10K servicing

[BMW320i]

and that gal happen to be your gf right ..

[Tien]

Acquaintance

[BMW320i]

[Genie47]

6mths if low mileage using syn oil.

[Ah_veo]

oh,ok...tks bro.

juz called SA. the lady said its ok, can wait till i hit the milege then book.

 

btw, oso enquire abt servicing. 1k,5k & 10k sama sama. mainly change oil & oil filter.

1k & 5k using mineral($40) if bring own oil, will cost less than 10bucks.

10k servicing using syn oil(less than $100 even using their mobil oil).

20k is the killer....(almost $400) include plug change,air filter change & dryer(ask her what is that, she oso duno... )

applies to both optras & aveos.

[Cashiertan]

that cheap? the servicing by SA is as cheap as other distributor or even cheaper than some. Why ppl are spreading rumours that SA servicing and spare parts is more expensive than hyundai's?

Edited August 11, 2004 by Cashiertan

[The_ed]

I'm not sure about Hyundai, but compared to Toyota and Nissan, it does seem expensive. I asked SA what the cost of servicing is over 3 years and the answer was $2,800 including fully synthetic oil.

By comparison over the same 3 year period, Toyota (lets say the Altis) is $1,770 at BM, and for Nissan (my ride now b4 I switch to Optra), it is $1,200.

[Ah_veo]

SA give 1st 3 free labour-servicing.

so we only pay for parts.

[Genie47]

Servicing at the dealer is for wusses . Should do DIY oil change, filter change, spark plug change and air filter change. A/C system, alignment and electricals best leave to the experts.

 

Those DIY stuff should make everything a lot cheaper. But the 20k is mandatory for SA. Something to do with the A/C dryer. As someone has pointed out, the dryer should last really well and this servicing of it is just an excuse by SA to get you into the workshop. The warranty states that the 20k servicing must change the dryer to keep the warranty.

Edited August 11, 2004 by Genie47

[Ah_veo]

bro, ur 2nd servicing is at 11k....then 3rd servicing hit 20k liao.

mmmm......if 2nd servicing change to syn oil, 3rd servicing shd be ard 15k?

wonder will they service the blower then......anyone here knows??

[Genie47]

This is my 3rd svcing with them. The 20k will be the 4th but I will do my own oil change at 10k.

[Ah_veo]

oic. now i remember....RP at 2nd, 3rd changing to CL.

[The_ed]

Cheap = good. The SA SE sort of mentioned 1st 3 years should go with dealer because of warranty issues, but I should read the fine print when I get my car regarding warranties.

[Arah]

Those DIY stuff should make everything a lot cheaper. But the 20k is mandatory for SA. Something to do with the A/C dryer. As someone has pointed out, the dryer should last really well and this servicing of it is just an excuse by SA to get you into the workshop. The warranty states that the 20k servicing must change the dryer to keep the warranty.

_______________________________________________________________

 

bro this wan only for Optras or Aveos also included .

[Genie47]

My warranty booklet says it all. Aveo is also included.

[Redeel]

Confirm liao... There are bearings, but no BALL bearings... Shesh, i should've known this, there was a lesson where i had to take them out and service them... Just didn't know they are called bearings... haha...

 

For servicing, go by mileage, not timing. If you use synthetic and haven't hit 10k, no need to service yet. But a word of warning from my teacher... Synthetic Oils are for originally made for race cars, and it is strongly recommended to change your engine oil on schedule. If not it will start 'eating' into your engine parts and cause wear and tear. You won't feel it now if it's relatively new, but the car won't last very long without changing engine parts.

 

eddie

[Chromas]

I change oil every 7500 km...

[Ah_veo]

thank you sir!!! now i headache liao....mileage not hit, but svcing date reached liao.

to go or not to go.....that is the question.

anyway, thanks for your reply...brudder. you're the best!