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-----
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OM]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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