How much for a service...

marcs_sp20 · 22-01-2006, 12:59 AM

hey guys.

My car is up for a service, it needs it 80,000K service done (well over that but oh well...) and was just wondering how much would like ultratune or the like charge for a service.

I have little knowledge in this area as this is my first service since acquiring this car and is a little different than spending like $20 to give my old gem a service when it needed one.....

I live in ippy if anyone is interested.

Marc

Red Frog · 22-01-2006, 02:30 AM

use a local mechanic. stay clear of ultratune imo. but really, u can do the 80K service yourself. the main thing is to change the oil and oil filter, clean out the air filter/replace, clean/replace spark plugs, rotate tyres, check for leaks/broken hoses/exhaust system is intact, check suspension under the car for any loose bolts, etc, check the lights are all working + interior controls are in working order, check battery, radiator, coolant, brake, power steering & windscreen washer fluids are topped up, adjust the clutch if it's a manual. and that's about it. really the oil is the only bugger of it, but if u were servicing a gemini b4, then the SP20 shouldn't be 2 hard. it's the 100K service that, if u want, can be sent to a mechanic.

marcs_sp20 · 22-01-2006, 09:55 AM

So what oils do people recommend I put in the SP20??

Money is no issue so what brand and weightage should i get??

Marc

Laser the Amazer · 22-01-2006, 02:32 PM

ultra tune is a franchised company

some are good some are bad. just like every workshop

80,000km service is a major

you need oil and filter change

coolant change

brake fluid change

new spark plugs

new air cleaner

Gearbox oil needs to be replaced

general check over of everything else

Mazda should charge about $400-450 for this service

Rob

mrpayner · 22-01-2006, 02:57 PM

I would recommend going to your mazda dealership and asking for a printout and estimate on the cost for servicing at 80thou km's.. i've done this in the past with no worries.

AP

Cosmo Dude · 22-01-2006, 05:20 PM

For a car new to you a mechanic probably should do the job. If they tell you that the car has problems then ask them for a quote and take the quote to the place of purchase for it to be done under warenty

22-01-2006, 12:59 AM	#1
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	How much for a service... hey guys. My car is up for a service, it needs it 80,000K service done (well over that but oh well...) and was just wondering how much would like ultratune or the like charge for a service. I have little knowledge in this area as this is my first service since acquiring this car and is a little different than spending like $20 to give my old gem a service when it needed one..... I live in ippy if anyone is interested. Marc

22-01-2006, 02:30 AM	#2
Red Frog Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shepherds Bush, London BABY Car: My feet :p Posts: 1,292	use a local mechanic. stay clear of ultratune imo. but really, u can do the 80K service yourself. the main thing is to change the oil and oil filter, clean out the air filter/replace, clean/replace spark plugs, rotate tyres, check for leaks/broken hoses/exhaust system is intact, check suspension under the car for any loose bolts, etc, check the lights are all working + interior controls are in working order, check battery, radiator, coolant, brake, power steering & windscreen washer fluids are topped up, adjust the clutch if it's a manual. and that's about it. really the oil is the only bugger of it, but if u were servicing a gemini b4, then the SP20 shouldn't be 2 hard. it's the 100K service that, if u want, can be sent to a mechanic. __________________ I don't need drugs. I'm just high on twisties

22-01-2006, 02:32 PM	#4
Laser the Amazer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wollongong Posts: 559	ultra tune is a franchised company some are good some are bad. just like every workshop 80,000km service is a major you need oil and filter change coolant change brake fluid change new spark plugs new air cleaner Gearbox oil needs to be replaced general check over of everything else Mazda should charge about $400-450 for this service Rob __________________ what do u write here again???

22-01-2006, 02:57 PM	#5
mrpayner Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: -37.561609, 143.854814 Car: 2013 Mazda 6 GT Sedan - Soul Red Posts: 3,517 View Photos By: mrpayner	I would recommend going to your mazda dealership and asking for a printout and estimate on the cost for servicing at 80thou km's.. i've done this in the past with no worries. AP __________________ 2013 Mazda6 Diesel GT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[Formerly] 2004 Mazda6 Luxury Sport

22-01-2006, 05:20 PM	#6
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	For a car new to you a mechanic probably should do the job. If they tell you that the car has problems then ask them for a quote and take the quote to the place of purchase for it to be done under warenty __________________ My 'stina Hatch

22-01-2006, 09:55 AM	#3
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	So what oils do people recommend I put in the SP20?? Money is no issue so what brand and weightage should i get?? Marc

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Home Service Tips	jgibson	Performance & General Maintenance	15	14-11-2005 11:00 AM
A bunch of questions for you all	shojun	Performance & General Maintenance	12	02-12-2004 11:15 AM
100k Service Questions	John Doe	Performance & General Maintenance	9	02-01-2004 01:28 PM
80,000km service	sirex	Performance & General Maintenance	5	15-06-2003 07:33 PM
Warning: Never use Gold Coast Mazda to service you car!!!	CRA23	General Automotive Talk	2	24-04-2003 06:19 PM