So the Mazda Dealership recommends to get a 30,000 and 60,000 miles preventative maintance done to my car. The work includes a laundry list of things they do or check on the car. I have 33,000 miles on my 07 MS3 and I am wondering if this is worth the 511 dollars they said it would be. Or should I just do the regular oil changes and the other regular maintanence work. Has anyone else got the preventative mainanence done to their car and do they feel a difference and was it worth it?? thanks in advance.
Recommended 30,000 mile perventative maintanence
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andrew.savage
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- 2006 Mazda 3 5-Door
I have a MZ3 but I think that I can atest to the maintenance. I have had the 30, 45, and 60K done. All in all cost me probably like 800 dollars. I would def recomend doing the scheduled maintenance. I know there is a stigma with dealerships but especially if you still have the warrantee, get these done because little things will be covered and if you have no money troubles, it feels good to walk out of there knowing everything that is visible to be inspected is working properly.
Silver Ecstasy
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It just seems like such a rip-off..
It's like when you get an oil change and they check-mark all those things they inspected. Did they REALLY inspect your wiper blades, tire tread and brake pads? Did they REALLY lube the door hinges and whatnot? Hell no..it's just check-marked as a job well done. Thanks for the "visual" jack move!
It's like when you get an oil change and they check-mark all those things they inspected. Did they REALLY inspect your wiper blades, tire tread and brake pads? Did they REALLY lube the door hinges and whatnot? Hell no..it's just check-marked as a job well done. Thanks for the "visual" jack move!
depends on the dealer or shop. I take mine to a local shop to get oil changes and they actually do check everything. So then its worth it IMO.
They sure as heck checked mine because they put the tread remaining on the work order and it matched the tread I had measured a couple months back.
I also noticed white lithium grease residue on my door handle, so I know they greased up the hinges. I'm never happy about mess left in my car, but a quick spray and wipe gets rid of the residue, so I'm just happy they did the proper maintenance.
I am pretty positive that it is listed in your manual.
andrew.savage
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- 2006 Mazda 3 5-Door
You are completely positive. I saw it in there the other day.
so i am guessing its worth it then. They told me at the dealership that they were going to clean brakes, transmission flush, lube everything, even change the oil at the same time. I hope they dont just check the areas and not really do anything. I feel like i always get pumped up the arse when i take a car to the dealership.
Silver Ecstasy
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No one likes the feeling of being violated (nuts)
Transmission flush isn't necessarily required until almost 100k, and I don't know how they're going to "Clean the brakes" without actually saying "You know, these things are pretty worn down, you should get these replaced while we're at it." It's one thing if the 30k package included ACTUAL MAINTENANCE costs as well (ie. Oil Change, Pads, resurface rotors). Legitimate maintenance. Not a "dealer maintenance opportunity".
I hear ya, but they are a business and if they charged the "actual" cost of maintaining your car, they'd be out of business. =) It's easy to take advantage of someone that doesn't know anything about vehicle maintenance and relies on a shop to do it for them.
That brings up a good point. Watch out for some dealers that create their own packages that are above the recommended maintenance stated in your manual. And of course you're charged extra for it. Just make sure you know what you're getting.
does anyone know or can list like the main 5-10 things that need to get done on the MS3 so I can tell them that is all I wwant done. Another question, does the tune-up include any computer or ecu work that only a dealership can do? If not then i should just go to a mom an pop shop that can do all the flushing and work for a way cheaper price.
if they did than that would def be worth it
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- 2010 Mazda5 GT
Per Mazda USA's Web site for light duty vehicles (heavy duty is different):
30,000 Miles
30,000 Miles
- If necessary, inspect, repair, clean, adjust or replace Cooling system , Fuel lines and hoses *2 , Brake lines, hoses and connections , Disc brakes , Steering operation and linkages , Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play , Driveshaft dust boots
- Lubricate All locks and hinges
- Replace Engine oil , Engine oil filter
- Tighten Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
MikeHTally
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- 2008.5 Speed3, 2006 Chrysler 300C, 2003 Ram 1500
Seriously doubt the valves have much to adjust, but I dunno. Most of the "maintenance" can be DIY or pay a shop half that $500. Better chance of it being done if you DIY.
///M Compact
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I change the transmission/final drive or transaxle oil every 30K on my track rats and every 50K on my street cars. Cheap insurance in my opinion. FWIW, my dealer(Kings Mazda, Cincinnati) DOES check everything Mazda calls for(and yes, they DO lube the hood, door, and hatch latches/hinges).
well i just went to Lube center to get a oil change and a part of their service is to check all fluids and fluid levels. I saw him check each one and then put it on this board that has little holes to hold the different fluids from each part of my car, he showed me that everything was in excellent condition. the only thing that was really dirty was the power steering fluid. It was brown when it was supposed to be red. For me to spend 600 dollars on what would have been replacing perfectly fine fluids except for the power steering is just ridiculous. That was almost all the proof I need that the dealership does not care what condition it is, they will say yes we need to replace.
My trip to the dealership about 3 weeks ago went like this:
I went in to ask to get the free check on the car that mazda does, and i also mentioned that i would like to possibly get the 30,000 preventative maintenance. He said ok come back tomorrow and drop it off. So next day i dropped it off and they were even kind enough to drive me back to my house (and in all my years of owning cars ive never had someone drive me to my house) i thought i was going to have to wait at the dealership. He asked if i noticed anything wrong with the car that they could check. I mentioned:
1. I notice that when i turn my wheel all the way to the right i hear a pop noise. ( in another thread i mentioned about this and how i got this replaced under manu. warranty.)
2. Some times the car bucks in the morning (i said it might be due to the really cold weather here in maryland)
So about 3 hours later the guy calls me and says that they did not see a issue with the popping noise coming from my right front wheel. And that yes I would NEED the maintenance package done on my car. In my head I was like wow that's it you cant even tell me what the condition of the car is overall. If there is any major issues. Nope all they could tell me is "give me your money and your car will run the same way and yes we will replace your already excellent condition fluids and replace it with excellent condition fluid.
All in all I went to Lube Center spent 25 minutes there and found out what was actually needing to be replaced and he showed me and i was able to visibly see what was bad and what was good. I think that was the answer for me is that I AM NOT SPENDING 600 DOLLARS ON THAT BS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE!!!!
Oh and if Lubing door hatches and hinges is hard then, im going to shoot myself. Cause if i know how to put on a condom and lube there Im sure lubing door hinges and hood locks could not be that much more difficult.
My trip to the dealership about 3 weeks ago went like this:
I went in to ask to get the free check on the car that mazda does, and i also mentioned that i would like to possibly get the 30,000 preventative maintenance. He said ok come back tomorrow and drop it off. So next day i dropped it off and they were even kind enough to drive me back to my house (and in all my years of owning cars ive never had someone drive me to my house) i thought i was going to have to wait at the dealership. He asked if i noticed anything wrong with the car that they could check. I mentioned:
1. I notice that when i turn my wheel all the way to the right i hear a pop noise. ( in another thread i mentioned about this and how i got this replaced under manu. warranty.)
2. Some times the car bucks in the morning (i said it might be due to the really cold weather here in maryland)
So about 3 hours later the guy calls me and says that they did not see a issue with the popping noise coming from my right front wheel. And that yes I would NEED the maintenance package done on my car. In my head I was like wow that's it you cant even tell me what the condition of the car is overall. If there is any major issues. Nope all they could tell me is "give me your money and your car will run the same way and yes we will replace your already excellent condition fluids and replace it with excellent condition fluid.
All in all I went to Lube Center spent 25 minutes there and found out what was actually needing to be replaced and he showed me and i was able to visibly see what was bad and what was good. I think that was the answer for me is that I AM NOT SPENDING 600 DOLLARS ON THAT BS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE!!!!
Oh and if Lubing door hatches and hinges is hard then, im going to shoot myself. Cause if i know how to put on a condom and lube there Im sure lubing door hinges and hood locks could not be that much more difficult.
i wouldn't spend 500-600 on this.
the coolant lines you can pretty much do yourself. just make sure there's no green s*** on the inside of the undertray.
the fuel lines will be fine unless you smell gas in your engine bay.
the brake lines will probably be fine as well, since you can still stop the vehicle. at 30k, you probably won't have to replace the brake pads, but you can still check them.
your steering wheel works? and turns? i think you're alright there...
what do they check for front and rear suspension? shocks and struts and sway bars? hmmm...you feel any difference with your car going over bumps? if no, then you're probably fine. I WOULD SUGGEST CHECKING THE END LINKS AND THEIR NUTS. THEY'VE BEEN KNOWN TO WALK.
the rest of the stuff idk about...but i'm pretty sure you would notice something if the other s*** was ****** up.
the chassis bolts and nuts can be tightened by yourself. so an oil change it is
