FD1 Service Costs

[ccab1]

Hey guys, my FD1 just turned 100,000 and due for service - looking at the logbook doesn't seem major at all with a change in spark plugs so I called the usual dealership that I go to and was quoted ~$560!! They were saying that the spark plugs are 'special' and will cost around $200 to order in..... I'm no newbie but certainly not a specialist mechanic but something tells me that this is not right...

[Stevil]

Haha ask whats so special about em ?? That price is double what they should cost.

just go to a Honda spares department and they will give you the part number, when they give you the price tell em you'll have to come back next week as theyre so expensive and then order off ebay.

[Fredoops]

Hey guys, my FD1 just turned 100,000 and due for service - looking at the logbook doesn't seem major at all with a change in spark plugs so I called the usual dealership that I go to and was quoted ~$560!! They were saying that the spark plugs are 'special' and will cost around $200 to order in..... I'm no newbie but certainly not a specialist mechanic but something tells me that this is not right...

if you are in melb give sleeping performance a call or PM
Stdnrd is the username here

[ccab1]

Hi all thanks for the replies. Some spark plugs they must be to cost 200 bucks... Fredoops I am in Melbourne :)

[JOhnnyFD]

got my spark plugs off ebay from the states.. oem genuine ngk iridium, cost $48 include shippin and took 10mins to changed em my self

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?146342-spark-plugs&highlight=spark+plugs

[DuffyFD]

Hey guys, my FD1 just turned 100,000 and due for service - looking at the logbook doesn't seem major at all with a change in spark plugs so I called the usual dealership that I go to and was quoted ~$560!! They were saying that the spark plugs are 'special' and will cost around $200 to order in..... I'm no newbie but certainly not a specialist mechanic but something tells me that this is not right...

I bought 2 sets of the stock iridium plugs. 1 set from the US for $60 and the other from UK for $50.

[lolmclol]

Make: Honda
Carline: Civic 1.8 VTI Man 06-
Service: 100K 60Mth Service
Est Time: 1 Hour(s)
Est Cost: $289.00 - 367.00 (Inc. GST)
Average Cost: $336.75 (Inc. GST) *This is the actual cost based on over 50 service invoices

Job instructions

Replace engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Inspect idle speed.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Inspect headlight alignment.
Check all fluid levels and condition of fluid.
Visually inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox and boots.
Visually inspect suspension components.
Visually inspect driveshaft boots.
Visually inspect brake hoses & lines including abs.
Visually inspect exhaust system.
Visually inspect fuel tank, lines and connections.
Visually inspect tyre condition.
Test drive vehicle (check all systems and controls).
Inspect tyre condition and rotate tyres.


Parts

Ngk sp/plg i - 4 piece(s)
Oil filter c - 1 piece(s)
Washerdrain - 1 piece(s)


Oil & Lubricants

Honda Premium Engine Oil - 3.7 Litre(s)

[ccab1]

Make: Honda
Carline: Civic 1.8 VTI Man 06-
Service: 100K 60Mth Service
Est Time: 1 Hour(s)
Est Cost: $289.00 - 367.00 (Inc. GST)
Average Cost: $336.75 (Inc. GST) *This is the actual cost based on over 50 service invoices

Job instructions

Replace engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Inspect idle speed.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Inspect headlight alignment.
Check all fluid levels and condition of fluid.
Visually inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox and boots.
Visually inspect suspension components.
Visually inspect driveshaft boots.
Visually inspect brake hoses & lines including abs.
Visually inspect exhaust system.
Visually inspect fuel tank, lines and connections.
Visually inspect tyre condition.
Test drive vehicle (check all systems and controls).
Inspect tyre condition and rotate tyres.


Parts

Ngk sp/plg i - 4 piece(s)
Oil filter c - 1 piece(s)
Washerdrain - 1 piece(s)


Oil & Lubricants

Honda Premium Engine Oil - 3.7 Litre(s)

Thanks for the update lolmclol - had a chat with the dealer - they said they were using platinum spark plugs and they had to "tune" the car. Safe to say that I won't be going back to these people again. It's a real shame that these dealerships aren't really transparent about their costs. Where did you get those figures from just out of curiosity?

[curtis265]

lol platinum spark plugs.

racecar grocery getter

[EKVTIR-T]

Normal NGK are fine guise

[ccab1]

Normal NGK are fine guise

That's what I thought...it's for a daily driver...

[EKVTIR-T]

I just had a quick look on NGK site and it lists IZFR6K-11S (http://www.amazon.com/NGK-IZFR6K-11S-Laser-Iridium-Spark/dp/B002JS9U2U) Iridium for FD1


I would just find a regular alternative

[curtis265]

Yeah cooper plugs are fine.

[lolmclol]

Yeah cooper plugs are fine.

http://autospeedcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Coopers-classic-cars-design-and-development-mini-cooper-classic-cars.jpg

you what, mate?

[Fredoops]

Rofl.

[stndrd]

The use of Irridium or Platinum plugs for not only longer service life but for a stronger and more consistant spark than what a copper plug can provide. If the car is equipped with platinum/irridium plugs, you will be hard pressed to find a copper listing