zmoneyJD

my 30,000 mile service is due, and if i recall, the delarship charges quite a bit for this service. I'm pretty sure they do ALOT with this service, and replace like every fluid imaginable...so...is it worth it, or should I just go get an oil change from somewhere else, and not worry about the other stuff?

davyjordi

the two fluids that are replaced are the oil and the brake fluid. far from everything, but i had mine done anyhow just to keep on top of maintenance.

kneemahp

you'd be surprised at how little they need to do. I would just go ahead and do the oil change. The cabin filter and air filter can be changed by a monkey in 20 minutes. Just order them off amazon or ebay. Save yourself a few hundred.

doodlebug

It also includes a brake fluid change.

Mrg02d

Just ask for an oil change and a brake fluid flush.

vital

Here's the recommended service for 30k miles:

Replace engine oil and oil filter (0W-20)
Rotate tires (Applies to models with the same size front and rear tires and wheels.)
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
Replace smart key battery
Reset maintenance reminder light
Road test vehicle
Check installation of driver's floor mat
Inspect axle shaft boots
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect body
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Inspect brake rotor thickness and runout
Inspect engine coolant
Inspect exhaust pipes and mounting
Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses.
Inspect fuel tank cap gasket
Inspect rack and pinion steering assembly
Inspect rear differential oil
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Inspect transmission for signs of leakage
Inspect wiper blades
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors

1Louder

FWIW, I tend to get service at the dealer until the warranty is out. Yes it costs more, but if one of those inspections reveal a warranty issue you get it taken care of right then and there rather than finding out after something falls out of warranty.

After the warranty, I try to do more of my own maintenance (oil, brake pads, fluids, filters etc.) but how much DIY you take on depends on what you know. I suppose some people do it all, but I'm only a YouTube trained mechanic :-) - I let the dealer do the hard stuff that can really screw up my car.

Alternatively, I will often do some of those things on the list (like the smart key battery, engine air filter, A/C filter) that are easy to do and just tell the dealer to not do it. They will adjust the cost of the service accordingly. So you can take the edge off the cost by doing some of the easy stuff yourself.