Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 12:39:14 -0700
Reply-To: BRENT CHRISTENSEN <bchristensen@INFOGENESIS.COM>
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From: BRENT CHRISTENSEN <bchristensen@INFOGENESIS.COM>
Subject: Re: What expected for 60,000mi svc
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Kriss:
$460 for a *complete* 60,000 mile service doesn't sound too far off for a
typical scenario AFAIK (It is a lot of money, though). I just spent about
$400 on a 60,000 mile service for my wife's Cherokee. Here's what they did:
Complete tune up, including parts, ignition system check on the "scope"
Complete fuel system check using computer diagnostics
Chassis lube, Oil & Filter Change
Change diff, transmission, and transfer case oil, replace with synthetic.
Change serpentine belt
Change upper radiator hose.
Flush and fill cooling system
You didn't really say what you are having done with that $460 quote. If it
is just a tune up, then you are being taken to the cleaners. However, if it
includes all the above mentioned stuff, then it may not be bad (for having a
shop do the work, I mean).
Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of Kriss De Jong
> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 11:59 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: What expected for 60,000mi svc
>
>
> I just called a shop that I've used a couple of times (the one that I
> was mostly happy with not the air conditioning nightmare for anyone
> keeping track) to make an appointment for 60,000 mi svc.
>
> I found myself in a bit of sticker shock when he was telling me what
> needed to be done. I believe in preventative maintenance, but I don't
> care to get taken to the cleaners.
>
> What would you expect to be done? Does the weather the van has been
> in make a difference? This vanagon has lived it's whole life in the
> San Fran bay area.
>
> He mentioned changing belts, the timing belt, fluids etc etc. and
> that it will cost around $460.
>
> Is this smart or going over the top to replace these at this juncture?
> Does it make MORE sense if I am thinking of a more or less 5,000mi
> trip this summer?
>
> Thanks,
> Kriss
>
> LB (little bus) '91 Vanagon GL
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