Need some advice on the 30k service. What needs to be done? Looking at our maintenance guide all that’s needed is an oil and filter change, tire rotation and inspection of other parts. Is that all that’s needed? If it is I will just do it myself!

My dealer ship wants to charge $300 plus for the 30k service and they said spark plugs, Trans fluid and fuel filter need to be changed also. The maintenance guide dose not say anything about changing the spark plugs, Trans fluid and fuel filter at 30k. I can change all these things for myself also but I don’t know if they need to be changed at 30k or not. Please let me know if you have done this. Thanks!

 

If it is not in the manual then the dealer is trying to scam you...that is kinda of their job.

 

Follow the manual. I can see no reason to change the tranny fluid at 30k. Looks like the dealer is trying to generate some more income by recommending unnecessary service.

 

On another note I'm surprised, the xD even has a fuel filter. Most newer vehicles I have worked on do not even have a secondary filter.

 

Curious... are you sure they were talking about the fuel filter and not the trans filter? The only trans I'm familiar with that needs a fluid change at 30k is the VW/Audi DSG trans... which is really a self-shifting manual more than an automatic. Actually, the factory calls for a 40k service interval, but some people are having issues, so now they recommend 30k. The fluid ain't cheap, either.

 

I never take my car to dealership I can do most of the maintenance myself. Was just thinking I would get someone to look over the car that knows more than I do. When I was told the cost I knew something was up.

CXTKRS1: I believe most cars do still have fuel filters of some type in the fuel tank they just don’t use the old school in line fuel filter anymore.

mcbrew: I was told fuel filter by the service department I think they gave me the list of everything that’s usually done on the 30k service but not what’s specifically done for the XD but I was probably still going to get charged $300 weather my car need all that stuff done or not. That’s some BS.

I was going to change the stuff the dealer said by myself but now I wont even bother since it dose not say it in our maintenance guide.

 

My dealership has all the things needed and prices posted on their web site. www.prescion.com It used to bee $346 a year ago. I cut and pasted the prices here

BASIC SERVICE
EVERY 5K MILES
Includes:
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate Tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect/Adjust the following
Ball joints and dust covers
Drive shaft boots
Steering linkage and boots
Drive shaft bolts
Nuts and bolts on chassis
INTERMEDIATE SERVICE
15K, 45K & 75K
Includes:
Basic Service PLUS
Inspect/Adjust the following
Brake linings/ drums and brake pads/discs
Ball joints and dust covers
Brake lines and hoses
Drive shaft boots
Engine coolant
Exhaust pipes and mountings
Radiator core and condenser
Steering gear box
Steering linkage and boots
Engine air filter
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
SOME MODELS & MODEL YEARS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Some mileage intervals may require additional inspections, but are included in the prices above. POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION AS A RESULT OF INSPECTION:
Replace Engine Air Filter: $26.00
Other recommended service: 12month/15,000 intervals: 4wheel align - $89.95 (tC). 2wheel align - $69.95 xA,xB,xD. tire balancing $49.95
Please remember additional work may be recommended after inspection, and the likelihood
will increase as the miles on the car get higher. Since everyone has different driving habits
it's not possible to determine when and what components will need to be repaired or
replaced. Contact your service advisor for pricing. MAJOR SERVICE
30K, 60K & 90K
Includes:
Basic Service PLUS
Replace Engine Air Filter
Inspect/Adjust the following
Brake linings/ drums and brake pads/discs
Ball joints and dust covers
Brake lines and hoses
Drive shaft boots
Engine coolant
Exhaust pipes and mountings
Front differential fluid
Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank
band and fuel tank vapor vent hoses
Fuel take cap gasket
Radiator core and condenser
Steering gear box
Steering linkage and boots
Transmission fluid or oil
Tighten drive shaft bolt

'04 - '06 xA/xB replace spark plugs
$130.36
'08 xB replace cabin air filter
$44.95
'05 -09 tC & all '07 -'09 Scions add $167.88 at 120,000 miles for iridium spark plug replacement

 

Page 7 of the scheduled maintenance guide (2008 Scion XD) indicates Replace engine air filter, engine oil and filter and rotate tires. The rest is just INSPECTING things - which the dealer will try to charge you an excessive amount for. Just use the maintenance guide and you'll be fine.