40000km Service whos had it done to there Jazz

**Catcha** · 22-11-2006 08:40 PM

I'm about to take my car to honda to get the 40000km done in two weeks. I got a rough quote of $700. I asked him was was involved. He said it had to be left overnight to check the tappets ? is this to do with the valve clearence, And spark plugs and manual transmission oil...and the usual oil filter, air filter and oil change.

I don't really have any other choice but to take it to this dealer cause they are the only ones in my area.

Does this sound about right for what I am getting done. I think i might highlight the fact that mine (1.5 Jazz) does not need sparkys replaced only the 1.3 model. So it would be interesting to see what they do. I will certainly hightlight that fact its not part of the scheduled service.

Anyway opinions please ......

**FIT** · 22-11-2006 08:53 PM

mines is well passed the 40k mark and no i dont need to leave the car overnight.

**destrukshn** · 22-11-2006 09:04 PM

yups, they also have to take off your intake manifold.
and they also replace the gaskets when taking off the manifold to do the work.

**Vuey** · 22-11-2006 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Catcha

I'm about to take my car to honda to get the 40000km done in two weeks. I got a rough quote of $700. I asked him was was involved. He said it had to be left overnight to check the tappets ? is this to do with the valve clearence, And spark plugs and manual transmission oil...and the usual oil filter, air filter and oil change.

I don't really have any other choice but to take it to this dealer cause they are the only ones in my area.

Does this sound about right for what I am getting done. I think i might highlight the fact that mine (1.5 Jazz) does not need sparkys replaced only the 1.3 model. So it would be interesting to see what they do. I will certainly hightlight that fact its not part of the scheduled service.

Anyway opinions please ......

mate this is the first time ive heard you have had to leave a car overnight for a 40,000km service .
whats your location ? maybe someone else on here can point you to another mechanic .

If you want to know whAts needed to be done to your car for the 40k service ? read your service book , it list all jobs that need to be carried out in the service .

I paid $360 for a 40,000km service on my S2000 using all geniune parts and fluids - which keeps your warranty valid if thats an issue .

Shop around , im sure you'll find a better deal , as even from honda dealer to dealer , prices vary .

**frankiesdomain** · 22-11-2006 10:44 PM

I did my 40000kms service at Honda service Chadstone and there's no way I would have paid $700! From what I recall it was about $400. I'd do a bit more searching if I were you

**Catcha** · 23-11-2006 12:37 AM

I probably have to leave the car there so its easier for them to service the car first thing off the line the next morning ....but besides that i don't know what else is so major about it

**Catcha** · 23-11-2006 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by FIT

mines is well passed the 40k mark and no i dont need to leave the car overnight.

how much did you pay ?

**icejazz** · 23-11-2006 08:01 AM

When checking & adjusting the valve clearances the engine has to be stone cold (check your manual and I think under the bonnet). That is the reason why they asked you to leave the car overnight. The majority of dealers do not do that. I asked at Astoria Honda and they said they use a huge fan to cool down the engine.

Anyway Astoria Honda quoted me around $600. If anyone knows a dealer in Melbourne who does the 40K service for around $400 please let me know as the 40K service is due soon.

**Catcha** · 23-11-2006 08:29 PM

I chased up the situation...apparently $700 is the worst case scenario...but it ranges from $550-620......

I rang up Ultra Tune and they said $300. But how well would ultratune follow follow the book. And with all this Vavle clearance stuff. Would they do it or just another serivce but do more parts......