My dealer is calling me about getting the 10k mile mainenance done, so i am curious what about what is included, and do you think that it is worth whatever they are charging?

Thanks

Why don't you ask him? Or check your owner's manual?

according to my 03 manual the 12k mile service (no 10k for my car) involved tire rotation and oil/filter change.

what is the dealer telling you is neccesary and how much are they trying to charge?

I looked at the manual and only saw a 12k as well, that is my reason for questioning... Just seeing if anyone else got a call.

Thanks

I just went in for the 15K maintanence and be careful about what the dealer tells you. On the list they gave me it was a bunch of check this and check that (most of which had nothing about replacing parts in it) then all the way at the end they had another item that said check and inspect car.... at this point I turned to the dealer and said "isnt this what the previouse points are for anyway?" .... 190 bux down the drain because I want some BS dealer papers that said I maintained the vehicle through the dealer (mostly for resale value). But I am really debating if it is worth taking a hit on the car at resale or speding more money for dealer papers.

Yeah, that's what I figured, some BS way for them to make an extra buck. And I am not totally confident in the dealerships garadge. I have yet for them to fix an issue the first time I have taken the car in...

don't ever take your car to the dealerships for basic maintenance work. you save yourself a WHOLE lot of money just by doing it yourself (plus it's fun).

If you take your car in, they'll most likely throw it to the 18 year old kid working the lube rack, and I do not trust guys fresh out of high school with my car. ;)

don't ever take your car to the dealerships for basic maintenance work. you save yourself a WHOLE lot of money just by doing it yourself (plus it's fun).

If you take your car in, they'll most likely throw it to the 18 year old kid working the lube rack, and I do not trust guys fresh out of high school with my car. ;) yup and then they tell you i need to test drive your car. and you know what that means :devil:

my dealer doesnt have a 10,000 mile service but they do have 7,500 and 15,000 service....

3,000 Miles or 3 Months
Change Oil & Oil Filter
Check & Adjust Belts
Check & Tighten Hoses
Check & Adjust All Fluid Levels
Check & Adjust Tire PressureOperation
Test A/C Operation
Check Operation of Power Windows
Door Locks & Mirrors
Check Operation of Interior & Exterior Lights
Check Windshield Washer Operation
Road Test

7,500 Miles or 7 1/2 Months, Repeated at 22,500 - 37,500 - 52,500 - 67,500 - 82,500 - 97,500
Change Oil & Oil Filter
Inspect & Adjust Belts
Inspect & Tighten Hoses
Check & Adjust All Fluid Levels
Service Battery & Check Charging System
Inspect Axels & Axle Boots
Check Windshield Washer Operation
Check Tire Condition
Check Tire Pressure & Adjust as Needed
Check ABS Operation
Inspect Front & Rear Brakes
Adjust Cluth Freeplay as Needed
Adjust Hillholder as Needed
Inspect Exhaust System
Balance 2 Front Wheels
Check Sunroof Operation
Road Test

15,000 Miles or 15 Months, Repeated at 45,000 - 75,000
Change Oil & Oil Filter
Inspect & Adjust Belts
Inspect & Tighten Hoses
Check & Adjust All Fluid Levels
Service Battery & Check Charging System
Test Windshield Washer Operation
Inspect Parking Brake Operation
Replace Spark Plugs
Replace Air Filter
Inspect Axels & Axle Boots
Test A/C Operation & Temperature
4 Wheel Tire Rotation
Balance All 4 Wheels
Check Tire Condition
Check Sunroof Operation
Inspect Steering & Suspension
Check & Adjust Tire Pressure
Check & Adjust Rear Brakes as Needed
Inspect Front & Rear Brakes
Visual Check Wheel Alignment
Inspect Exhaust System
Replace PCV
Replace Fuel Filter
Inspect Cooling System
Test All Exterior Lights
Check ABS Operation
Road Test
Check Wiper Blades

30,000 Miles or 30 Months, Repeated at 60,000 - 90,000
Change Oil & Oil Filter
Inspect & Adjust Belts
Inspect & Tighten Hoses
Check & Adjust All Fluid Levels
Inspect Front & Rear Brakes
Service Battery & Check Charging System
Check Windshield Washer Operation
Visual Check Wheel Alignment
Replace Spark Plugs
Replace Air Filter
Replace Ingnition Wires
Replace Coolant
Inspect Axels & Axle Boots
Test A/C Operation & Temperature
Check Sunroof Operation
Check Tire Condition
4 Wheel Tire Rotation
Balance All 4 Wheels
Check & Adjust Tire Pressure
Inspect Steering & Suspension
Check & Adjust Rear Brakes as Needed
Inspect Parking Brake Operation
Replace PCV
Replace Fuel Filter
Replace Transmission Fluid
Replace Gear Oil & Filter
Test Heater Operation
Check Cooling System
Check All Exterior Lights
Road Test
Check Wiper Blades

you dont need nething cept oil and filters till 30 it says in manual i think.

all they care about is the road test.

190 bux down the drain because I want some BS dealer papers that said I maintained the vehicle through the dealer (mostly for resale value). But I am really debating if it is worth taking a hit on the car at resale or speding more money for dealer papers.

Down the drain indeed. Just do the work yourself (based on your manual, not what the dealer says), keep records, and your resale value should be fine.

yup and then they tell you i need to test drive your car. and you know what that means

yup...your tires are missing about 2/32" of your treads when it comes back. :lol:

yup and then they tell you i need to test drive your car. and you know what that means :devil:

Wouldn't it be cool to have one of those "Drive Right" black boxes in your car, so when you get it back you pull it out in front of the service people and say "Hmm, now let's see what kinds of speeds, RPMs, and g-forces my car was subjected to while in your care."

:D

dunno the guys at Subaru dealers work on WRX's all the time, you'd think tearing it up during the road test portion would get a little old after awhile, now the dumbass at jiffylube or walmart definately.

dunno the guys at Subaru dealers work on WRX's all the time, you'd think tearing it up during the road test portion would get a little old after awhile, now the dumbass at jiffylube or walmart definately.

If you give me 100 different Subarus, I will tear them all up on the road 100 times, and still have a smile on my face. I'm sure the techs who get to work on a fully modded STi would feel the same way. ;)