Honda Civic 40k servicing @ Riverview Auto

[Mits_jc]

Fluids

Fuel pump assembly removed completely

Original fuel filter P/N.

Comparison between new brake fluid and one that is 3 years old

 

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Breakdown of costs:

Self Supplied

Engine Oil CLTR 5W40 - $29.90

Oil Filter - $6.00

Brake Fluid (1L) - $7.35

Fuel Strainer - $39.90

Red Line MTL (2 quarts) - $46.00

From Riverview

Labour - $100.00

Surcharge for Self Supplied items - $30.00

Total: $259.15

 

Time taken was approx. 3 hours.

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Comments:

Could save more if I didn't change the manual transmission fluid. Changed it because KM used a wrong spec for it when they changed mine at 20k (wth they do that, I do not know.)

Did not change coolant as well, which costs $20 for 4L at Riverview.

During the servicing the mechanic, Ah Chin, went through with me the parts that he replaced and in some instances explaining in detail, especially the part on the fuel strainer. Upon re-assembly of the fuel pump back into the rear, a pressure gauge was used to test for the presence of any leakage (if there was, the fuel pump assembly was not tightened properly and cranking would take a longer time, or even be not possible.)

Brake pads were also not required to be changed (still using day one originals) OEM Nissin ones cost $50.40, which I brought along just in case.

After completion of servicing, the boss, Vincent took the car together with me for a drive to check for any anomalies.

Finally, after everything was done, a car wash, including the engine bay, which left the insides spick and span.

[Long18]

wow bro u gd... still take pic...

[Cracker]

What will be the cost at Kah Motor ?

 

Years ago for the same mileage done on my EK3, it was abt 350 dollars due to changing of brake pad which is abt 100 dollars ?

[Furrynadz]

p.s. pathetic lookin tyres

and yea..time to change them

[Mits_jc]

According to a guy from SHC who serviced his car at KM at 40k

 

They replaced

1. Engine Oil

2. Oil Filter

3. Fuel Filter

4. check air con gas

 

He didn't bring his own stuff, total added up to $355.00.

[Mits_jc]

yeah, still on stock ones from day 1..any recommendations?

[Furrynadz]

aspec db

[Cracker]

those multiple of 20k servicing are considered "major" job by most car agents..

 

they will definitely have changed sth big in order to charge that price.

[Mits_jc]

if you do not bring your own stuff that needs to be replaced, you are using what they give you at cut throat prices.

[Teddi]

I did these too at 60K on my old Jap car Ford Laser

 

change

- engine oil - own supply

- oil filter - own supply

- fuel filter (below rear seat, coupled with fuel pump) - owm supply

- change brake fluid & power steering fluid - mechanic supply

- manual gear box oil about 3 ltrs (caltex) - mechanic supply

- 4 wheel balancing & alignment - mechanic supply

 

Total bill was also RM100

[Silverycivic]

Saw the screw that secure the rear seat remind me it had since missing during my 40k servicing at Kah motor, only discover at 67K km when removing the seat while doing soundproofing. Just wonder, how many owner do check the present of this screw after fuel filter replacement. Haiz

[Mits_jc]

i think that's the problem of going back to the dealer for servicing. sometimes, they are not transparent enough to tell you what they are doing. you go away wondering if those ticked items in the checklist have been done or whether it's juz "for show".

 

and to think you are paying that kind of steep prices.

 

anyway the missing screw isn't really a safety issue, makes things easier if you need to remove your passenger seats for whatever reason since you do not need to find a tool to remove them, juz yank it out can already.

Edited August 2, 2006 by Mits_jc

[Mits_jc]

Price Guide for Honda Civic 2003 Servicing Parts

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Prices from Min Ghee:

OEM Oil Filter P/N. 15400-PLC-004 - $6.50

OEM Fuel Strainer P/N. 16010-S5A-932 - $38.00

OEM Front Brake Pads (Nissin) P/N. 45022-S04-V10A - $48.00

OEM Airbox Filter Element - $28

OEM Aircon Filter (2) - $25

NGK Spark Plugs (Copper) ZFR6F-11 - $2.50/pc

OEM Power Steering Fluid (1L) - $8.50

Fuchs Brake Fluid (Dot 4) (1L) - $7.00

Price listed excludes 5% GST

[Daytona34]

good info man

[Weixiang_06]

any more people with experience with riverview? mind chipping in?

[Weixiang_06]

anyone?

[Hogster]

Did before as well, brought my own parts. Also spend about 200 over bucks for 40k servicing. They do a lot of Toyota cars so I guess it's not much an issue for them since yours is a Vios. No complains lah.

[Trent892]

A little off topic but the guy who used to do wheel alignment at Riverview (his name is Kenny, and he's not got his own place on the 4th floor now) is really quite excellent. a lot of trackies driving EVOs and WRXs go to him for our camber adjustment for track and street. hope this helps... cheers!