| slammerfly |
hi all -
i just passed 100K last night on our 2003 MDX.
now getting it ready for another 100K..
what should or should not have the dealer do on the 105K maintenance tune-up.... so far the 1st estimates is about $1300+ (no water pump) for the standard needed stuff maintenance list from sterling-mccall..
i live in houston, texas... where should i take the MDX this big work
a) acura dealer service
b) local shop that works only on honda/acura
c) joe smo exxon service shop
your expert advices are greatly appreciated
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| slammerfly |
found this in houston.......... http://www.hcsauto.com/
got a qoute for $695 for new timing belt + new water pump.
what do you guys think?? |
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| ROTORRAY |
| Dealership will always be more expense than an independent who specializes on Acura/Honda vehicles. Do get the water pump replaced, and the thermostat while you're there. Accessory belt, too, if it hasn't been replaced. Also the timing belt adjuster. They wear out too. Get anything replaced that's in there while it's all apart. That way you start new and don't have to do it again down the road costing more $$$ to take it all apart again. Good luck, and let us know what you decide. |
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| dj-mdx2 |
| At the minimum, you should have the spark plugs changed (if not already done), timing belt, water pump since it is a pain to have it replaced later, all fluids (oil, VTM, ATF), tire rotation. There are several "inpsections" recommended. Some of these you can DIY. I just handpicked what my local Acura dealer did, so the invoice came down to just over $1000, since I had done some of the stuff already. I don't trust any of the local mechanics but if you have a reputable one, then these services are not all that hard to do. |
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| slammerfly |
| thanks for the great info...will take all your advices... |
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| lcboysfan |
There is a Honda/Acura repair shop out in Katy on the I-10 Feeder road that quoted me with a price of 550$ for the Timing Belt/Water pump service. Check it out
www.hondaprosofkaty.com |
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| slammerfly |
thanks for the info.
this is great.
a bit far for me but will see if i can drop off on saturday morning - go play 18-holes...
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Originally posted by lcboysfan
There is a Honda/Acura repair shop out in Katy on the I-10 Feeder road that quoted me with a price of 550$ for the Timing Belt/Water pump service. Check it out
www.hondaprosofkaty.com
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