tryg
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Coolant they charge you a ridiculous amount to change; see my earlier posts. Brake fluid changes are not for n00bs, but is relatively straightforward and cheap if you know how.... I change mine yearly, with better than OEM quality fluid, still works out less than one standard fluid replacement.
Plugs are a no-brainer and cheaper if you do them yourself also.
Air filter is an 'anyone with an IQ of 2' DIY, and the spend-thrift among us use reusable K&N panel filters....
Manual GB oil is a gift.. you can buy it anywhere, same deal as changing your oil, except you fill it until it weeps out the filler....
CVT GB oil is another affair, you have to use their proprietary fluid/colour, as anything else voids your warranty (although there are oils made by Penrite that meet/exceed the OEM specs).
Some of us keep making the point, that doing these types of things yourself is as easy as making a sandwich and promises to save you some money along the way, but the caveat still remains... you need to have a good relationship with your dealer, so they will acknowledge your ministrations as being done correctly and stamp your book...
Fact of the matter is you are taking money out of their mouths.. so don't be surprised if they give you hell for doing so..!
I have not had a service cost more than $100, to date, on my 4+ year old CJ Nanna-Spec.
I will allow them to supply me CVT oil at 100,000km, if that arrives before the car's 5th anniversary. I will not get the 10-year powertrain warranty, as I am the second owner. So, if 5 years comes up before 100,000km, I am off to see Mr. Penrite!
Plugs are a no-brainer and cheaper if you do them yourself also.
Air filter is an 'anyone with an IQ of 2' DIY, and the spend-thrift among us use reusable K&N panel filters....
Manual GB oil is a gift.. you can buy it anywhere, same deal as changing your oil, except you fill it until it weeps out the filler....
CVT GB oil is another affair, you have to use their proprietary fluid/colour, as anything else voids your warranty (although there are oils made by Penrite that meet/exceed the OEM specs).
Some of us keep making the point, that doing these types of things yourself is as easy as making a sandwich and promises to save you some money along the way, but the caveat still remains... you need to have a good relationship with your dealer, so they will acknowledge your ministrations as being done correctly and stamp your book...
Fact of the matter is you are taking money out of their mouths.. so don't be surprised if they give you hell for doing so..!
I have not had a service cost more than $100, to date, on my 4+ year old CJ Nanna-Spec.
I will allow them to supply me CVT oil at 100,000km, if that arrives before the car's 5th anniversary. I will not get the 10-year powertrain warranty, as I am the second owner. So, if 5 years comes up before 100,000km, I am off to see Mr. Penrite!