60,000 mile service - Honda Pilot

Mainer · 02-23-2007, 07:03 PM

I'm due for the 60k service and decided to call two nearby dealers in NH to see the cost.

dealer 1 - $619.00

dealer 2 - $357.95

Needless to say I was shocked.

I didn't ask what the services consist of because I never imagined there would be this big a difference - I thought they'd be close or identical in price.

Has anyone else had the 60k service - if so do you remember what it cost?

Thanks

N_Jay · 02-23-2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mainer
I'm due for the 60k service and decided to call two nearby dealers in NH to see the cost.

dealer 1 - $619.00

dealer 2 - $357.95

Needless to say I was shocked.

I didn't ask what the services consist of because I never imagined there would be this big a difference - I thought they'd be close or identical in price.

Has anyone else had the 60k service - if so do you remember what it cost?

Thanks

If you don't ask what you are getting you will not know.

It does not matter if they are the same price or different.

Mainer · 02-23-2007, 07:26 PM

Tomorrow morning i plan to call and get their lists of what they consider a 60K service.

I'll post the differences (if any)

hondaman2 · 02-25-2007, 07:21 AM

A 60k service should be:
oil and filter change
drain and replace trans fluid
replace air filter
replace a/c filter
rotate tires
air tires to specs
check brakes
top off fluids
all other visual checks

extras...drain and fill coolant, drain and fill vtm

rocky · 02-25-2007, 07:51 AM

hondaman2.

Haven't yet looked as far as 60k but with the first tranny service due at 45k seems odd that just 15k later Honda requires another service.

Mainer · 02-26-2007, 04:27 PM

Well, I called and found out the difference

Both do the following:

LOF
Rotate Tires
Check belts brakes etc
Air filter
A/C (cabin) filter
Auto Transmission change
Brake Fluid change

Here's the difference:

The $359.00 doesn't include the VTM4 fluid change (extra $64.70) but does include new wiper blades. Total with VTM4 equals $423.70. Odd that they don't include the VTM4 when the manual recommends it.

The $619.00 includes the VTM4, adds Coolant change, P/S fluid change, new spark plugs, but no wiper blades. Odd because the coolant, P/S, and Spark Plugs aren't part of the 60K service.

I'm thinking I'll save the $$$

N_Jay · 02-26-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mainer
Well, I called and found out the difference

Both do the following:

LOF
Rotate Tires
Check belts brakes etc
Air filter
A/C (cabin) filter
Auto Transmission change
Brake Fluid change

Here's the difference:

The $359.00 doesn't include the VTM4 fluid change (extra $64.70) but does include new wiper blades. Total with VTM4 equals $423.70. Odd that they don't include the VTM4 when the manual recommends it.

The $619.00 includes the VTM4, adds Coolant change, P/S fluid change, new spark plugs, but no wiper blades. Odd because the coolant, P/S, and Spark Plugs aren't part of the 60K service.

I'm thinking I'll save the $$$

Go with what the manual recommends.

lxblack · 02-27-2007, 11:10 AM

Sounds like everything on that list can be done DIY at fraction of the cost. None of them requires major mechanical skill either... Just TLC.

02-23-2007, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mainer along for the ride Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: York, Maine Posts: 898 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	60,000 mile service I'm due for the 60k service and decided to call two nearby dealers in NH to see the cost. dealer 1 - $619.00 dealer 2 - $357.95 Needless to say I was shocked. I didn't ask what the services consist of because I never imagined there would be this big a difference - I thought they'd be close or identical in price. Has anyone else had the 60k service - if so do you remember what it cost? Thanks __________________ 2004 Midnight Blue Pilot EX: Running Boards, Trailer Hitch, PS/AT Coolers, Fog Lights, Dog Divider, Cargo Cover, Cross Bars, Husky Mats, Thule Expressway Bike Carrier (Hitch mount), rear splash guards: Polk db650 speakers in all 4 doors, Michelin Cross Terrains (45k on OEM Bridgestones) 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Titanium Metallic, Sunroof, Heated Outside mirrors, Bodyside Molding, Mudflaps (another great car and 2007 Motor Trend Car of the Year) http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/f49/

02-23-2007, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mainer along for the ride Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: York, Maine Posts: 898 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tomorrow morning i plan to call and get their lists of what they consider a 60K service. I'll post the differences (if any) __________________ 2004 Midnight Blue Pilot EX: Running Boards, Trailer Hitch, PS/AT Coolers, Fog Lights, Dog Divider, Cargo Cover, Cross Bars, Husky Mats, Thule Expressway Bike Carrier (Hitch mount), rear splash guards: Polk db650 speakers in all 4 doors, Michelin Cross Terrains (45k on OEM Bridgestones) 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Titanium Metallic, Sunroof, Heated Outside mirrors, Bodyside Molding, Mudflaps (another great car and 2007 Motor Trend Car of the Year) http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/f49/

02-25-2007, 07:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
hondaman2 Superior Honda Tech Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 323 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	60k A 60k service should be: oil and filter change drain and replace trans fluid replace air filter replace a/c filter rotate tires air tires to specs check brakes top off fluids all other visual checks extras...drain and fill coolant, drain and fill vtm __________________ ASE master certified Honda Technician Former USMC Sgt. 10 years Army National Guard Sgt. 2 years

02-26-2007, 04:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mainer along for the ride Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: York, Maine Posts: 898 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, I called and found out the difference Both do the following: LOF Rotate Tires Check belts brakes etc Air filter A/C (cabin) filter Auto Transmission change Brake Fluid change Here's the difference: The $359.00 doesn't include the VTM4 fluid change (extra $64.70) but does include new wiper blades. Total with VTM4 equals $423.70. Odd that they don't include the VTM4 when the manual recommends it. The $619.00 includes the VTM4, adds Coolant change, P/S fluid change, new spark plugs, but no wiper blades. Odd because the coolant, P/S, and Spark Plugs aren't part of the 60K service. I'm thinking I'll save the $$$ __________________ 2004 Midnight Blue Pilot EX: Running Boards, Trailer Hitch, PS/AT Coolers, Fog Lights, Dog Divider, Cargo Cover, Cross Bars, Husky Mats, Thule Expressway Bike Carrier (Hitch mount), rear splash guards: Polk db650 speakers in all 4 doors, Michelin Cross Terrains (45k on OEM Bridgestones) 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Titanium Metallic, Sunroof, Heated Outside mirrors, Bodyside Molding, Mudflaps (another great car and 2007 Motor Trend Car of the Year) http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/f49/

02-27-2007, 11:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
lxblack Die Hard Day Hiker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 226 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sounds like everything on that list can be done DIY at fraction of the cost. None of them requires major mechanical skill either... Just TLC. __________________ Dan from SoCal Black LX, Tow Package, Mud Guard, Security system, Roof Rack, Tinted all windows, Bike Rack, DYI

02-25-2007, 07:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,173 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hondaman2. Haven't yet looked as far as 60k but with the first tranny service due at 45k seems odd that just 15k later Honda requires another service.

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