Maintenance at 15k?
#1
Maintenance at 15k?
What exactly does the dealer do for the 15K maintenance service besides change oil and run down a safety checklist?
Also, how much is everyone paying for it?
How can I reset the maintenance light myself?
Also, how much is everyone paying for it?
How can I reset the maintenance light myself?
#2
press the trip button until you get to TRIP A. then turn off the car. while still holding onto the trip button (the right button) turn the car back on.
where it used to say the miles for the odometer there will be a series of dashes that countdown. dont release the button till it finishes the countdown. there you go the light is reset
i think that if you know how to change the oil yourself it would be fine. but at a dealership they also check your pads and see if you need new ones. also they supposedly check your fluids and chassis bolts but as the tC guys found out that may not be true
where it used to say the miles for the odometer there will be a series of dashes that countdown. dont release the button till it finishes the countdown. there you go the light is reset
i think that if you know how to change the oil yourself it would be fine. but at a dealership they also check your pads and see if you need new ones. also they supposedly check your fluids and chassis bolts but as the tC guys found out that may not be true
#3
Originally Posted by miketf1
press the trip button until you get to TRIP A. then turn off the car. while still holding onto the trip button (the right button) turn the car back on.
where it used to say the miles for the odometer there will be a series of dashes that countdown. dont release the button till it finishes the countdown. there you go the light is reset
i think that if you know how to change the oil yourself it would be fine. but at a dealership they also check your pads and see if you need new ones. also they supposedly check your fluids and chassis bolts but as the tC guys found out that may not be true
where it used to say the miles for the odometer there will be a series of dashes that countdown. dont release the button till it finishes the countdown. there you go the light is reset
i think that if you know how to change the oil yourself it would be fine. but at a dealership they also check your pads and see if you need new ones. also they supposedly check your fluids and chassis bolts but as the tC guys found out that may not be true
#6
I also rotated the tires.
To reset the engine maintenance light, make sure that you are holding down the trip A button while turning the key on (only to accessory and not all the way start the car)
When using a pure synthetic oil, do you still change your oil every 5K or do you change it in longer periods (like 8K) or shorter periods (like 3K)?
Mike
To reset the engine maintenance light, make sure that you are holding down the trip A button while turning the key on (only to accessory and not all the way start the car)
When using a pure synthetic oil, do you still change your oil every 5K or do you change it in longer periods (like 8K) or shorter periods (like 3K)?
Mike
#8
I'm about 1k away from 15k and was wondering the same thing. I was just looking online at pricing and check out these 2 dealers.
My dealer (in San Diego) - $159
http://kmscion.com/Scion-Service-Pricing.aspx
Another dealer (in Oregon) - $56!
http://www.wheelerscion.com/2008-xB-...e-Pricing.aspx
The cheaper place does mention extra charges for tranny fluid, brake fluid, etc. if needed. I bet the dealer in San Diego just charges $159 and does the exact same service as the cheaper dealer. But maybe if you need your coolant and brake fluid topped off, they'll "throw it in free".
I'm curious to see what the consensus is about the 15k service. I just changed my air filter the other day because my original one was super dirty and my mileage dropped immensely (I got 22mpg for 2 tanks). That's all good now. I can change the oil and rotate my tires no problem. I doubt there should be any other needs for this car. The other items on the checklist seems kinda iffy to me.
---edited for horrendous spelling---
My dealer (in San Diego) - $159
http://kmscion.com/Scion-Service-Pricing.aspx
Another dealer (in Oregon) - $56!
http://www.wheelerscion.com/2008-xB-...e-Pricing.aspx
The cheaper place does mention extra charges for tranny fluid, brake fluid, etc. if needed. I bet the dealer in San Diego just charges $159 and does the exact same service as the cheaper dealer. But maybe if you need your coolant and brake fluid topped off, they'll "throw it in free".
I'm curious to see what the consensus is about the 15k service. I just changed my air filter the other day because my original one was super dirty and my mileage dropped immensely (I got 22mpg for 2 tanks). That's all good now. I can change the oil and rotate my tires no problem. I doubt there should be any other needs for this car. The other items on the checklist seems kinda iffy to me.
---edited for horrendous spelling---
#11
Originally Posted by drguitar
I also rotated the tires.
To reset the engine maintenance light, make sure that you are holding down the trip A button while turning the key on (only to accessory and not all the way start the car)
When using a pure synthetic oil, do you still change your oil every 5K or do you change it in longer periods (like 8K) or shorter periods (like 3K)?
Mike
To reset the engine maintenance light, make sure that you are holding down the trip A button while turning the key on (only to accessory and not all the way start the car)
When using a pure synthetic oil, do you still change your oil every 5K or do you change it in longer periods (like 8K) or shorter periods (like 3K)?
Mike
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Originally Posted by D_Unit
Originally Posted by AAG
You might want to UPGRADE the air filter also.
Might as well get the TRD drop in now...
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Originally Posted by ShaffNasty
Anyone know why the Mobli1 filter is almost half the size of the OEM Toyota one...
#16
Originally Posted by AAG
Originally Posted by D_Unit
Originally Posted by AAG
You might want to UPGRADE the air filter also.
Might as well get the TRD drop in now...
#17
Originally Posted by MotoXXX
Originally Posted by AAG
Originally Posted by D_Unit
Originally Posted by AAG
You might want to UPGRADE the air filter also.
Might as well get the TRD drop in now...
That being said, I have an AFE Pro Dry drop in filter on its way. The less work to clean the better...
#18
Is this the one you got?
http://www.afeproducts.com/gendesc.php?partno=31-10151
How much did you pay shipped?
http://www.afeproducts.com/gendesc.php?partno=31-10151
How much did you pay shipped?
#19
Originally Posted by rockthebeef
Originally Posted by MotoXXX
Originally Posted by AAG
Originally Posted by D_Unit
Originally Posted by AAG
You might want to UPGRADE the air filter also.
Might as well get the TRD drop in now...
That being said, I have an AFE Pro Dry drop in filter on its way. The less work to clean the better...