Cromax

Ok ... so here it goes

Replace engine oil and filter
Inspected air filter
Check and adjusted ignition timing
Interogate Electronic Control Units update software as required
Check engine electrical system and battery electrolite level
Topped up washer bottle
Checked fuel system and hoses
Checked cooling system and hoses
Check drive belts
Checked all fluid and oil levels
Checked all underbody bolts and nuts
Check front and rear struts/dampers
Checked steering bushes, mounts and joints
Grease joints in tailshaft as required
Checked exhaust system and exhaust mounts
Adjust handbrake
Removed wheels and checked front and rear brakes
Checked all brake hoses and pipes
Check and adjust tyre pressures
Checked front & rear suspension bushes and mountings
Rotate Tyres
Check Clutch noise - no audible clutch noise at time of test
Carry hard start campaign
Check vibration in drive
New engine mounts to be ordered customer will be notified when parts arrive

+ Litre of Oil
+ Touch up paint

Grand Total $349.30

bsteimel

iTrader: (5)

My clutch is almost done, getting it done tomorrow. Anyone have that done yet, and know of a full clutch replacement price?

takahashi

IN AUSTRALIA..... they are about $400-600 AUD.

RXP33D

Taka, I was quoted 800 for clutch and 400 for install.
$1200 fitted.

80 000km Service @ Ryde Mazda:
$452.00
Main components..:
Replace oil and oil filter
Pollen filter
Change coolant
Change differential oil
Upgrade PCM
Check airbag rattle (steering wheel)

Cromax

Holy crap, is that what I have to look forward to?

RXP33D

The clutch cro? Why buy mazda's clutch. Get something like taka's for the same price and it has a lightened fwheel on it. Go any where else and labour is definitely cheaper and quality would surpass mazda too.

unless you were referring to the 80K service, sydney prices tend to be sh!thouse so your bound to get something better than 450.

Hey can someone confirm, was told fuel filter is done at 150k on our cars? Should I be doing it sooner?

Cromax

Yeah, I was more referring to the 80k service. I'll probably be due in the next month or so ...

... I'd do the fuel filter every 50000km like I used to do on my other car. The first time I did it it was a major performance boost because it had never been changed before!

I'd probably go for a Daikin/Exedy heavy duty clutch when I need to replace it, just out of habit ...

RXP33D

Ric installed an Exedy heavy duty single plate clutch on mine, the feel is great, but in traffic its not the worse, but its enough to make bumper to bumper traffic my worse nightmare.

****...Home time

Cromax

HAHA ... I know the feeling, my other car had the heaviest clutch for traffic, the left leg would creep up until the clutch started engaging lol. And on cold mornings I used to get shaky leg syndrome because of it!

RXP33D

Anyways, Mazda called back, damage is now $609.00

They better have a good excuse.

Cromax

There's one word for that ... extortion!

RXP33D

80k Breakdown:
Insulation to airbag - $36
Clean out brass material from RL brake caliper (dust build up causing insanely weird noises) - $90
Check as per service, replace oil/filter-pollen-diffoil-brake fluid - $234
TOTAL LABOUR $360
-Oil (castrol magnatec) $50
-Diff oil $15
-Brakefluid oil $10
-fuel injection cleaner $13
-filter cooling unit $46
-Coolant $33
-Oil filter $13
-Consumables & Waste $15
TOTAL PARTS = $195

What is a filter cooling unit?
If I'm charged for fuel injection cleaners, wouldn't there have had to be a 'CLEANED FUEL INJECTORS' as part of the service? Cause it doesn't note it. Or have I been charged for items that were never used? I was told what was part of the service, and that definitely wasn't.

RXP33D

Kall I'll package it this weekend and send it first thing Mondeee mornin' awkee me hearty.

takahashi

i wish i have ric nearby

harpo

I had a service done at 25000 as it was 6 months from it's 20000 service and I had a few small issues I wanted checked.

Bridgewater Mazda in South Australia changed the oil, updated the OS, did the full set of checks and inspections, roadtested the car and then rotated the tires to lessen/fix a tire noise issue, topped up what need it and bought me a coffee.

I waited while they did it and the cost was $135.

Gomez

I had my 60K service done at City Mazda (Melbourne) just before I sold the car.

5 litres MRO..............$70
Sump Plug gasket....$1.25
Oil Filter....................$12.50
Air Filter....................$92!!
Enviro Levy...............$8
Labour (2.5hrs)........$270
GST...........................$45

Total.........................$499

Now there's no way there's 2.5hrs labour in a 60K service (especially sans a fuel filter change). I noted also the labour rate increase without fleet discount (out of lease). Labour went up from $72/hour during my 50K service to $108/hour for this service.

That's a bloody 50% increase!! I argued until I was blue in the face, but Rita insisted that this service is a 2.5hr job and that's what they charge. I needed their stamp in my book as I had a punter coming to look at the car on the weekend. I caved in and paid up.

Suffice to say, I won't be going back there to buy my next RX-8.

Thanks for the memories, City Mazda....

Gomez

A filter (cooling unit) is a cabin air filter. There are actually two of them located above the glovebox.

Many dealers put injector cleaner in as a matter of course. If you believe the fuel companies, their Premium Unleaded has a cleaner built in, therefore negating the need to clean your injectors.

I don't bother with injector cleaner. I've been running my injected XR8 Falcon for ten years on Premium Unleaded.....no issues at all. Still pulls like a 14 year old.

Cromax

I don't think I'll go back to my dealer again either, I'm finding the service department more and more ornery to deal with. Plus, even with the "loyalty" discounts they're supposed to give me, they still charge me more than normal. I'm auditing my services ... I think they're charging me at the wrong rate.

In fact, I may change to another dealer altogether!

Rick2

had mine done - inc. machining the flywheel - wait for it ..

$1800.05

dunno what the 5 cents was for.

Cromax

Part of the non-voluntary tip?

auzoom

I'd love to see the breakdown of that service, 'cause a new flywheel and install costs come in under $1000 and that leaves $800 for the service!

Cromax

I reckon it's extortion haha!

I've got my 80k service booked in for next wednesday ... it's a cheap one is it not?

Black-8

got my 20k service done (at 8000km on odo LOL) for $400 under ozrenesis discount @ brighton mazda...

completed 20,000km/12 month service
completed full safety inspection
removed all wheels and inspected brakes
cleaned and adjusted all brakes as required
adjusted hand brake
inspected and topped up all fluid levels
checked all lights
adjusted tyre pressures and checked for tyre wear
drained and replace engine oil, replaced filter..........$242.38

Consumables:
shop supplies..............$9.00
Environmental waste...$8.00
brake cleaner...............$4.50

Parts:
Gasket.....................$5.72
Gasket sump plug....$2.27
Oil filter....................$13.87
Motor oil rotary 5L...$75.23 (OMG what a rip off... should've bought from Kall!)

windscreen wash.....$2.66 (didn't even ask, and I have to pay )

Ottog

From memory the 80k service includes new spark plugs (at Mazda pricing there's $400+ alone).

Cheers.... Otto