$525 for 15k service!? Can i skip some of these things? List & Pictures inside.
Mar 24, 2016, 11:14 AM
#31
For a street driven car I would do:
Oil = Mobil 1 5W-30 5qt. from Walmart
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-5W...5-qt./17128876
OEM oil filter http://www.maperformance.com/product...filter-dsm-evo
Transmission = Redline "cocktail" & Rear diff = OEM fluids
http://www.maperformance.com/product...FZNgfgod0S8Hzw
P.S. Get all new crush washers too.
Oil = Mobil 1 5W-30 5qt. from Walmart
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-5W...5-qt./17128876
OEM oil filter http://www.maperformance.com/product...filter-dsm-evo
Transmission = Redline "cocktail" & Rear diff = OEM fluids
http://www.maperformance.com/product...FZNgfgod0S8Hzw
P.S. Get all new crush washers too.
Last edited by nemsin; Mar 24, 2016 at 11:29 AM.
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TxFAkuma (Mar 24, 2016)
Mar 24, 2016, 06:16 PM
#32
Dude how is he just supposed to inspect the diff and trans fluid...like that made no sense.. If your concerned just do the fluid change yourself its not that hard just grab a fluid pump from harbor freight for like 7 buxs and 2 quarts of mitsu gear oil and one quart of atf fluid and have at it. IMO I wouldn't do the diff and all of that just yet I mean its really not recommended unless you track your car.
Mar 25, 2016, 06:52 AM
#34
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Apr 8, 2016, 01:29 PM
#38
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I'm sure some will chime in and say to just go ahead and add trans, transfer, and rear diff to your list. It's up to you. I don't see anything wrong with following the 30,000/30 month schedule (for the above fluids). I mean... unless you beat the hell out of/track the car.
If it were me, I would do the full fluid change. I do all my own work so I wouldn't even think about it. Peace of mind.
If it were me, I would do the full fluid change. I do all my own work so I wouldn't even think about it. Peace of mind.
Apr 8, 2016, 03:17 PM
#39
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I recently purchased a 2015 mirage, and I did ask about that though. Service manager (knows me well now) told me I can do all my own maintenance. I asked about proof/receipts and he told me none are required. I've already taken the car in for warranty work, and again... they haven't asked for anything.
Just remember every dealer is different so it's best to give them a call and ask.
Apr 8, 2016, 03:40 PM
#40
OP,
My recommendation is bite the bullet and pay for the full service this time around. Then learn how to change Transfer Case, Transmission, Rear diff, and motor oil yourself to keep up with the expected maintenance so that you can do it much cheaper in the future.
All of these things are very easy to do, but $500.00 is a pretty good number coming from a stealership and i'm sensing some hesitation in your text.
At least this way you know it's done right. For next time, change fluids every 30,000 miles with oem fluids. This is how the car will be happiest.
-pal215
My recommendation is bite the bullet and pay for the full service this time around. Then learn how to change Transfer Case, Transmission, Rear diff, and motor oil yourself to keep up with the expected maintenance so that you can do it much cheaper in the future.
All of these things are very easy to do, but $500.00 is a pretty good number coming from a stealership and i'm sensing some hesitation in your text.
At least this way you know it's done right. For next time, change fluids every 30,000 miles with oem fluids. This is how the car will be happiest.
-pal215
Apr 8, 2016, 03:52 PM
#41
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I purchased the X used (2008), so I haven't kept track (no warranty, so no need). The only warranty work I've had done was for the awc pump (recent). Even with bolt on's, they didn't say or ask for anything.
I recently purchased a 2015 mirage, and I did ask about that though. Service manager (knows me well now) told me I can do all my own maintenance. I asked about proof/receipts and he told me none are required. I've already taken the car in for warranty work, and again... they haven't asked for anything.
Just remember every dealer is different so it's best to give them a call and ask.
I recently purchased a 2015 mirage, and I did ask about that though. Service manager (knows me well now) told me I can do all my own maintenance. I asked about proof/receipts and he told me none are required. I've already taken the car in for warranty work, and again... they haven't asked for anything.
Just remember every dealer is different so it's best to give them a call and ask.
Apr 8, 2016, 05:48 PM
#42
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I hear ya. The local dodge dealership requires customers to have written proof of fluid changes by ase certified garages... if not done by them. So like I said. Every dealer is different.
Apr 8, 2016, 06:05 PM
#43
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Apr 9, 2016, 04:45 AM
#44
So the guys too cheap to get the maintenance done (just like some of you cheap *** evo owners) and hes too lazy to even google it (seeing a trend here) and wants everyone else to tell him what he needs for his car . Sound familiar? 
Last edited by 3gturbo; Apr 9, 2016 at 08:04 AM.
Apr 24, 2016, 11:19 PM
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