Author Topic: Honda/Acura B1 service (Read 18207 times)

mmret · « **on:** May 22, 2008, 07:12:06 pm »

Oil + Filter
Rotate Tires
"Service brakes"
Inspect a bunch of crap, which they won't do.

$190.

Ridiculous much? Its just oil and tires.
Wally's can do it for $40...any risk there?

Craig · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2008, 07:27:56 pm »

I'm already taking mine to an independent mechanic. The Acura shop rates are insane.

jcon · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2008, 07:33:56 pm »

Did the same here on the Accord for around the same price!

airbalancer · « **Reply #3 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:02:56 pm »

only fack

and people pay that

jcon · « **Reply #4 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:03:38 pm »

Quote from: airbalancer on May 22, 2008, 08:02:56 pm

only fack
and people pay that

With glee!

mmret · « **Reply #5 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:05:38 pm »

I do the basic type A service at the dealer, but bring my own oil so its just $20 labour/disposal and I mooch a ride on their shuttle.

jcon · « **Reply #6 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:05:52 pm »

* Replace engine oil* and filter.
* Rotate tires,** inspect for wear and adjust pressure
* Service front and rear brakes.
* Inspect parking brake adjustments.
* Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
* Inspect suspension components.
* Inspect driveshaft boots.
* Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
* Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids and check for leaks.
* Inspect exhaust system.
* Inspect fuel lines and connections.

rrocket · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:12:24 pm »

Oil and tires? I'll do it if you buy me lunch...LOL....

Arctic_White · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:38:09 pm »

Quote from: mmret on May 22, 2008, 07:12:06 pm

Oil + Filter
Rotate Tires
"Service brakes"
Inspect a bunch of crap, which they won't do.

$190.

Ridiculous much? Its just oil and tires.
Wally's can do it for $40...any risk there?

It's $230 here at Destination Honda. =)

I'd just get the oil/filtre changed at the dealer, and do the brake service along with the inspections and tire rotation at Midas for $50.

quadzilla · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:49:19 pm »

Quote from: jcon on May 22, 2008, 08:05:52 pm

* Replace engine oil* and filter.
* Rotate tires,** inspect for wear and adjust pressure
* Service front and rear brakes.
* Inspect parking brake adjustments.
* Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
* Inspect suspension components.
* Inspect driveshaft boots.
* Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
* Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids and check for leaks.
* Inspect exhaust system.
* Inspect fuel lines and connections.

It is more than just an oil change. I believe the cost is coming from the "service front/rear brakes" part of the job. I think this is where they clean them up and lube the sliders so they don't stick. I notice more manufactures are doing this now. You can probably skip it but if you have have a seized caliper, its your money not theirs that will be fixing it.

rrocket · « **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:10:28 pm »

^^^^How so.....would a seized caliper be "normal wear"? I don't think so...

quadzilla · « **Reply #11 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:24:46 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on May 22, 2008, 09:10:28 pm

^^^^How so.....would a seized caliper be "normal wear"? I don't think so...

Its not normal wear but if you don't do the prescribed preventative maintenance it wouldn't be covered under warranty. Just like if you don't ever change your oil and something happens to the engine (that was related to the oil) the dealer won't cover the damages.

I'm sure there is some person up in the ivory office thinking of all kind of new things people will have to do.

Julie · « **Reply #12 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:26:40 pm »

Once you get it done elsewhere, how do you get the maintenance minder to reset?

airbalancer · « **Reply #13 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:28:12 pm »

why worry about the warranty, in 3 years , 60,000 km your brakes should be fine anyway,

quadzilla · « **Reply #14 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:34:01 pm »

Quote from: airbalancer on May 22, 2008, 09:28:12 pm

why worry about the warranty, in 3 years , 60,000 km your brakes should be fine anyway,

Tell that to all the P5 owners that had this problem. My rears had it happen at only 24K. For the record, my fronts lasted until 150K.

Cord · « **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:37:43 pm »

There are tons of newer cars out there with seized calipers and the owners don't even know it - especially rears. It is a regular item on the trade-in reconditioning list. Lubing caliper sliders should be considered as normal as changing the oil.

rrocket · « **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:41:12 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on May 22, 2008, 09:24:46 pm

But if you don't do the prescribed preventative maintenance it wouldn't be covered under warranty.

They have a VERY difficult time trying to do that on a car covered by warranty.

wing · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:28:00 pm »

Lube slider pins when you swap your winters on and off spring and fall. Takes only a few minutes.

dr_spock · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2008, 12:11:08 am »

What do you use to lube your sliders? I'm thinking of attempting my own brake job.

rrocket · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2008, 12:14:38 am »

Brake jobs are easy. Let's have a Brake Job BBQ at your place!!