Maintenance items / timetable

morpheuzneo · Veteran Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 335

keanu7997 wrote:

Learnt my lesson until one fine day kena changed a set of spark plugs iridium NGK fully imported RM430+ /Aircond filter RM300+ / Air Filter RM300+ / Unknown parts costed a few bombs whereby no way to kena sabotage me in future Confused

yeap.. 1 experience .. will teach us forever..

i kena con about thousand.., waa.. lucky my wife is with me that time.., i just brought cash about 500 only.. not expecting more than that..

duh.. !

always be more 'clever'..

forum like this.. that should educate us, how to be a smart honda customer..

we want to keep the warranty... at the same time.. we also don't to be victim of their 'slaughter'..

don't sign anything until u ask all the cost.. ! and always check the labour cost.. , ask them why extra few hundred for labour cost?

slash here and there, until u only pay for whatever that necessary for you to do.., keep in mind all the optional item that you have slashed out..,

ask around .. here in forum.. for that optional item - is there a better alternative? (cheaper yet doesn't cost a bomb like in SC)..

search around here (forum), you will find - item like - cabin filter, oil filter, air filter and other stuffs can easily be obtained at outside spare-part shop.., and you just bring the item for them to change. (cheaper.., but make sure you're getting the genuine product).

keanu7997 · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 10:44 am Post subject:

Ori Denso Iridium Spark Plugs fully imported can easily grabbed below RM100 oledi.. Aircond filter..think less than SGD20 can scooped.

So, for SC super slaughtering skills...like the say goes as..once bitten, twice shy

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carnivor · ACE Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 1684

still considering in buying this manual book
it's for K20Z3 & R18 engine
(our FD is K20Z2 engine)

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morpheuzneo · Veteran Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 335

carnivor wrote:

still considering in buying this manual book
it's for K20Z3 & R18 engine
(our FD is K20Z2 engine)

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for USD150++..

what is ur plan , when you got this manual?

and.. how can we minimise the cost , with this manual.. without voiding our warranty?

i thknk this manual is more apt to those who have past their warranty period..

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dripinrain · Veteran Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 326 Location: kl

morpheuzneo wrote:

carnivor wrote:

still considering in buying this manual book
it's for K20Z3 & R18 engine
(our FD is K20Z2 engine)

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for USD150++..

what is ur plan , when you got this manual?

and.. how can we minimise the cost , with this manual.. without voiding our warranty?

i thknk this manual is more apt to those who have past their warranty period..

Smile

What is a manual service book ? Is it teaches us how to service the car ?

carnivor · ACE Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 1684

morpheuzneo wrote:

for USD150++..

what is ur plan , when you got this manual?

and.. how can we minimise the cost , with this manual.. without voiding our warranty?

i thknk this manual is more apt to those who have past their warranty period..

the manual actually tells u which parts/items need to be change periodically.. & how to open/replace it.

.. so u actually know, u don't get "chopped" by SC.

3 years warranty is a short period.. only a matter of time,
u may wanna consider servicing at different workshop.. to save cost

..& to make sure they worked our car..right way...manual is the guide.

my car only 2 years old.. already change pulley, upgrade security system (wiring), thinking of changing suspension & BBK.. so, to claim warranty already hard for me liao.

decavalera · Super ACE Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 3247

carnivor wrote:

3 years warranty is a short period.. only a matter of time,

No need to wait for 3 yrs oso can Mr. Green

Harjeet · Amateur Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 117

Ummmm, guys.... What's the difference between the cabin filter and air filter?
Going for my 30 K service Monday....
Anyone know approximate cost?
TQ

dripinrain · Veteran Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 326 Location: kl

Cabin filter - aircond filter in the dash
Air filter - in d engine compartment

The cost i think got someone mention b4 but hafta search. Save $ if u buy outside rather than sc.

Hey bro carnivor, u r greatly encouraged to buy the manual leh. Then we all can learn how to save cost from u haha.. Gotong-royong do oil change during our tt hohoo..

To cover your manual cost, mayb u can partime service our car but charge us less than outside workshop lo.

bumble_bee · Newbie Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 9 Location: Selangor

agree..agree..save lotsss of money..... labour service once is rm117..mahal tau..

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carnivor · ACE Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 1684

dripinrain wrote:

Hey bro carnivor, u r greatly encouraged to buy the manual leh. Then we all can learn how to save cost from u haha.. Gotong-royong do oil change during our tt hohoo..

To cover your manual cost, mayb u can partime service our car but charge us less than outside workshop lo.

i'm trying to source out service manual for my FD2..
still negotiating.. Wink

morpheuzneo · Veteran Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 335

yesterday.. service my car..for 50k service.

bring my own lube - Shell Helix full synthetic.

total cost by honda - only RM96++

that one for oil filter + labour and + washer.

but, after make payment - the staff remind me - next time must use Honda Oil only..! and only buy from Honda SC.., if not void warranty.

i ask back - are you sure? didn't stated at the service warranty booklet pun..

she replied back - up to you, but if you want to claim anything later, and they found out they you're using different lubricant while still in warranty period., then they will simply void your warranty.

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Question : Is this really true?, how can we sure?

my take : they can't simply dictate us what lube to use, as long as we keep to our service schedule..

toda6866 · Veteran Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Posts: 507

the way i see all these threats of not using honda lube oil is ridiculous.....i mean we all know lube oil is after all, lube oil - change it as often as recommended then settle la

wat they mean deep down inside i guess is, how SC gonna survive if they dun make $$$ from lube oils n other consumables?

omnigunk · ACE Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 2249 Location: Cheras

I asked the SC before, if you claim warranty and they found that you are not using Honda Lube, then warranty void liao. I keep saying my oil is a lot better (Torco Oil) but still they say no way.

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ck511 · LvL 2 Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 82 Location: Johor Bahru

keanu7997 wrote:

Ori Denso Iridium Spark Plugs fully imported can easily grabbed below RM100 oledi.. Aircond filter..think less than SGD20 can scooped.

So, for SC super slaughtering skills...like the say goes as..once bitten, twice shy

Brother Keanu, which of the SC in JB that practice this kind of slaughtering. I am new owner of FD and staying in JB. So will be using either one of the two available SC in JB. Like to know which one is the 'black shop'.

Thx

CK