Oilman
Well-known member
I contacted my local dealer regarding the upcoming 40,000 Mile service on my 2003 Jetta. The quoted price and list of services is at the end of the post, but a few questions for the collective mind:
Most of this appears to be simple look and see stuff, that 1) I can do and 2) Many techs would likely skip over.
Can anyone give me a ballpark on the material cost of the replacement items listed in the service recommendation Filters, Oil, etc.?
I'm capable of attempting this myself, but my biggest drawback is time. I have two youngsters so my weekends are pretty full.
Long story short: Is it worth having the dealer do it?
General thoughts?
They run about $510.95+tax and this is what all they do. If you need an appointment or anything else just email back.
thanks.
40,000 80,000 120,000 MILE SERVICE
Engine: Change oil and oil filter
Engine: Check for leaks
Exhaust system: Check for damage and leaks
Fuel filter: replace
Battery: check electrolyte level
Battery: check
Door check straps: Lubricate
V-belt: Check tension and condition; adjust if necessary
Windshield washer: Check oil level; add if necessary; check for leaks
Automatic transmission: check for leaks
Automatic transmission final drive oil: Check level and for leaks; add if necessary
Wheels: rotate from front to rear
Headlights: adjust
Tires/spare wheel: check condition and pressure
Brake system: Check condition and pressure
Brake system: Check for damage/leaks, brake pad thickness, brake fluid level, flush.
Spark plugs: replace
Interior and exterior lights: check function
Air suspension: check for damage/leaks
Underbody: check for damage.
Air cleaner: replace filter element
Cooling system: check coolant level; add if necessary
Dust and pollen filter
Ribbed belt: check condition
Power steering: check fluid level
Drive shafts: Check Boots
Front axle: Check dust seals on ball joints, tie rod ends; check tie rods
Engine: change oil and oil filter
Engine: check for leaks
Exhaust system: Check for damage and leaks
Water separator: Drain water (TDI engine only)
Battery: check electrolyte level
Battery: Check
Door check straps: Lubricate
Dust and pollen filter (where applicable): Replace.
Cooling system: check coolant level; add if necessary
Windshield washer: check fluid level; add if necessary
Automatic shift lock: Check operation including park/neutral/safety switch
Automatic transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: Check oil level; add if necessary; check for leaks
Wheels: rotate from front to rear
Tires/spare wheel: check condition and pressure
Brake system: fluid flush, Check for damage/leaks, brake pad thickness and fluid level
Drive shafts: check boots
On-Board diagnostic system: check fault memory: purge if necessary
Roof frame: Clean and lubricate
Front axle: check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends; check tie rods.
Headlights: Adjust
Rear spoiler: Lubricate (New Beetle only)
12V starter and auxiliary battery: check
Airbag system: visual check every 12 months regardless of mileage
Road test: check kick down, braking, steering, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power accessories and electrical systems
Tires: check tread depth, adjust tire pressures if necessary
Tire pressure monitoring system sensors: check battery charge, replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if necessary (where applicable)
Convertible top: Check function and check roll-over protection with convertible top open.
4 CYL. $475.95 + TAX 6 CYL. $495.95 + TAX W8 $519.95 + TAX
With synthetic oil
4 CYL. $ 505.95 + TAX 6 CYL. $525.95 + TAX W8 $549.95 + TAX
5 CYL. $ 525.95+TAX
TOUAREG ALL WITH SYNTHETIC OIL
$ 659.95 + TAX
Most of this appears to be simple look and see stuff, that 1) I can do and 2) Many techs would likely skip over.
Can anyone give me a ballpark on the material cost of the replacement items listed in the service recommendation Filters, Oil, etc.?
I'm capable of attempting this myself, but my biggest drawback is time. I have two youngsters so my weekends are pretty full.
Long story short: Is it worth having the dealer do it?
General thoughts?
They run about $510.95+tax and this is what all they do. If you need an appointment or anything else just email back.
thanks.
40,000 80,000 120,000 MILE SERVICE
Engine: Change oil and oil filter
Engine: Check for leaks
Exhaust system: Check for damage and leaks
Fuel filter: replace
Battery: check electrolyte level
Battery: check
Door check straps: Lubricate
V-belt: Check tension and condition; adjust if necessary
Windshield washer: Check oil level; add if necessary; check for leaks
Automatic transmission: check for leaks
Automatic transmission final drive oil: Check level and for leaks; add if necessary
Wheels: rotate from front to rear
Headlights: adjust
Tires/spare wheel: check condition and pressure
Brake system: Check condition and pressure
Brake system: Check for damage/leaks, brake pad thickness, brake fluid level, flush.
Spark plugs: replace
Interior and exterior lights: check function
Air suspension: check for damage/leaks
Underbody: check for damage.
Air cleaner: replace filter element
Cooling system: check coolant level; add if necessary
Dust and pollen filter
Ribbed belt: check condition
Power steering: check fluid level
Drive shafts: Check Boots
Front axle: Check dust seals on ball joints, tie rod ends; check tie rods
Engine: change oil and oil filter
Engine: check for leaks
Exhaust system: Check for damage and leaks
Water separator: Drain water (TDI engine only)
Battery: check electrolyte level
Battery: Check
Door check straps: Lubricate
Dust and pollen filter (where applicable): Replace.
Cooling system: check coolant level; add if necessary
Windshield washer: check fluid level; add if necessary
Automatic shift lock: Check operation including park/neutral/safety switch
Automatic transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: Check oil level; add if necessary; check for leaks
Wheels: rotate from front to rear
Tires/spare wheel: check condition and pressure
Brake system: fluid flush, Check for damage/leaks, brake pad thickness and fluid level
Drive shafts: check boots
On-Board diagnostic system: check fault memory: purge if necessary
Roof frame: Clean and lubricate
Front axle: check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends; check tie rods.
Headlights: Adjust
Rear spoiler: Lubricate (New Beetle only)
12V starter and auxiliary battery: check
Airbag system: visual check every 12 months regardless of mileage
Road test: check kick down, braking, steering, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power accessories and electrical systems
Tires: check tread depth, adjust tire pressures if necessary
Tire pressure monitoring system sensors: check battery charge, replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if necessary (where applicable)
Convertible top: Check function and check roll-over protection with convertible top open.
4 CYL. $475.95 + TAX 6 CYL. $495.95 + TAX W8 $519.95 + TAX
With synthetic oil
4 CYL. $ 505.95 + TAX 6 CYL. $525.95 + TAX W8 $549.95 + TAX
5 CYL. $ 525.95+TAX
TOUAREG ALL WITH SYNTHETIC OIL
$ 659.95 + TAX