My First Service

[EuroAccord13]

Finally got my 1000km service... paid 40 bucks for the sump plug and engine oil.. and then I got sucked into buying bonnet and headlight protectors LOL... My first official RICE MODS hahahahahaha.....


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[wynode]

A new sump plug alreadY?

[vxexec]

now you're gonna have to drive close to trucks to get some use from the protectors :)

[poid]

my thoughts exactly, new plug already?

Otherwise $40 aint too bad :)

those arent rice, they serve a purpose

[EuroAccord13]

Sorry guys..

Had a proper look at the bill... my bad... it was for a Sump Plug Washer... :P

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[Toby]

if they loose the washer they should pay for it

[wynode]

Sorry guys..

Had a proper look at the bill... my bad... it was for a Sump Plug Washer... :P

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Sounds even more DODGE!

The sump plug i'd understand (worn thread MAYBE) but the washer? PFfFT!

[Slugoid]

My 1st service for the Accord cost around $60. Changed the oil filter cart and oil (filled with FMXMagnatec...??). Also had to pay $1.10 for a washer and drain (whatever that is).

[euro77]

My 1st service is as follows:
- changed engine oil with Castrol Premium F-M-X
- changed oil filter
- alloy sump plug seal
- engine flush
- Honda grease/lubricants & EWD

all up $67.00

[EuroAccord13]

The dealerships you go to use Castrol? mmmm.. My dealer uses Honda everything.. and the engine oil is so expensive.. I wonder if I could use Castrol MagnaTec on my 5000km service....

"Always use genuine Honda Oil and Lubricants" .. I'll bring my own own next time :P :P :P :P

Any recommendations besides MagnaTec?

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[A'PEXi]

ditto poid's comment.

[razaman]

WTF is up with the washers????? :?:

Everytime my accord (cd5) get a service at honda I always get charged $2.46 for one 14mm washer.

Anyone know what it's for? I've always wanted to ask...

Raz

[coladuna]

My dealer uses Honda everything.. and the engine oil is so expensive..

Honda engine oil isn't expensive. Actually, it's cheaper than most brands out there. I only paid $27.50 for 5 litres of Honda FEO engine oil. Not sure how much the Type-R engine oil costs though. I bet there won't be much difference in price.

[vxexec]

The sump plug washers are a one use only item - the alloy compresses and forms an oil-tight seal. This is the same type of washer used on other late model cars.

I pay 40c for the one on my holden. i can't understand why honda charges so much more.............I suppose it's the cosat of an import :?

[neilmacdonald]

I paid $38.00 for my 1000Km service; including the sump plug washer & oil.

about to get a 10K service...

[ABS121]

I paid $38.00 for my 1000Km service; including the sump plug washer & oil.

about to get a 10K service...Hey Neil

Have you got a quote for the 10k service yet? and where do you service your Accord?

Ive called several Honda dealers in Sydney and they all charge around the $70 mark for the first service.

[neilmacdonald]

The quote I had for the 10K service is $120 total.

I get my car serviced @ Austral Honda in Brisbane.

As my car is a company car, using Fleet Card, it may be cheaper, I haven't asked.

[ABS121]

yeah usually fleet cars do get a discount, but this is about 50% cheaper than retail. Lucky you.

[EuroAccord13]

yeah usually fleet cars do get a discount, but this is about 50% cheaper than retail. Lucky you.


Just out of curiosity, can I borrow my friend's fleet card and use it?

CHEERS
Nick

[ABS121]

no, it has there details on the card and you need to state the odo reading at the time