Author Topic: What did you do to your car today? (Read 3014085 times)

ArticSteve · « **Reply #4320 on:** June 24, 2015, 09:06:25 pm »

What about the antifreeze?

KD · « **Reply #4321 on:** June 24, 2015, 09:51:41 pm »

What about it?

ArticSteve · « **Reply #4322 on:** June 24, 2015, 09:59:26 pm »

The vehicle was made in 07 and so possibly 8 years old and only 8K km? Yes. So the coolant could be original and therefore very acidic.

KD · « **Reply #4323 on:** June 24, 2015, 10:04:27 pm »

Good point! I'll check to see if it was ever changed. It was dealer serviced annually so the oil change interval could only be 1k max. $:-\$

ArticSteve · « **Reply #4324 on:** June 24, 2015, 10:21:01 pm »

Check local auto parts stores for coolant test strips

blur911 · « **Reply #4325 on:** June 26, 2015, 12:07:57 pm »

Installed a trailer light module in the Cayenne, we're heading to NB tomorrow and towing at least one dirt-bike on the trailer.

tpl · « **Reply #4326 on:** June 26, 2015, 12:30:53 pm »

Quote from: KDS2K on June 24, 2015, 10:04:27 pm

Good point! I'll check to see if it was ever changed. It was dealer serviced annually so the oil change interval could only be 1k max. $:-\$

I would change the brake fluid as well as the coolant and seriously consider putting a synthetic of some recommend variety in the transmission and diff. Just because of the age especially for the brake fluid.. After all this is a keeper not a one night stand.

KD · « **Reply #4327 on:** June 26, 2015, 01:13:16 pm »

Quote from: tpl on June 26, 2015, 12:30:53 pm

Quote from: KDS2K on June 24, 2015, 10:04:27 pm
Good point! I'll check to see if it was ever changed. It was dealer serviced annually so the oil change interval could only be 1k max. $:-\$

I would change the brake fluid as well as the coolant and seriously consider putting a synthetic of some recommend variety in the transmission and diff. Just because of the age especially for the brake fluid.. After all this is a keeper not a one night stand.

Absolutely! All fluids will be changed out soon enough. I'm still in the discovery stage. I just found out it has a outside temp gauge thanks to a quick visit to see Shane this morning.

DriverJeff · « **Reply #4328 on:** June 26, 2015, 01:27:43 pm »

Took it in for its "20,000 km service" to the dealership. It's the first time I've been into a dealership for service in a few years, having taken the BMW to a private mechanic once it was out of warranty. I emptied my bowels in my trousers when I was told it would be more than $400 for what's essentially an oil change, tire rotation and cabin filter replacement.

Likely to be the first, and last time I have the WRX serviced at the dealership. At least I got a nice ride in the shuttle vehicle driven by a malodorous fella who crudely criticized other motorists we encountered along the way.

Anyone afraid of owning a European car due maintenance costs has nothing to fear compared to Subaru ownership it seems.

Gadzooks!

mrthompson · « **Reply #4329 on:** June 26, 2015, 01:31:06 pm »

Quote from: DriverJeff on June 26, 2015, 01:27:43 pm

...I was told it would be more than $400 for what's essentially an oil change, tire rotation and cabin filter replacement.

KD · « **Reply #4330 on:** June 26, 2015, 01:33:28 pm »

Quote from: DriverJeff on June 26, 2015, 01:27:43 pm

Took it in for its "20,000 km service" to the dealership. It's the first time I've been into a dealership for service in a few years, having taken the BMW to a private mechanic once it was out of warranty. I emptied my bowels in my trousers when I was told it would be more than $400 for what's essentially an oil change, tire rotation and cabin filter replacement.

Likely to be the first, and last time I have the WRX serviced at the dealership. At least I got a nice ride in the shuttle vehicle driven by a malodorous fella who crudely criticized other motorists we encountered along the way.

Anyone afraid of owning a European car due maintenance costs has nothing to fear compared to Subaru ownership it seems.

Gadzooks!

At least now there are indies who are quite competent on subarus. Back when I owned my 97 OBW it was the dealer only who would service them and kaching, kaching, kaching every time.

DriverJeff · « **Reply #4331 on:** June 26, 2015, 01:35:37 pm »

Quote from: Vmango on June 26, 2015, 01:30:33 pm

Wow. My service was always cheap with my WRX. What is going on? $400??!? How?

Well it's synthetic oil now, so ... you know... time to gouge?

Northernridge · « **Reply #4332 on:** June 26, 2015, 01:36:29 pm »

You guys should write an article about people who buy performance cars without any idea what the maintenance costs will be.

DriverJeff · « **Reply #4333 on:** June 26, 2015, 01:38:02 pm »

Quote from: Northernridge on June 26, 2015, 01:36:29 pm

You guys should write an article about people who buy performance cars without any idea what the maintenance costs will be.

I know what the cost would've been if I'd picked up a 228i instead...

Weels · « **Reply #4334 on:** June 26, 2015, 01:38:07 pm »

We've had 2 services with the Crosstrek, both times $90. Synthetic oil.
Would seem the K/W Subaru dealer is one of the few good ones around. I've been 100% impressed with them so far

Northernridge · « **Reply #4335 on:** June 26, 2015, 01:41:12 pm »

Did you get the breakdown of that $400? Mercedes provides excellent detail about where my $400 went.

DriverJeff · « **Reply #4336 on:** June 26, 2015, 01:54:45 pm »

Quote from: Weels on June 26, 2015, 01:38:07 pm

We've had 2 services with the Crosstrek, both times $90. Synthetic oil.
Would seem the K/W Subaru dealer is one of the few good ones around. I've been 100% impressed with them so far

Really? Okay then when I go back to pick up the car, I'll dig deeper.

In retrospect, I didn't ask what the minimum was that was required to maintain the warranty and I bet there's a boat load of extra "inspections" I'm paying for needlessly. In which case, it's my own stupid fault for not being more diligent. $:-\$

Weels · « **Reply #4337 on:** June 26, 2015, 02:11:32 pm »

Both services so far have been same - LOF & inspections.

No tire rotations (had winters on for second service so didn't need a swap) and haven't had cabin filter done...
I'd guess the next one might be more painful to the wallet, but that won't be until Sept sometime

wing · « **Reply #4338 on:** June 26, 2015, 02:15:45 pm »

$50 for tire change
$100 for oil
$100 for cabin filter ($20 part and $80 labour you could have done that yourself)
$60 to check the brakes and "chassis bolts"

Tax

Triple Bob · « **Reply #4339 on:** June 26, 2015, 02:18:42 pm »

Quote from: wing on June 26, 2015, 02:15:45 pm

$50 for tire change
$100 for oil
$100 for cabin filter ($20 part and $80 labour you could have done that yourself)
$60 to check the brakes and "chassis bolts"

Tax

You don't need a cabin filter at 20K.

Tire rotation...

Don't they already go around?

Did they insure it against fall apart?