Vimy101 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 ^ They don't want their cars to run forever. They want you back in the show room which is why they don't want to change the tranny filter or flush with all new ATF. Getting the tranny filter changed up on my J30 wasn't all that expensive and that undersized unit infamous for early failures was running perfectly when I traded it in for the Spec. at 185k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I had my 60K service done yesterday on my OBXT, when it was in for the cooling fan thing... $519.58 They did: -Spark Plugs (Platnums are expensive) -Oil Change -Brake Flush -Diffs (Front & back) -more fluids -did some anti-rust crap to the underside of the car -de greesed the engine (?) and... some other little stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Just got quoted ~$670 for 30k service! Anyone know where I can get a better deal in the NYC area? LI and Queens are fair game. I need to get it done ASAP. I'm at 30,500 already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direavenger Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Liberty Subaru in Oradell, NJ seem good. They quoted me $160 for the 15k, so their quote for the 30k should be lower than what you've seen so far. Gil is the tech in their service dept. Nice, fair guys. The Dude - Two inches and counting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I found Port Subaru in Glen Cove LI for ~350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 So... I finally got my 30k service today! As you'll recall from the previous page, 'my' dealership quoted me a ridiculous $750 for the service. So I checked with the next closest dealership, and their quote was for $500, including $35 for an OBi rental for the day. The final bill was actually just $464, so I'm pretty happy with that. Included was all the usual stuff: oil/filter, air filter, coolant flush, brake fluid flush, trans/diff fluid replacement, and all the inspections. As part of the inspections, they decided that BOTH my RH wheel bearings were bad (!), and went ahead and replaced them under warranty. And then because this now involved a 'warranty claim', they went ahead and billed the $35 rental fee to SoA instead of me. Pretty damn cool, and to top it off they include a couple of rebate forms for the fluids with my receipt, so I'll get another $13 back eventually. It was very nice that a major service bill ended up coming out less than the estimate, with more stuff done! Three cheers for Hodges Subaru in Ferdale, MI! Moral of the story: shop around to various dealers in your area! Both of these dealerships are within 5 miles of me and the one was nearly $300 cheaper than the other. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsidian_black Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 $419 ...i was sooo happy to pay it (internet sarcasm inherent). The transmission service did seem to be helpful though... as my AT is shifting a lot nicer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 got mine for 300 from a mechanic friend. Transmission shifts are def smoother. 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 ^ Changing up your tranny filter at 30k is the best thing you AT onwers could ever do for your car. It all about unimpeded ATF flow for lubrication and HEAT DISSIPATION. Heat is the number one enemy of ATs. Heat is the enemy of all our cars' drive train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 waiting for my damn newly approved credit card to arrive... i'm 600 miles over 30k now... need to get it serviced ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsmile71 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I just got my 30K service. The car had just over 35K miles on it. Also had to replace brake pads and rotors at all four corners. (Wife drives all stop and go, barely any highway) It was done by an independent shop right next to my work. They use all Subaru parts and charge me MSRP for the parts. Final cost...$1400!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 you know your brakes are covered 3/36? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 :eek: Yikes! My brake inspection at 37k miles indicated that I still have 80% of the pads up front, and 90% rear, although I do NOT have any stop/go commuting. And historically I've always been easy on my brakes. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Got you beat. 60K service, 80% front and 30% rear. Probably 55K miles are driving on the freeways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsmile71 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 you know your brakes are covered 3/36? DOH!!!! Sucks for me. Oh well....I guess if I ever get another new Subaru, I'll keep that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Just got a quote from local dealer - Wentworth - $510, though the sheet they gave me adds up to $463. Goes in as soon as I can find the time at 25K now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayu Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 SOA maintenance schedule lists inspection, not replacement of differential and manual transmission lubricants at 30,000 mile service. Should I ask to have these done? What would be a reasonable upcharge for that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 you know your brakes are covered 3/36? They are? ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Just got my 30k service at Santa Monica Subaru for $449+tax =$454 They took off $20 because i've done tire rotation not too long ago, and they did not have to rotate my tires. Also i have 31k when i went in for service, f/r brakes are down to 5%, was 35% 4k miles ago when i got my oil change ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayu Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 30,000 (done at 32,000) mile service at Patrick Subaru in Shrewsbury, MA. $386.37. This included Mobil 1 Extended Service 5W-30, a small credit for not having to rotate my new snow tires, and a 10% off coupon. Brakes are at 8mm front, 5 mm rear; not sure what new thickness is. Two warranty issues came up, one a defect in the interior rear passenger side door panel and the other a cruise control that occasionally quits on its own. They are replacing the door panel and a neutral safety switch, scheduled for next week, with a loaner car. Patrick has received some bad reviews in the past, but they treated me very well. There was some talk about "synthetic oil is not approved by Subaru of America" but that faded away. I'm the second owner of this car; both of us bought it from Patrick. I think that helps in their taking some pride in "their car." Even though they would have washed it, I brought it in washed and with cleaned interior. I think you get better service if you show that you take care of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 it's really a shame that these prices are so high... what are their shop labor rates??? we get $75 per hour here, but i do all my own work, on my time, so i basically just pay for parts..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pansontw Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 You guys are paying tons of $$$. i had 40Kmiles right now. All I do is go to the Walmart and have them change the Mobile 1 and good filter I got it from internet plus tire rotation&balance(8$ per tire??). Except for the radiator flush, I can get it done under 200$ (included tax and materials) For the brake system, I think I still have more than 50% both fron & rear though my EBC red stuff and blue have been waiting in my storage room for quite a while. Panson@Houston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 When I did the 30K service a year ago @ $400 also includes radiator fluid, brake fluid, transmission/diff fluid, cabin air filter. I wouldn't dare take my car to Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 ^^^i used to love when people took their cars to walmart....it made me a lot o' money.... stripped drain plugs, tires not balanced properly, oil caps left off...the list goes on and on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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