah, blah" or "I have enough money, so .... blah, blah, blah". If you pay for something that most competent places give away for free, that's just plain fucking stupid and no one here can help you.




Factors that will Increase or Decrease cost of Service:

- You bring your own Oil = Decreased Price
- You bring your own Oil Filter = Decreased Price

- You ask for Full Synthetic Oil = Increased Price

- After reading this post, you're still a dumb ass and pay for an "inspection" = Increase.


If you do this DIY, you'll get a better filter and FULL Synthetic Oil for ~$30 and maybe an hour or so of your time.


BTW - The DIY is SIMPLE. The slowest newbie on the forum can do it in a couple hours, MAX, including cleaning and waxing your wheels.

Here's a link to an Oil Change DIY/Check List with Pics:

C-004: DIY: Oil Change Checklist with Service Manual Scan
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80273
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139528 with pictures



(Clarification - nothing here is directed at a single person; not the OP nor any particular respondent. Comments on stupidity are intended in a general sense.)

TLType-s12

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I will be honest and say that I have had the B1 service done. DONT DOO IT!! I make good money and somtimes I spend for stupid shit. After I did, I realized "wow what a waste of money". Bearcat is going to think im sucha moron haha but at the time I didnt care. I just wanted the service done. Well I gotta stop stalling, I believe I paid $165.00 for the B1 service. Waste of money I know but like I said somtimes I just spend without thinking.

firstacuratl

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^^^ $165.00?????? Ouch. They must've changed the processor on your flux capacitor for that price

Just did my B1 service ... less than 1 hour, less than $30. Cake walk

Elegant TYPE S

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Its always worth it to pay the dealer to do a glorified oil change.. I mean B1 service

rka4570

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My dealer tried to upsell my B1 service to a major service for $362.00? I asked him why and he said the coputer records didn't show a major sevice completed yet on my car at 32,000 miles. I ended up getting just the B1 service for 62.00.

darksky

I just did the B1 service [oil change] on my TL as well. The post from BC w/ photos is great if you don't know what to look for when under the car. *Anyone* can change their own oil provided that they have basic tools and a jack. If you don't have jack stands, you can use wooden planks. I use 2x4's or deck boards cut about 20 inches long. I stack four on top of each other and have been doing it this way for nearly 20 years now. Once the weight of the vehicle is on them, it isn't going anywhere.

You'll also want to invest in an extension for your ratchet (8 inch or so is good) and clamp-style oil filter wrench attachment to get the pesky filter off:

pffpffpass

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I just did my own "B1" service.. It was cake, about 45min and that included plugs as well..

Do it yourself..

lldknyll26

is it necessary to rotate the tires at 9,700 miles? B1 service requires tire rotation

LoveMyTL-S

I'd go ahead and do it for better tire wear. Why not? It's easy.

DasTeknoViking

Dealership up in Chicago I won't mention...... charges 600 for a B service.

nmsujeff88

If you get the B1 service at a non-Acura place, how do you get the B1 light to go off?

ggesq

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check the 3G Garage, there is a thread on resetting the MID.

TL|GTX

Well i went to acura for B1, service for 165$, replace wiper, oil, filter, 28point inspection, brake inspection, tire rotation. I said if i get my own oil, and filter, will it be chear they said no. So i told them to do oil change, filter, and tire rotation, for 60$. Brake inspection, and other inspections is not needed on a car with 7,500 miles.

sixsixfour

just do it yourself. for something major (i.e. timing belt replacement and water pump) id use the dealer but for a A/B1 type of service, its a DIY.

Elegant TYPE S

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As a rule of thumb, its almost never worth getting anything done at the dealer

Will Y.

It's in the owner's manual, IIRC in the maintenance section, as well as in the 3G Garage sections. Owner's manuals are linked through the 3G Garage as well if you don't have a manual.

pbcmedia

+1

and just scroll through the MID til the message pops up and hold reset and follow the prompts

Lazer187

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How do you really feel about the B1 Service? haha

Fireguy0826

pohanka acura in N-VA, wanted $112. $43 for the oil change....i told the guy that i did'nt want to do anything but the oil change. He then in shity tone said " OK i'm marking down that you do not want the dealer reccomended service, wich could void your warranty" , What a dick head, i told him that paying an extra $69 dollars for an tire rotation that i could get done for 20 some where else is stupid

Acura604

if you're not much of a DIY'er but wanna save some cash..check this thread

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/type-b-vs-regular-servicing-714762/

JMS_PA

Does having the dealer perform the A1 service when the B1 light indicator is on have any bearing on the warranty?

I only slightly mind paying a bit more for the oil change and tire rotation at the dealer, but they want $169 for the B1. I am headed in tomorrow and told them to do the A1 service.

I am expecting they will try and pressure me to do the B1, and make claims about the warranty. Just want to be prepared.....

Thanks

Rick_TL-S

I'm confused. My dealer just told me that a B1 service is just an oil & filter change, no tire rotation or anything....He wants $30 for the service.

JMS_PA

I cut and pasted this from other posts... somewhere I have seen on these forums the definition of the 1, 2, 3 etc.

The A or B has its own meaning, then the number(s) define some other service.

For a B1 service, the below are for a B service. The 1 means rotate the tires.

An A service is just change the oil and oil filter. So for a B service, it adds a lot of inspections for quite a bit of money. At least in PA.


Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items:
Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections

TLType-s12

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Do it yourself!! Like bearcat stated it is a huge rip-off!!

the-carbon-comet

Well you got a discount because they wanted $183 from me for the B1, he said he would give me a loaner.