was this a good price? - Honda Pilot

sagepearl · 10-05-2005, 03:47 PM

I just paid $260 to change the following.
VTM FLUID
TRANS FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
COOLANT
and they gave me a Enterprise rent a car free.

Just wondering what people have paid for these things.

ramirami · 10-05-2005, 03:51 PM

how many miles you got

john802 · 10-05-2005, 04:21 PM

Why the coolant need to be replace this early? The manual states that the coolant need to be replace at 120,000 miles or 10 years.

rockman19762001 · 10-05-2005, 06:29 PM

That seems competitive, I paid $490.00 to replace vtm-4, transmission fluid, cabin filters, air filter, oil and filter change, plus the 30,000 mile inspections.

sagepearl · 10-06-2005, 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by ramirami
how many miles you got

43k

sagepearl · 10-06-2005, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by john802
Why the coolant need to be replace this early? The manual states that the coolant need to be replace at 120,000 miles or 10 years.

my Dad's friend who owns a radiator shop said that to change it at least every 30k. To keep it in top shape.

tangotango99 · 10-06-2005, 01:56 PM

Funny u should ask.Sneaky dealers have figured 45% will not read the owners manual(like me).So they will sneak it in till there is a complain from the owner then it is deleted from the bill,by the way only 20% actually check their invoice.My Honda mechanic clued me in on this

lee45 · 10-09-2005, 11:59 PM

By my standards you paid $160 for the rental car. At the same time, you would need to do-it-yourself for $100. You probably got a good deal. I suspect a stealership would have been $400+ depending on where you are located.

I do my own for less than $100. There has been a lot of discussion about fluids and you need to make your own decision.

Crankcase oil is cheap - change it-synthetic will go easly 6000mi
Coolant today mostly is good for the life of the vehicle - change at 80-100K
Brake Fluid - add as needed; it doesn't degrade
Trans Fluid - not unless you need it; cars go 200k without a trans-fluid change; add as needed

Quote:

Originally posted by sagepearl
I just paid $260 to change the following.
VTM FLUID
TRANS FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
COOLANT
and they gave me a Enterprise rent a car free.

Just wondering what people have paid for these things.

tangotango99 · 10-10-2005, 08:08 AM

But the Honda brand will go easily 15000 miles

sagepearl · 10-10-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lee45
By my standards you paid $160 for the rental car. At the same time, you would need to do-it-yourself for $100. You probably got a good deal. I suspect a stealership would have been $400+ depending on where you are located.

I do my own for less than $100. There has been a lot of discussion about fluids and you need to make your own decision.

Crankcase oil is cheap - change it-synthetic will go easly 6000mi
Coolant today mostly is good for the life of the vehicle - change at 80-100K
Brake Fluid - add as needed; it doesn't degrade
Trans Fluid - not unless you need it; cars go 200k without a trans-fluid change; add as needed

I did get it done at my Honda dealer. And yes I agree that doing it myself would be cheaper. But with two boys, and soccer on the weekends. I got no time.

Sportymonk · 10-10-2005, 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by tangotango99
But the Honda brand will go easily 15000 miles

OMG! Here we go again.

(chuckles)

msteffe · 10-10-2005, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lee45
Trans Fluid - not unless you need it; cars go 200k without a trans-fluid change; add as needed

I hope this was/is a joke...

pjb3 · 10-11-2005, 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by lee45

Brake Fluid - add as needed; it doesn't degrade

You might want to check on that. Most brake fluid is hydroscopic and absorbs moisture resulting in a decreased boiling point and increased rust.

ramirami · 10-11-2005, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sagepearl
my Dad's friend who owns a radiator shop said that to change it at least every 30k. To keep it in top shape.

I would trust honda engineers to know more about the car than any mechanic .... so you should follow their schedule

sagepearl · 10-12-2005, 07:57 PM

I just asked if I paid a fair price......

10-05-2005, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
sagepearl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 160 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	was this a good price? I just paid $260 to change the following. VTM FLUID TRANS FLUID BRAKE FLUID COOLANT and they gave me a Enterprise rent a car free. Just wondering what people have paid for these things.

10-05-2005, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how many miles you got __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

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10-05-2005, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
rockman19762001 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 686 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That seems competitive, I paid $490.00 to replace vtm-4, transmission fluid, cabin filters, air filter, oil and filter change, plus the 30,000 mile inspections. __________________ The greatest strength is gentleness.

10-06-2005, 01:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
tangotango99 Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Silver Spring, Md Posts: 1,408 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why the coolant need to be replace this early? The manual states that the coolant nee Funny u should ask.Sneaky dealers have figured 45% will not read the owners manual(like me).So they will sneak it in till there is a complain from the owner then it is deleted from the bill,by the way only 20% actually check their invoice.My Honda mechanic clued me in on this __________________ 2004 SAGE BRUSH PEARL EXL,REAR SPLASHGUARDS,CARGO LINER,CARGO COVER,CARGO TRAY,CARGO ORG.,OEM WHEEL LOCKS, Delphi XM Radio,Nuvi 350,660 ,Garmin 2620,VIN 522044

10-10-2005, 08:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
tangotango99 Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Silver Spring, Md Posts: 1,408 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Crankcase oil is cheap - change it-synthetic will go easly 6000mi But the Honda brand will go easily 15000 miles __________________ 2004 SAGE BRUSH PEARL EXL,REAR SPLASHGUARDS,CARGO LINER,CARGO COVER,CARGO TRAY,CARGO ORG.,OEM WHEEL LOCKS, Delphi XM Radio,Nuvi 350,660 ,Garmin 2620,VIN 522044

10-12-2005, 07:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
sagepearl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 160 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	drifting again I just asked if I paid a fair price......

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