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Originally Posted by msrecant
The free-service card, issued in compensation for the overstated horsepower, is NOT transferable to a new owner.
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Way too much.
Most of the stuff listed you can inspect yourself. I mean if you're mechanically inclined enough to change fluids, you can inspect things, I would think. And if you just really have to get your car inspected, be sure you make it explicitly clear that you want no work done, just inspections. ie, inspect the radiator but don't flush it. The weasels at the dealership may have a different idea of what constitutes a 30k mile service than Mazda does, so get it in writing--do not do business or approve work over the phone. If you do, there's no paper evidence if they do more work than you asked for, and you won't be able to prove they're lying.
Most of the stuff listed you can inspect yourself. I mean if you're mechanically inclined enough to change fluids, you can inspect things, I would think. And if you just really have to get your car inspected, be sure you make it explicitly clear that you want no work done, just inspections. ie, inspect the radiator but don't flush it. The weasels at the dealership may have a different idea of what constitutes a 30k mile service than Mazda does, so get it in writing--do not do business or approve work over the phone. If you do, there's no paper evidence if they do more work than you asked for, and you won't be able to prove they're lying.
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Well, there was a DIY on the fluids. I can probably figure out how to inspect some of the stuff, but stuff like brake lines, driveshaft dust boots, exhaust system heat shields. No clue. Plus I need my locks and hinges lubed. I'll call and get a quote on JUST the inspections and see what they say.
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The dealer should certainly give you a quote. Just make sure you understand exactly what they are going to do. Most dealers do not use the actual Schedule in the manual but, instead, use a "generic" service list.
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Just talked to two different dealers. First I am going to Wray Mazda in Columbia SC to get my "Engine Crank No Start" update package. (I told him to go ahead and change the trailing plugs since he will be putting in hotter leading plugs anyway)
Anywho, I called John Finger Mazda in Greenville, SC to ask about the "inspection only" part of the 30K mile service. They told me that they would do a 16 point inspection for FREE since I have or will take care of the other parts of the service. So all in all, hopefully I'll have all this work done for not much money. Is this 16 point inspection sufficient for the inspections required in the 30K mile service??
Anywho, I called John Finger Mazda in Greenville, SC to ask about the "inspection only" part of the 30K mile service. They told me that they would do a 16 point inspection for FREE since I have or will take care of the other parts of the service. So all in all, hopefully I'll have all this work done for not much money. Is this 16 point inspection sufficient for the inspections required in the 30K mile service??
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Originally Posted by Big_Mike_4488
They told me that they would do a 16 point inspection for FREE since I have or will take care of the other parts of the service. So all in all, hopefully I'll have all this work done for not much money. Is this 16 point inspection sufficient for the inspections required in the 30K mile service??
What bugs me is that the dealership guys always look at you like you are crazy when you ask for the checks listed in the manual that they don't normally do.
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Sorry to bump a post, but wtf!
Tustin mazda quoted me 750 normal, or a "special" 500 with my recall work.... for fluids? They can go to hell, ill do it myself...
Tustin mazda quoted me 750 normal, or a "special" 500 with my recall work.... for fluids? They can go to hell, ill do it myself...
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Sorry to bump a post, but wtf!
Tustin mazda quoted me 750 normal, or a "special" 500 with my recall work.... for fluids? They can go to hell, ill do it myself...
Tustin mazda quoted me 750 normal, or a "special" 500 with my recall work.... for fluids? They can go to hell, ill do it myself...
For 30K, manual states to replace:
* Oil change
* Clean the air filter
* Replace the brake fluid
* Replace the transmission fluid
* Replace the rear diff fluid
Also, manual states to inspect:
* Drive belt
* Fuel lines, hoses and connections
* Cooling system
* Brake line, hoses and connections
* Disk brakes
* Steering operation and linkages
* Front and rear suspension and ball joints
* Driveshaft dust boots
Last edited by Astral; 03-25-2007 at 08:22 PM.
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Does the check engine light come on as a reminder when you cross 30k? Mine turned on a 30,200 so I'm wondering if that is all it is. My next oil change is scheduled at 31k so I was going to wait but made an appointment for tomorrow just in case there is an issue.
I did a few quick searches but did not come up with anything. Thanks.
I did a few quick searches but did not come up with anything. Thanks.
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