80K's KM service?

[vp920b]

Hi all,

I just wondering about 80 K's service.

What needs to be done? My car already 78100 Kilos. So maybe next month will do 80K's service.

Then how about brake fluid? Is it need to be flush? And can I change to DOT 4 brake fluid?

I feel that my brake pedal seem to be a bit deep (not really sensitive in brake and I want good braking power). Is it from the fluid? Or what? I recently changed the brake pads to Bendix General CT, around 1.5 months ago.


Thanks

Naldo

[Drew]

Hi Naldo,

can't go past Ross Fraser at Cromwood Autos in Burwood...

all our out-of-warranty servicing is done by Ross... he uses genuine parts, and charges bucket loads less than Subaru

[vp920b]

Thanks Drew for your reply.

How much does he charge per hour?

Thanks

[Drew]

not sure Naldo, but to give you a comparison to Subaru, for my Forester XT, the 100k service is scheduled at $1600, and at mates rates, I could have got it at $1400...

Ross did it, including genuine parts for just over $800....

[vp920b]

Sounds a good deal for me...

Can I get the address?

Just by PM please.


Thank you Drew.

Naldo

[vp920b]

Just did my 80,000 KM service.

This time pretty cheap, since I want my brake fluid to change to DOT 4 and spark plugs. Oil, wiper blades, adjusting hood, pedal noise everything fixed.

Costs $250.

But I want to know about the sealing something in the Spark Plug.

It says now my spark plug sealant and gasket need to be change on the next service since it contains a bit oil. and it will costs around $250.

Is it that expensive?

Thanks

[teK--]

Well the spark plug is sealed by a crush washer so I'm not sure what you mean??

[vp920b]

Well the spark plug is sealed by a crush washer so I'm not sure what you mean??

I think sealed by something I guess? Not really sure. Maybe the crush washer.

Is that thing really costs $250?

Cheers Jim

[Drew]

Hey Naldo,

who did the service for you?

[vp920b]

Subaru specialist. It's in Box Hill, from the first time I bought the car I always service at that place.

Did a good job but sometimes a bit rip off.

Why?

Cheers

[Drew]

just curious, seeing you asked for recommendations...

[vp920b]

Yup, I do need recommendation for this one. Because I think it's a bit expensive.

Cheers

[Kekotic]

Everything is too expensive for you Naldo

[teK--]

It's still not clear what this spark plug seal is!

[vp920b]

Everything is too expensive for you Naldo

Well, if you can save at least $50 or maybe $100, then I can save my money to installing my Billies or maybe buy more detailing stuff for your car mate. hehe.