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Re: [ST] 12k Service...
- Subject: Re: [ST] 12k Service...
- From: drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:25:33 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Dan,
I had my 12K service done by the dealer and the cost was $600 two years ago. As I recall they hit me $50 for an air filter plus other assorted parts and supplies. there labor rate is currently $70/hr. I just had the 24K done for $235 at an independent dealer. He charges a flat $100 to check the valves and then $50 an hour straight time for the service, changed coolant and brake fluid. I changed the oil and brake pads myself, cost for parts was around $125 I think.
The cost of maintenance at a Branded dealer is almost prohibitive at this point. The local Honda dealer is charging $10 a quart for HP4 synthetic blended Honda oil, which I run in my Goldwing. I told him to keep it. I can get Amsoil 10W-40 full synthetic for that.
Good luck,
Rick
2000 Sprint ST
Pfafftown, NC
-----Original Message-----
>From: Dan Wetherington <dnlwthrn@xxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Feb 21, 2007 5:52 PM
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [ST] 12k Service...
>
>So I had the dealer do the 12k service, and just got off the phone with
>them. Valves checked out ok, needs new coolant, brake fluid, front pads
>are at 25%, back pads are fine. The service guy tried to get me to
>replace the chain, but said the sprockets looked ok. So everything
>sounds good...
>
>Total, with parts and labor (including flushing and replacing coolant
>and brake fluid):
>
>$885
>
>gulp
>
>What the hell cost that much?!? I understand that shop labor rates are
>high, and the time for the service is 5 hrs. But that doesn't even
>account for half of the bill! I guess you can factor in the "black
>gold" and filter for another $75-80, but that still only puts you at
>$400! I'ma hafta go have a talk with them boys and look over their
>mathematics, I think...
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