15,000 Mile Service
02-22-2006, 12:28 PM
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15,000 Mile Service
How much did you guys get your 15,000 mile service for?
I'm just curious since I was quoted a price that I thought was absurdly high. I wound up skipping it and just getting the basics...
I'm just curious since I was quoted a price that I thought was absurdly high. I wound up skipping it and just getting the basics...
02-22-2006, 12:37 PM
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I received a coupon in the mail for 79.99. lol
It's ridiculous. I did the whole thing myself for about ~$17.00.
It's pretty easy basic stuff. It just may take a little longer for someone without all the tools a dealership has.
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It's ridiculous. I did the whole thing myself for about ~$17.00.
It's pretty easy basic stuff. It just may take a little longer for someone without all the tools a dealership has.
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02-22-2006, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
IIRC, isn't 15k service just basically cleaning the air filter in addition to an oil/filter change? and then a bunch of visual inspections and whatnot.... the big one is 30k, where the spark plugs are also to be changed.
02-22-2006, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Animagix
yeah, i think the most challenging aspect of 15k mile service would be the cabin air filter.
02-22-2006, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
oh snap, i'm at 27k and i havent replaced the cabin air filter yet.... maybe i should get on it lol
02-22-2006, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
oh snap, i'm at 27k and i havent replaced the cabin air filter yet.... maybe i should get on it lol
02-22-2006, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RX8Sick
Oil change every 7500 miles rock ... save more money...don't forget to check oil regularly though...when was the last time I did that 
I see problems down the road for you. But to each his own, I guess.
EDIT: btw, how many miles do you have on your Rx-8?
02-22-2006, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by deamicls
I hope for your sake that you don't drive that car like it was intended to be driven then. Let's see: more frequent oil changes for a few dollars more....or a new engine? hmmmm.
I see problems down the road for you. But to each his own, I guess.
EDIT: btw, how many miles do you have on your Rx-8?
I see problems down the road for you. But to each his own, I guess.
EDIT: btw, how many miles do you have on your Rx-8?
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual indicates that the engine oil and oil filter be changed every six (6) months or every 7500 miles, whichever comes first. Racing Beat supports this recommendation.
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX8%20Break%20in.htm
02-22-2006, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Glyphon
if it's good enough for Racing Beat and Mazda, its good enough for me.
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual indicates that the engine oil and oil filter be changed every six (6) months or every 7500 miles, whichever comes first. Racing Beat supports this recommendation.
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX8%20Break%20in.htm
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual indicates that the engine oil and oil filter be changed every six (6) months or every 7500 miles, whichever comes first. Racing Beat supports this recommendation.
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX8%20Break%20in.htm
02-22-2006, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Animagix
yeah, i think the most challenging aspect of 15k mile service would be the cabin air filter.
02-22-2006, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by deamicls
I hope for your sake that you don't drive that car like it was intended to be driven then. Let's see: more frequent oil changes for a few dollars more....or a new engine? hmmmm.
I see problems down the road for you. But to each his own, I guess.
EDIT: btw, how many miles do you have on your Rx-8?
I see problems down the road for you. But to each his own, I guess.
EDIT: btw, how many miles do you have on your Rx-8?
The guy I bought the car from advertized "Does not use OIL" - that was cool.
and I think he is right even though it's Rotary. Won't let the engine crap out on me though.
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02-22-2006, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
oh snap, i'm at 27k and i havent replaced the cabin air filter yet.... maybe i should get on it lol
(Actually, yeah, I didn't do this until about 40,000 miles. I recommend you use the aldehyde filter when you do change it. More expense, but you only change this every couple years.)
02-22-2006, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sunilseru
My dealer wanted 189.99+tax 
Told me some random crap like clean fuel injectors etc...
I just got the oil changed. Will do the air filter myself.
Told me some random crap like clean fuel injectors etc...I just got the oil changed. Will do the air filter myself.
I'll just do the air filter come 30K if I keep my car.
02-22-2006, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Glyphon
if it's good enough for Racing Beat and Mazda, its good enough for me.
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual indicates that the engine oil and oil filter be changed every six (6) months or every 7500 miles, whichever comes first. Racing Beat supports this recommendation.
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX8%20Break%20in.htm
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual indicates that the engine oil and oil filter be changed every six (6) months or every 7500 miles, whichever comes first. Racing Beat supports this recommendation.
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX8%20Break%20in.htm
I've read that, too. But I'm uncomfortable with it, and sleep better at night changing every 3-4,000. Most users on this forum seem to think so, too.
03-03-2006, 03:23 PM
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I just called the dealership that I purchased my 2004 RX-8 from and asked how much the 15K service is... $270!!
I asked him to list what is done and fuel filter and fuel injector service were a huge part of the cost. I brought it to his attention that the owners manual specifies 100K for fuel filter replacement. He gave me some crap about the weather in the NW and the kind of fuel we get here.
I asked how much it would be to just do what is specified in the owners manual. Of course he didn't know what the owners manual said and had to ask me. I listed it off and he told me $58.
I know it's simple stuff that I could do myself, but I want scheduled services stamped in my warranty book.
Bottom line, if you're quoted some rediculous amount for 15K service, ask them to do just what is listed in the owners manual and you may be able to get a much cheaper price.
I asked him to list what is done and fuel filter and fuel injector service were a huge part of the cost. I brought it to his attention that the owners manual specifies 100K for fuel filter replacement. He gave me some crap about the weather in the NW and the kind of fuel we get here.
I asked how much it would be to just do what is specified in the owners manual. Of course he didn't know what the owners manual said and had to ask me. I listed it off and he told me $58.
I know it's simple stuff that I could do myself, but I want scheduled services stamped in my warranty book.
Bottom line, if you're quoted some rediculous amount for 15K service, ask them to do just what is listed in the owners manual and you may be able to get a much cheaper price.