Major Service
- Thread starter BlueVRX
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Nah don't rely on the dealers, when I was sorting out Sophia's car none of the idiots knew that the log books said the CVT needs a fluid change at 90,000km. You need to check both your log books and receipts to see what the dealer/mechanic are actually doing...
tryg
New Member
Stuff not to let dealer do, if you have minimal skills;
Oil change, oil filter change, air filter change and spark plug changes.
The above are items that are often 30% overpriced at the dealer.
If you have moderate skills, tackle these;
CVT fluid or manual gearbox fluid changes, coolant changes and brake pad/rotor changes.
If you have a degree of competence, try;
Brake fluid changes, accessory belt (serpentine) changes, timing chain tensioner replacement, caliper rebuilds etc
These are all areas where a dealer/mechanic makes considerable money for very easy home maintenance.
My 2c
Oil change, oil filter change, air filter change and spark plug changes.
The above are items that are often 30% overpriced at the dealer.
If you have moderate skills, tackle these;
CVT fluid or manual gearbox fluid changes, coolant changes and brake pad/rotor changes.
If you have a degree of competence, try;
Brake fluid changes, accessory belt (serpentine) changes, timing chain tensioner replacement, caliper rebuilds etc
These are all areas where a dealer/mechanic makes considerable money for very easy home maintenance.
My 2c
tryg
New Member
BlueVRX said:
Fair enough... I just hate being robbed!
Some dealers are akin to robbers. I have heard of stories where the people gave a high-end oil to the servicing dealer, ostensibly for them to use within the parameters of the service (which they obviously didn't use) and when confronted, the dealer basically said they did change the oil as per the customer's directions (and said, "see...it's new, clean oil", while rolling their eyes...)
The dealer wasn't being too careful, because the customer then said he would contact the police, because the oil was 'Royal Purple', which is actually purple, but the changed oil was golden and quite thick, not the premium oil he gave to the dealer..
This may be urban myth, but the point is... either have a decent relationship with your choice of mechanic or ensure that you know/do enough to make sure the mechanic is doing the right job for you!
Sorry for the rant; pick the guy who is sick of getting the first year apprentices yanking on his car every service! :wtf:
GTRFREAK17
Member
from memory the ce's need their timing belt done at 50k or 100k. cant remember. but best thing to do is do a major service when you get the car then start from scratch at whatever kms it is then 
Kinoko
New Member
gtr_freak1 said:from memory the ce's need their timing belt done at 50k or 100k. cant remember. but best thing to do is do a major service when you get the car then start from scratch at whatever kms it is then
Haha, when I got my CE I made the mistake of thinking mine had been done... Turned out to be about 15,000 overdue... Glad I dodged that bullet
GTRFREAK17
Member
Kinoko said:gtr_freak1 said:from memory the ce's need their timing belt done at 50k or 100k. cant remember. but best thing to do is do a major service when you get the car then start from scratch at whatever kms it is then
Haha, when I got my CE I made the mistake of thinking mine had been done... Turned out to be about 15,000 overdue... Glad I dodged that bullet
wow thats very lucky. could have been expensive
GTRFREAK17
Member
Ryan said:
oh ok never knew they had chains. learn something new everyday
Guys... This is in the CJ section, in relation to the CJ lancer, if you want to continue your conversation move it to the CE section please, unless you have more knowledge/know how on the Major Service for a CJ lancer.
And BlueVRX, I wish it was that easy to get my car service, instead I have to steadily explain to the mechanic what I've touched and not to re-do it, and then explain to him why i'm not paying him for an fluid change when i've already done one and told him not to... Other then that sorry no info to add.
And BlueVRX, I wish it was that easy to get my car service, instead I have to steadily explain to the mechanic what I've touched and not to re-do it, and then explain to him why i'm not paying him for an fluid change when i've already done one and told him not to... Other then that sorry no info to add.