My 06 just passed 80k this past weekend. I will be taking her in for an oil change within the next couple of weeks and I'm expecting the dealer to give me a long list of recommendations for my 80k service. What specifically should I pay attention to and potentially service, whether it is by them, myself, or another shop?

My transmission was replaced in April of 2010 and serviced in April of 2011. I had the brake pads replaced and rotors turned last Fall and replaced the front struts a little over a year ago as well. I am planning to replace the rear shocks in the near future.

I have not serviced my power steering or brake systems since I have owned the vehicle (November 2009).

No other major components have been serviced or replaced since my purchase.

Thanks!

 

There is not much the dealer could recommend...you have changed out most of it, setting aside you rear shocks, which you are planning you do.. I am thinking your rotors...turning them is not always a fail-safe option. They might be now at the end of their life.

If I were you, I would change out the coolant and have the AC serviced if you haven't already done so. This is preventive maintenance. If you haven't done your coolant, then get that done, and the same for your AC. Changing your coolant will flush out silt and particulate that builds up in the cooling system. Recharging the AC will re-lubricate your AC components. And, obliviously, getting those two aforementioned things done will get them looking at all the hoses and connectors to ensure the systems are sealed.

 

Please don't perpetuate this myth. An automobile AC system is sealed and needs absolutely no maintenance. The compressor should be engaged occasionally in the winter months to circulate the refrigerant & oil, but no flush or replacement is necessary.

 

I personally would just take it into the dealer, do a oil/filter change and let them make their recommendations and go from there, you don't have to have it done there. but again i dont hold onto a car that long, i have problems getting them to 50k. As far as the a/c goes. that is one of the things that if it aint broke don't screw with it.

 

Your point, baring failure of the mechanical parts, seals and the like, is that oil can never break down, deteriorate, or even be contaminated prior to being installed?

 

oil does break down and coolant is lost no matter how hard its sealed. and it not sealed 100%. after 10 years i would suggest a recharge. not a flush.. you don't ever need to flush your old refrigerant.. yes oil breaks down but not in any significant amount in 100k miles. and certainly not enough to destroy mechanical parts.

strictly speaking about oil in a sealed uncontaminated ac system.

 

Thanks guys!

I actually had a leaky hose, so my A/C has been recharged within the last year... forgot about that

I guess I will just hope they don't give me the run around like I got at 60k.

I typically shop around for the best price on services and repairs I don't want to/have time to do myself, but I feel as if the dealer is the best place to go for diagnostics and what not.

 

if you are low on refrigerant do not run your ac. the refrigerant also contains lubricant which keeps the mechanical parts moving freely. running your ac with low refrigerant would be like running your car with low oil.