I have a 2006 Honda Civic and the dealer wants $390 to do a 30k maintenance on the car. The rattled off some things, like change the auto transmission fluid, rotate tires, change oil filter and air filter and %26quot;service%26quot; breaks. Everything else was check this or check that.
I would rather take it to a local place to get this stuff done. What exactly needs done at 30k?
What service needs done at 30k miles on a Honda Civic?
the owner's manual calls for the oil and filter change, tire rotation, air filter replacement, air conditioning filter replacement, brake inspection and the safety and emissions systems component checks.
the transmission fluid doesn't need to be changed until 100k
this is the list from the owners manual maintenance section
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
shop around with this list and see what prices you are quoted. the dealer is adding %26quot;dealer recommended services%26quot; to this list such as the transmission service. ask them what it would cost to do just what honda recommends and not what they recommend in addtion to the factory recommendations.
hope that helps
