hello everybody!!

I have a 2013 Acura TSX and this will be my first service to the dealership..

I do have few questions about your experiences but before I do that, why do i get quote for A1 service from 130-140?? Is it not just an oil change, oil filter, and tire rotation and other check ups?

I have been quoted from Center Acura and Glendale Acura and if any of you did get A1 from Los Angeles Area and got them near lower 100s or even better, can you tell me where???

Is changing oil, filter, and rotation just as good since the car is new?

Please Help Guys... I am at 15% oil change...

 

Oil and filter change and tire rotation (aka A1 service) should not be more than $75 at any dealership. Or do it yourself for half as much.

 

$130-$140?

$65 at Cerritos Acura (no mention of tire rotation though) --> http://www.cerritosacura.com/special...did=9499156518

Tire rotation, if you need one and can't or don't want to do it yourself, is like $10 at Discount Tire. There's one on the corner of Los Feliz and Glendale Ave.

Try to get Glendale Acura to price match Cerritos.


Personally, I'd do it myself. You can pick up a 5 qt jug of synthetic oil (Pennzoil Platinum, Mobil 1, Quaker State Ultimate Durability, etc) at Walmart for about $25 and a OEM or Purolator PureONE filter for like $5-$6.

And if you don't mind doing rebates, there's a $20 Quaker State rebate for Ultimate Durability --> http://www.quakerstatewarranty.com/terms/rebate/

which would make that 5 qt jug of Ultimate Durability about $5. (I stocked up on three 5 qt jugs a while back and the rebate came fast.)

Or pay an independent mechanic $10 to do it for you. That's what I do when I'm in a rush or too lazy.

The checks are pretty much worthless IMO.

 

Oil change at Sierra Acura in Alhambra is $38.99 --> http://www.sierraacura.com/specials/service.htm

more if you want synthetic or if your car uses 0W-20, which I think it does.

Call them and ask how much with 0W-20 oil.

Their multi point inspection is FREE

as is their FREE swirl wash (pass)

 

just diy..

 

Yes! I was looking at Sierra for this one but this is the necessary service for me right that is included in the A1 Service? and I will do the tire rotation somewhere else that I did them for cheap when I had Nissan Murano..

 

All you really need is an oil and oil filter change (A service) and tire rotation (1 service).

If you want to do the free multi point inspection too, then there's no harm as long as you decline any service recommendations they make.

It's free so they can try to get you to pay for additional services that you may not need to have done or will overpay such as changing the engine and/or cabin filter (which are super easy to do), fuel injector flush/cleaning, throttle body cleaning, etc.

 

^^ it's his first service on a 2013. He won't need anything other than an oil change.

 

I'm aware it's the OP's first service, but I still wouldn't put it past a dealer to try to get the OP to do other unnecessary services.

 

OP, if they tell you that you need a transmission flush, new cabin filter, and tires, please laugh in their face for me. Thanks in advance.

 

thanks guys! i am just going to get oil change and oil filter changed...
the dealer told me that it's 40 for the changes... and i will go to local mechanic to rotate my tires!

 

Smart move OP! Good luck!