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#68 of 149 Re: Different Dealers = Different Recommended Maintenance [axiomowner] by driley99 Mar 20, 2006 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: axiomowner (Feb 20, 2006 7:34 am) I called for my xA 15K, and dealer wanted $300 for oil change and inspections. I took it to my non-dealer mechanic and got the service recommended in manual for MUCH less AND they fixed a slow leak (nail in tire) I'd had since almost new, which missed dealers notice on the 5K and 10K tire rotations.   I would prefer a Scion rep did the work, but I was not prepared to spend that much at 15K.   The manual both says that you can get maintenance work outside of dealership, but it also says somewhere else that it "may" not void warranty. What this means, I hope I don't have to find out.   Anyone else who does there own work or gets it elsewhere? How does dealer respond to warranty afterwards? Replies to this message: sighon6 (Apr 22, 2006 1:11 pm) sighon6 (Apr 22, 2006 1:17 pm)
#69 of 149 maintenance by tundradude Mar 21, 2006 (7:56 am)
Personally, other than the oil changes and tire rotations, just do the 60K service only unless something comes up. I do this for my cars since they are heavily used. The only exception is my truck which is 30K since its pulls my RV.   I have great dealer service and all the work is done there except for the tires (after the first set).
#70 of 149 one exception by gtw Mar 21, 2006 (3:40 pm)
change the radiator fluid and transmission oil at 30K Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (Jan 28, 2007 8:19 am)
#71 of 149 Don't skip the above... by iluvmysephia1 Mar 21, 2006 (4:03 pm)
I'll 2nd that emotion. Those are both vital to the continued smooth usage of your powertrain.
#73 of 149 Drive Shaft bolt service? by james49 Apr 02, 2006 (2:14 pm)
I agree with Mobil 1 oil and K&N air filters, Pure One and WIX oil filters. Also, trans flush at 30k miles. Also added air horns to be heard. Maintenance manual says to "tighten drive shaft bolt" at 15,000 miles. Does anyone know which specific bolt they are referring to, I have checked all that I could find and they are at correct torque? Replies to this message: jimw0238 (Apr 03, 2006 9:55 pm)
#74 of 149 Re: Drive Shaft bolt service? [james49] by jimw0238 Apr 03, 2006 (9:55 pm)
Replying to: james49 (Apr 02, 2006 2:14 pm) that would be the big nut that is located on the axle end at each front wheel......
#75 of 149 Bolt or nut? by aatherton Apr 04, 2006 (3:47 pm)
The manual calls it a bolt, not a nut. A big nut on the end of the axle sounds like it would torque the wheel bearings. Where is the drive shaft bolt? Replies to this message: jimw0238 (Apr 13, 2006 9:33 pm)
#76 of 149 Re: To purchase extended warranty or not? Xa 2006 [time123] by cdbva Apr 08, 2006 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: time123 (Feb 21, 2006 10:37 am) Geico offered me an extended (7 year) warranty for $500 with $250 deductible. If I were going to get one, that's what I'd get. However, I'm with you on Toyota reliability. And if there's a problem, $750 will probably cover a lot of it. Dealer offered one for $1800. As if.
#77 of 149 Valve adjustment by bartpg Apr 09, 2006 (10:53 pm)
Anyone have their valves adjusted yet? This looks to be a costly affair, requiring lots of labor for teardown (camshafts need to be removed!) and rebuild. My guess would be ~$500, not including probable timing belt replacement and associated parts. Replies to this message: james49 (Apr 12, 2006 5:13 pm)

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