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#80 of 180 cost of 7500 mile service by jch123 Sep 01, 2004 (8:59 pm)
Paid $165.00 for 7500 mile service, did I just got ripped off? What are people paying?   Also, notice the sheetmetals get dents easily, any solutions?
#81 of 180 re: by sbcooke Sep 08, 2004 (10:03 am)
Did they change the VTM fluid? VTM fluid, oil change...$165 isn't bad.
#82 of 180 VTM change '04 by mark Sep 24, 2004 (11:45 am)
In searching the archives, it was noted that the VTM changes were recommended at 7500 and 30,000 and every 30K following. I have a '04 MDX that is just turning 7300 miles. I called the selling dealer who quoted $120 + tax for the rear VTM fluid change, another dealer quoted $68.00; so I figured a third call was in order. The service writer indicated the VTM fluid change, for an 04 in regular service was 15K, 30K and every 30K after that. I then checked with Acura customer service who affirmed the 3rd opinion (I didn't have the vehicle nor manual at my office during all this). I intend on changing fluids at the prescribed intervals since we rarely keep our vehicles beyond the warranty in any case.   Opinions?
#84 of 180 15,000 mi Service and Beyond by mjtian Jan 26, 2005 (10:51 am)
I spent $175 when the Service light came on for my '02 MDX at 7,500 mi and when it turned 15,000 it cost mt $375. The dealer went on and on about the VTM fluids and that at 7,500 mi they only replaced part of it and that now it is getting a complete change. I got the little service booklet from them and realized that they recommended service every 15,000 mi. Is that overkill? I never serviced my Toyota Camry and it runs fine. Also, what do you all think about bringing the MDX to the Honda dealerships? With the Honda Pilot, I figure they should know a little about the MDX as well right? I am just afraid that it may void my warranty. I love this vehicle, but between paying MSRP, waiting for it to arrive and the endless trips to the dealership, I can't help but feel ripped off! Replies to this message: phild_mason (Jan 27, 2005 2:16 pm) fndlyfmrflyr (Jan 28, 2005 2:31 am) phillybigeasy (Mar 05, 2005 8:41 am)
#85 of 180 Re: 15,000 mi Service and Beyond [mjtian] by phild_mason Jan 27, 2005 (2:16 pm)
Replying to: mjtian (Jan 26, 2005 10:51 am) Most dealers will try to push you to the "severe" intervals. Truth be told few people qualify for severe. You need to stand firm and tell them to back off. You can do work at a Honda dealers also. From underneather the Pilot and MDX are just about identical.   Finally, you can do it yourself. It if fairly easy to change the VTM and oil the main maintenance items.
#86 of 180 Re: 15,000 mi Service and Beyond [mjtian] by fndlyfmrflyr Jan 28, 2005 (2:31 am)
Replying to: mjtian (Jan 26, 2005 10:51 am) Around here Acura dealers charge $80 to $90 to change the VTM fluid. The Honda dealer charges $50. Same job, same fluid. The fluid costs about $20 per gallon and it takes about three quarts. Fluid change interval is at 30K odometer multiples after the first change at 7500 miles.   You will not void your warranty as long as you have documentation that the service was done in a timely manner (even if you do it yourself).   My current Acura dealer thinks a lot of his service (high prices), but does give a free loaner and has matched a lower price for service in the past. Replies to this message: phillybigeasy (Mar 05, 2005 8:41 am)
#87 of 180 Tires by steve290 Mar 03, 2005 (6:24 am)
Any other tire choices for an 02 MDX besides the Goodyear or Michelin? I got great mileage out of Goodyears and was going to change to Michelin, but heard a lot of negative comments about them. I had assumed that the Michelins were better than the Goodyears because they put them on the Touring model. Any thoughts? Replies to this message: fndlyfmrflyr (Mar 05, 2005 12:29 am)
#88 of 180 Steve290 by hopeitsfriday Mar 03, 2005 (4:35 pm)
The Michelin cross terrain has a much better traction rating than the Good year integrity, but it cost almost twice as much. The Goodyear Fortera HL and the Yokohama Geolandar H/T-S are also good choices, at about $35 cheaper than the cross terrain.
#89 of 180 Re: Tires [steve290] by fndlyfmrflyr Mar 05, 2005 (12:29 am)
Replying to: steve290 (Mar 03, 2005 6:24 am) The only negative I have for the Michelin Cross Terrains on my MDX is they do not grip well during fast cornering. Ride is very good, can't complain about noise, they've been okay in the wet, and they wear well. CR did not rate them highly though.

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