15,000 mile matanience
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15,000 mile matanience
Hey, im due for a 15k service according to my sticker that was stuck on my window from the last service. Now, I talked to the service manager at the chevy dealer and he said really they dont normally do at 15k mile service but one at a 18k mile on. Do you all think that it will be ok for me to what until 18k or not and what service application do you all suggest me getting because they have many differnt services to chose from they go up to about $600 .
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From: Ocean Springs MS
Originally Posted by Doooom03
Hey, im due for a 15k service according to my sticker that was stuck on my window from the last service. Now, I talked to the service manager at the chevy dealer and he said really they dont normally do at 15k mile service but one at a 18k mile on. Do you all think that it will be ok for me to what until 18k or not and what service application do you all suggest me getting because they have many differnt services to chose from they go up to about $600 .
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Ok for $392.00 this is what the guy suggested, -Hall "by Your Side" oil change service, lubricate all locks handles and hinges, Rotate and adjust tire pressure, Inspect complete brake system, Inspect steering and suspension components, Inspect air and crankcase ventilation filters, Top off all fluids, "Hall By Your Side" roadside assistance, Rotate and balance all four tires, FIS-Wynn's fuell service, RDS,FDS-Front/Rear diff. svc, oil+rotation, Bilstein Engine flush.
So is this worth the money? If not what should I get? Thanks.
So is this worth the money? If not what should I get? Thanks.
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From: Mustang OK
IMO, the dealer's service department is looking to make some quick and easy money off you. As others mentioned above, your really should review the recommened maintenace schedule in your owner's manual. You should find the recommended schedule in Section 6 of your manual. Good luck. 
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From: Augusta GA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by silverz06vette
Get your oil changed and you will be fine.
Plus the owners manual has all the sugested milage interval maint checks and services as well. IMO, you add what you need by what you do with your car, for example, in Feb, I was about to break my HPDE cherry, so I had the brake pads replaced (pulled the old pads and they where fine and I didn't need them but I went with new ones for piece of mind) new fluid (old stuff was fine on the street but I was not going to take anychances) coolant flush too (same as before as it was fine...).IMO it is all about what you are doing with youor car. A weekend only car needs much less than a car that is running a HPDE or 1/4 mile runs once a week. Good luck!
Dave
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From: Ocean Springs MS
Apparently, you didn't like my first reply. However, I repeat, according to the owner's manual, change your oil when the DIC tells you to, or once per year. At 15K, inspect your air filter and replace if necessary. Repeat at 30 and 45K. That is the only GM recommended service until 50K.
If you like throwing away money, follow the recommendations of the guy taking it, your dealer.
BTW - You have different size tires, front and back, so anyone telling you you need a tire rotation is a moron or thief!
If you like throwing away money, follow the recommendations of the guy taking it, your dealer.
BTW - You have different size tires, front and back, so anyone telling you you need a tire rotation is a moron or thief!
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From: Redsox, Pats, Celts & Bruins !!! Redsox Nation !!!
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As you can tell from above, it is a dealership scam. Just follow the GM guide and you'll be more than fine. I love it when a dealer tries to tell you to replace the fuel filter at 15000 miles. 
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From: Sun Devil Country
Originally Posted by Doooom03
Hey, im due for a 15k service according to my sticker that was stuck on my window from the last service. Now, I talked to the service manager at the chevy dealer and he said really they dont normally do at 15k mile service but one at a 18k mile on. Do you all think that it will be ok for me to what until 18k or not and what service application do you all suggest me getting because they have many differnt services to chose from they go up to about $600 .
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From: Rockbridge OH
Originally Posted by rockrz
Don't forget to have them check your blinker fluid and muffler belt. Should only add another $100 
, didn't offer to service the Flux Capacitor for an extra $150! 
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by BuckIVette
I can't believe that the dealer, aka , didn't offer to service the Flux Capacitor for an extra $150!
, didn't offer to service the Flux Capacitor for an extra $150!