30K maintenance? can regular mechanic do for less? - Honda Pilot

brooklynpilot · 11-29-2005, 11:25 AM

hello,

i have the listing of items that the honda dealer (freehold,nj) is supposed to do at 30k miles....

he also wants $450 bucks for it....

can a regular mechanic (someone i know for a long time) be able to do this?

or are there certain fluids/parts that only a honda dealer has access to?

thank you

john802 · 11-29-2005, 11:35 AM

I don't see why not as long as the mechanic uses the honda recommended fluids for the tranny and vtm-4.

N_Jay · 11-29-2005, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by brooklynpilot
hello,

i have the listing of items that the honda dealer (freehold,nj) is supposed to do at 30k miles....

he also wants $450 bucks for it....

can a regular mechanic (someone i know for a long time) be able to do this?

or are there certain fluids/parts that only a honda dealer has access to?

thank you

Ask for an itemized list of what they are doing, then compare to the required list and get a new price for what NEEDS to be done.

DO NOT use these XXk service packages, they are just money makers for the dealership.

brooklynpilot · 11-29-2005, 12:49 PM

yes, i was JUST reading that in some of the other posts....

some people were quoted at $250 on average when the honda shops just did what was required.....

brooklynpilot · 11-29-2005, 01:00 PM

just spoke to a different guy now at freehold, nj honda and he quoted me $365....

said person i spoke to this morning for $450 was incorrect....

maybe if i wait a few more hours, it will be $99....

anyway, these are the main things done:

- change oil / oil filter
- change air filter
- change cabin pollen filter
- change differential (vtm4) fluid
- rotate tires

everything else is just "check this" and "check that".....

my mechanic can do all of this for much less as he'd only charge me for parts...maybe $100? not exactly sure yet....

freehold, nj guy didn't want to do just the above parts and give me a new price, said it was all or none for $365....

lxblack · 11-29-2005, 01:04 PM

Part cost:

Oil/filter $12
Air filter $25
Cabin filter $30
Vtm fluid $20
Rotate tire Free DIY

Total Part: $87

Labor: 2.5 hours of your time

brooklynpilot · 11-29-2005, 01:11 PM

ok, some basic questions for you....

do i need those ramps to make the car higher to drain the oil and the vtm fluid?

regarding the cabin filter.... is that the sticky thread at the top of this forum? that alone looks like a 4hr job...

brooklynpilot · 11-29-2005, 01:44 PM

nevermind....

seems pretty simple and most people have it done less than 1hr

ericsgr · 11-29-2005, 03:12 PM

Here's a question. If the maintenance is not recorded in Honda's logs is it considered "not done" and does this have any effect on the warranty?.............i.e. if you do it yourself?

N_Jay · 11-29-2005, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ericsgr
Here's a question. If the maintenance is not recorded in Honda's logs is it considered "not done" and does this have any effect on the warranty?.............i.e. if you do it yourself?

Keep the receipts for the products you use.

CMasten · 11-29-2005, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ericsgr
Here's a question. If the maintenance is not recorded in Honda's logs is it considered "not done" and does this have any effect on the warranty?.............i.e. if you do it yourself?

I use this for recording my own services in addition to the dealer. To answer your question though, my dealer tells me that as long as I have some record I am ok, I am sure this could be pushed either way, but I have always kept my own logs anyways, this just gives them access to it also.

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hondaguy · 11-29-2005, 04:25 PM

$365 for THIS???:

- change oil / oil filter
- change air filter
- change cabin pollen filter
- change differential (vtm4) fluid
- rotate tires

Wow, that seems awfully expensive.

N_Jay · 11-29-2005, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hondaguy
$365 for THIS???:

- change oil / oil filter
- change air filter
- change cabin pollen filter
- change differential (vtm4) fluid
- rotate tires

Wow, that seems awfully expensive.

- change oil / oil filter $30
- change air filter $50
- change cabin pollen filter $50
- change differential (vtm4) fluid $80
- rotate tires $12

And about $150 in "inspections"

brooklynpilot · 11-29-2005, 05:22 PM

inspections are free in NJ....provided by the DMV....but maybe they are not like the inspections that Honda would do.....

although they did have my car for 30mins....

N_Jay · 11-29-2005, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by brooklynpilot
inspections are free in NJ....provided by the DMV....but maybe they are not like the inspections that Honda would do.....

although they did have my car for 30mins....

If done right the inspections are a good idea, just wish they did not charge so much.

A quick check fore loose suspension parts, an inspection of the CV joint boots, and a check of the brake pad thickness are the critical ones.

11-29-2005, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
brooklynpilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	30K maintenance? can regular mechanic do for less? hello, i have the listing of items that the honda dealer (freehold,nj) is supposed to do at 30k miles.... he also wants $450 bucks for it.... can a regular mechanic (someone i know for a long time) be able to do this? or are there certain fluids/parts that only a honda dealer has access to? thank you __________________ '03_EX_Silver

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11-29-2005, 12:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
brooklynpilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes, i was JUST reading that in some of the other posts.... some people were quoted at $250 on average when the honda shops just did what was required..... __________________ '03_EX_Silver

11-29-2005, 01:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
brooklynpilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just spoke to a different guy now at freehold, nj honda and he quoted me $365.... said person i spoke to this morning for $450 was incorrect.... maybe if i wait a few more hours, it will be $99.... anyway, these are the main things done: - change oil / oil filter - change air filter - change cabin pollen filter - change differential (vtm4) fluid - rotate tires everything else is just "check this" and "check that"..... my mechanic can do all of this for much less as he'd only charge me for parts...maybe $100? not exactly sure yet.... freehold, nj guy didn't want to do just the above parts and give me a new price, said it was all or none for $365.... __________________ '03_EX_Silver

11-29-2005, 01:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
lxblack Die Hard Day Hiker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 226 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Part cost: Oil/filter $12 Air filter $25 Cabin filter $30 Vtm fluid $20 Rotate tire Free DIY Total Part: $87 Labor: 2.5 hours of your time __________________ Dan from SoCal Black LX, Tow Package, Mud Guard, Security system, Roof Rack, Tinted all windows, Bike Rack, DYI

11-29-2005, 01:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
brooklynpilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok, some basic questions for you.... do i need those ramps to make the car higher to drain the oil and the vtm fluid? regarding the cabin filter.... is that the sticky thread at the top of this forum? that alone looks like a 4hr job... __________________ '03_EX_Silver

11-29-2005, 01:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
brooklynpilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nevermind.... seems pretty simple and most people have it done less than 1hr __________________ '03_EX_Silver

11-29-2005, 03:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
ericsgr Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: upstate NY Posts: 418 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's a question. If the maintenance is not recorded in Honda's logs is it considered "not done" and does this have any effect on the warranty?.............i.e. if you do it yourself? __________________ Eric 2005 EXL Nighthawk Black Pearl Rear Mud Flaps OEM fog lights ATF and P/S coolers Weather Tech liners cross bars Honda OEM ski rack OEM side steps (black) AVS bug guard Wheel Locks Full sized spare LED interior lights Chrome exhaust tips (PM554)

11-29-2005, 04:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
hondaguy Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: S. Florida Posts: 70 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$365 for THIS???: - change oil / oil filter - change air filter - change cabin pollen filter - change differential (vtm4) fluid - rotate tires Wow, that seems awfully expensive. __________________ 2006 EX-L Pilot w/Navigation • 4WD • Sage Brush Pearl OEM: Running Boards • Splash Guards • Cross Bars

11-29-2005, 05:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
brooklynpilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	inspections are free in NJ....provided by the DMV....but maybe they are not like the inspections that Honda would do..... although they did have my car for 30mins.... __________________ '03_EX_Silver

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