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166 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 3:43 PM
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We purchased a '08 Civic back in December after driving a '97 Civic for years. Oil changes (at the dealer) with multi-point inspections on the the '97 were costing me about $25. Oil changes with inspections on the '08 are costing me about $50. I can't tell what's different, and therefore can't justify the difference in price. What is the difference between an "oil change" with free multi-point inspection, and an "A1" or "B1" service, for example. Can anyone help clarify this for me?
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Replying to: civictory (Jul 08, 2008 9:23 am) Probably not much. First of all, per the owner's manual A only means oil change (no inspection listed.) If there is a 1 along with the letter, that's a simple tire rotation. B stands for the following: Replace engine oil and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Inspect suspension components Inspect driveshaft boots Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS) Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids Inspect exhaust system# Inspect fuel lines and connections# If they're charging you $50 and not telling you why, I'd look around for somewhere to take the vehicle for scheduled maintenance. I got a coupon in the mail from my Honda dealer for a $25 oil change with multi-point inspection. Did they charge you for a tire rotation perhaps? Did you usually get that with the 97?
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Replying to: jet10000 (Jul 08, 2008 6:11 pm) Thanks for clarifying. You're right; they're charging me for tire rotations, which I was not getting on the old Civic. (Rotations were free at the place I purchased the tires.) There's still a bit of a discrepancy in pricing, though... They quoted me $88 for a B-1. The tire rotation/balance accounts for $40 of that, meaning they are charging me $48 for the "B" portion of the service. I also received a coupon for a $25 oil change with free 27-point inspection. Any idea if that inspection includes the same items as the "B" service?
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Replying to: civictory (Jul 09, 2008 5:19 am) I don't know if it is exactly the same. I have a 2008 Civic, with 11,000 miles. I've done the A-1 maintenance and am getting close to the next one. (I'm assuming it could be B-1.) I will probably just tell them to do the regular oil change with the normal included 27 point inspection for the very reason that I don't want to pay an extra $48 bill for a B inspection. I'm very consistent as far as following the schedule in regards to changing oil, fluid, filters, etc., per the maintenance schedule. But with a 2008 that's under factory warranty, the included 27 point inspection I feel should be enough to catch any major items that may be happening with the vehicle. |
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I am picking up my first brand new car this afternoon--2008 Honda Civic LX!! I am so excited and I want to take really good care of it so I have a oil change question. So far the car has 12 miles on it--when should I go for the first oil change. I have heard for the first one it should be around 500 miles but I am not sure. 
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Replying to: anitasues (Jul 21, 2008 7:42 am) To answer your question... Honda's have an oil life indicator. On your Civic, press the trip odometer button (on the console, to the left of the steering wheel) until you see "Oil Life." The remaining "life" of the oil will be displayed in terms of percentage. Being new, your car should say 100%. When the oil life eventually gets to 15%, an orange wrench will light up on your dash indicating it's time for an oil change. The good news is that newer cars can go a lot longer between oil changes. You won't need to change your oil until you reach 5,000 or 6,000 miles. Hope that answers your question. Have fun in your new car! |
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Replying to: anitasues (Jul 21, 2008 7:42 am) Best Regards, Shipo |
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Does anyone know how to reset the Civic 'Maintenance Minder' for the Oil change. I would like to do my own oil and filter changes, but don't know how to reset the stupid computer! Thanks Mike
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Replying to: michael1105 (Aug 09, 2008 7:02 am) 
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| My first car was a 57 Chevy that wasn't very old. First Civic was a new 1975 model. Many cars in-between, mostly European/Japanese. I've NEVER seen an oil change as difficult as in the Si. I would like to meet the person(s) who allowed it to be that way. Surely it wasn't "designed". The answer is to get a wrench that tightens and grips well to loosen the factory overtightened oil filter. Then tighten the new one as described on the filter; and from then on, you can hand loosen it. I do mine while laying on the garage floor so it is possible to do. Pack rags over all the places that the oil will leak on to IOT minimize a mess, which will occur. After the change, use a degreaser(such as Gunk) on the backside of the engine, if desired, and wash off the oil that will get on the back of the engine/suspension . I still love the car! | |
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