maintanance needed for 04 Honda Odyssey with 68k miles?
We usually go to Hinda to have our servicing done such as oil changes and alignments and things of that nature. we were told that at 60k miles our car needed a major maintenance. so my husband has asked me to look in to this. i am basically souble checking to make sure all this is really needed and its not just honda “suggestions” here is the list.
Oil & Filter Change
Inspect fluids – fill as needed
Inspect accessory belts
Change transmission fluid
Change antifreeze
Complete engine tune – includes:
Replace rotor – Inspect dist. Cap
Replace air element
Set engine to specs
Inspect emission controls
Replace Brake Fluid
Inspect brake lining – front & rear
Inspect brake calipers & wheel cylinders
Adjust rear brakes – inspect bearings
Adjust parking brake
Inspect exhaust system & muffler
Inspect suspension mounting bolts
Inspect steering operation
Rotate tires as needed
Air tires to 30lbs P.S.I.
Check battery – fill as needed
Inspect air conditioning
Road test vehicle
Quality control inspection’
I am sorry I am very skeptical on car manufacturos suggestions. My husband as a VW and many times he has gone in there are gotten a $300-1000 quote on things that in the end he ends up spending $30-250 by purchasing the part himself and having a friend install it.
If you could help me out and give me a list of the things that i really need to do I would really appreciate it. We bought the van in November of 04. They had an oil change and tune up done when we purchased it.
Shock Absorbers
December 29th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Suspension Parts
It’s a racket, don’t fall for it. Oil change regularly and check other stuff yourself regularly.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Get discount suspension parts.
60k is fairly cheap in comparison to next one. I am a Honda owner to and their “scheduled maintenance” is just what the factory or car/van (whatever) maker suggests. If you look at this list a lot of these things are routine fluid changes and simple checks that they generally inspect but do not fix if there is no need. The Honda dealership where I live is competitive with oil change prices and what not and I have complete faith in them. VW’s are a different story, which is why I opted to buy a Pilot rather than the Jetta I was looking at. I know three “bug” owners who love their car but **** having anything done to it because of the insane costs. BMW was notorious for the same which is why some companies are now offering free maintenance. With Honda they should have it on the wall what the scheduled maintenance is for that mileage. That is standard for ANY Honda. This also tells you up front how much it costs. Generally they send me a coupon in the mail if I am late with it. Anyway I have found my dealership to be pretty upfront with me about costs. I guess I am lucky. I bought from Dobbs Honda and they have been nothing but great to me. But if you don’t wish to take it there don’t. I will say however I would not be “skeptical” about the timing belt change. Granted my Honda has said that on some models they have pushed it back 120k miles. That will seriously bite you in the tail though if you fail to get it done and it fails.
January 1st, 2010 at 9:05 am
Rear Suspension
the major service with the filters is done at 60k. it usually runs between $275-300 out here in southern california at a Honda dealer.
at 67500 all you need is a tire rotation and oil and filter change, provided you did the major service. during the tire rotation they typically check and clean the brakes and do the undercarriage safety inspections.
you don’t change the transmission fluid until 100k. you don’t have a distributor cap and rotor, you have independent ignition coils. the brake fluid should be changed every 3 years (no mileage, only time) so you don’t need it if you’ve had it done already. coolant is changed at 105,000 miles.
my honda dealer charges $79 for this “minor service”. that’s what the book calls for.
hope that helps
January 2nd, 2010 at 10:17 pm
strutmasters.com
it sounds like to much listien to honda guy he is a very smart man and has helped out