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.C= 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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