First service

[Gascop]

Is $650 normal for a first service ??

 

[HUCK]

Is $650 normal for a first service ??

I certainly hope you got a kiss and a foot massage at the minimum . EZ to do yourself . First time might take you 2 hours and 100.00 worth of oil and filters .

 

[Gascop]

Haven't had it done yet ..I was more concerned about checking the valves and documentation for the extended warranty?

 

[HondaTech]

I certainly hope you got a kiss and a foot massage at the minimum . EZ to do yourself . First time might take you 2 hours and 100.00 worth of oil and filters .

I mean thats not all your getting if I do the first service but ours also doesnt cost that much either.

 

[Gascop]

That was all fluids changed air filter and valves checked $650 just seems a little excessive?...
Said 4 hours labor !

 

[HUCK]

That was all fluids changed air filter and valves checked $650 just seems a little excessive?...
Said 4 hours labor !

Valve clearance check is a WASTE . Just do it and keep record of what you did .

 

[Scoop]

do it and keep record of what yo

Haven't had it done yet ..I was more concerned about checking the valves and documentation for the extended warranty?

Under maintenance schedule, the owner's manual says the following for Inspect Valve Clearance: "Inspect valve clearance as needed, if engine is noisy." (Page 128-129).

 

[bumperm]

I'm planning on doing my 1st service.

 

[Huntndogs]

Just ordered supplies to do the first service on mine as well. Not paying that.

 

[PaulF]

Under maintenance schedule, the owner's manual says the following for Inspect Valve Clearance: "Inspect valve clearance as needed, if engine is noisy." (Page 128-129).

I have physically checked about a dozen machines and only one was out of spec and you could definitely hear it. Mine is now starting to get noisy at 4000+ miles and will be getting adjusted in the next couple weeks.

The only thing that bothers me is the half of the ones I checked are all within tolerance but 2 intakes are usually way apart. The intake spec is .16mm +-.03 and I have found one is at the lower threshold (.13mm), 2 around .16mm and one is at .19mm. Although these are technically all within spec, it messes up the valve timing and most certainly robs a few HP. I have found this on several machines with minimal mileage on them and they were all quiet and they didn't want to pay for the re-shim that is necessary to adjust the intakes so we left them all as they were.

The one that I did re-shim, I got them all to .15mm and it ran quiet, smooth and strong. I hope mine has similar results.

 

[Zbugsii]

Mine was about $330.... My dealer recommended they do it so that it was documented with Honda, should there ever be an issue with warranty it shows the dealer performed the first service... Just a thought.

 

[Huntndogs]

Auto Warranties and Auto Service Contracts

Explains auto warranties and auto service contracts and their differences. Also describes extended warranty scams and your rights.

www.consumer.ftc.gov

“You don’t have to use the dealer for repairs or maintenance to keep your warranty in effect. In fact, it’s illegal for a dealer to deny your warranty coverage simply because you had routine maintenance or repairs done by someone else. That said, the dealer or manufacturer can make you use select repair facilities if the work is done for free under the warranty.“

 

[Scoop]

Mine was about $330.... My dealer recommended they do it so that it was documented with Honda, should there ever be an issue with warranty it shows the dealer performed the first service... Just a thought.

Your dealer recommended they do it to generate revenue.