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Old 11-21-2006, 06:15 PM
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This service is due soon on my 2003. The dealer is a 250 mile round trip for me.
My question is, is the dealer service just an oil and filter change. Or?
If its just a simple service I can have it done close to home at a resonable cost.
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Old 11-21-2006, 08:06 PM
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Old 11-21-2006, 10:36 PM
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Nice check list..oh BTW that the dealer doesn't use....

Pretty much they will change the oil and filter, cabin filter and send you on your way.......you can get it done at a local garage for a few bucks
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Old 11-22-2006, 02:22 PM
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Thanks for the replys.
 
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Old 11-23-2006, 12:18 PM
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It won't void the warranty as long as he has a recipt showing that: He bought the oil and filter, or, that he has it done at a jiffy lube kind of a place.

As for the brake fluid, yes it needs to be changed, but they only do it if the brakes need to be changed...

As for the dismal exchange value......yeah that sucks. Went to trade mine in for a BMW.....they didn't even want to look at it.....


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Old 11-23-2006, 05:30 PM
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Well i suppose....can't hurt...I guess.
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Old 11-23-2006, 05:32 PM
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My brake fluid was changed at 60k service when the car was 4 years old (as per the service sheet change brake fluid every 2 years).
Pads and discs werent changed until 6 months later (not by dealer though) for the EBC ceramic pads and slot/dimpled discs.
 
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Old 11-24-2006, 03:11 PM
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So would the brake fluid change be included in the 20000 mile service? At no charge?
I'm sure the brake fluid has not been changed.
The car is an 03 so the fluid has been in there for 3 years.
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Old 11-24-2006, 04:44 PM
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No,the brake fluid is changed every 2 years regardless of mileage as per maintenence sheet at the top of this thread.It should have been done in 2005,then due again in 2007,2009 etc
 
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Well that's a bonus i suppose....finally a car dealer that changes brake fluid! I'll be coming up on my 2 year in may...can't wait...


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