30K mi. servicing. how much of it is B.S.

[cadcard]

My 05 V6 is due for 30 K servicing. The dealer wants $550 for it. My previous cars, I always did my own servicing. I don't have the time anymore.

Whats to cleaning the fuel injectors. Do they just stick a can of cleaner in the gas tank? Does changing the fluid in the differential need to be done?

I will get the transmission serviced, it's cheap insurance for the future. Air and cabin filters i can do.

Thanks for any info.

Jim

[laphan]

I think $550 is way too expensive.
If me, I will just pay for transmission fluid service from the dealership.
And do the rest myself.

For injector cleaning, I don't remember seeing that os recommended by Toyota for 30K miles service. Putting injector cleaner in the tank killed my catalytic converter in my previous car. So I don't di injector cleaner anymore unless I really have to.

I just changed my cabin air filter and it took me less than 5 minute and $12 for the filter from Pepboys. Same thing with the intake air filter.

[MCOjerry]

My 30K service was only like $300 something, and I had them do all the crap that was included.

[JMSinMaryland]

My 30K service was only like $300 something, and I had them do all the crap that was included.

Thank you Mr. Obvious

[MCOjerry]

My 30K service was only like $300 something, and I had them do all the crap that was included.

Thank you Mr. Obvious

WTF is that suppose to mean?

[boaclub923]

i remember i paid for that price around 30k too,
but then, that included front brake replacement.
fuel injection service is pricy, usually 100 bucks for it,
but then, trust me, u will love it once u do it
it will bring ur car's power back!!
and yeah, they just stick some cleaner in the gas tank, that's all.
if you konw where to buy the cleaner,
i guess u dont' have to do it at dealer

[cklinh]

When I needed the 30K done, the service writer told me that it's basically a 5K service plus the changing of two filters (air and cabin)... since I replaced those two already, they just went ahead with a 5K service for around eighty bucks (expensive? yeah, a bit, but whatever)

PS there's a pamphlet/pdf floating around that shows what should be included in each of the 5K, 15K, 30K, etc., services... probably a link around here somewhere if the search worked...

[yanges]

can anyone tell me how to change the engine air filter?

Thanks!!

[philosophicaljt]

I am looking at my dealers prices right now:
30K package:
1.) Lube, oil & Filter change:....................................$27.95
2.) Air Filter replacement: (inspection is free)............$15.95
3.) Tire Rotation and Inspection:..............................$15.95Free
4.) Chassis Inspection:...........................................$12.95Free
5.) Customer Service Inspection:.............................$21.95Free
6.) Engine Tune-up adjustment:...............................$25.95
8.) Exhaust System Inspection:................................$9.95Free
9.) Computerized 4-wheel Balance:..........................$37.95
10.) Computerized 4-Wheel Alignment inspection:......$32.95
13.) Complete Brake Inspection:..............................$21.95
14.) Spark Plug Replacement (non-platinum 4cyl).......$35.99
16.) Drain & Fill Engine Coolant:...............................$39.95
17.) Drain & Fill Trans Fluid / Manual & Automatic:......$45.99
16a.) Spark Plug Replacement (Platinum plugs 4cyl):..$61.95*
16b.) Spark Plug Replacement (Iridium plugs 4cyl):....$73.95
16c.) Spark Plug Replacement (Iridium plugs 6cyl):....$124.95
16d.) Clean Throttle Plate & Set Engine Specs:.......$25.95**
____________________________________________________
Total without spark plugs:.........................................$232.69
Total with spark plugs:.............................................$306.64 (i4)
Total with spark plugs:.............................................$357.64 (v6)

[PXLpainter]

Good luck getting them to prove they've changed the spark plugs on a V6! And why at 30K? (Not to mention they charge "twice" for them - though I'm sure one's parts/one's labor)

Dealers make the bulk of their money in service - not necessarily sales - so letting them bend you over for unnecessary charges is like giving them access to your bank account.

[philosophicaljt]

^^I just ask to have my old spark plugs. and how do they charge twice for them?

[PXLpainter]

You mean to tell me that you actually believe it when they put six dirty plugs in you hand? LOL!!