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nross33 · 12-06-2015, 03:49 PM

Hello all, so my car will be due for the 22,500 mile service in a few weeks and I was just wondering what the cost will be or estimated cost. Coming from an Audi, I'm accustomed to paying super high maintenance bills so I'm hoping I'll get a break here. I could not seem to find anything about it online so please pitch in. Thanks ahead of time!

Jasper · 12-06-2015, 04:03 PM

Zero. Nothing to do except drive it

I've never followed the manufacturers service interval recommendations on any of my cars except for tranny, oil changes, coolant change and brake fluid. You can go broke doing all those other things they "recommend". I also feel better having them touch my car as little as possible. I had the brake booster replaced cuz it was slightly damp. Next thing I know, they dripped fluid all over and the paint's gone in places. Let's see what other's have to say........

J

homewrecker · 12-06-2015, 04:23 PM

I say:
oil and filter
Differential
Rotate tires
Brake/clutch fluid
Check coolant level
Cabin/air filter

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NC_SS · 12-06-2015, 04:40 PM

Oil change, that's about it

V6 tires probably last longer than the V8 tires. I had to swap my Pirellis at 29,000 miles. Really they were way past due at 29,000 miles.

cadyshac · 12-06-2015, 05:01 PM

And this is how dealers really make money

nross33 · 12-06-2015, 05:20 PM

I have a full bumper to bumper for 8 years/100k miles and idk if I'll keep the car that long anyways. I have to follow it for the warranty.

pickwithaustin · 12-06-2015, 05:24 PM

Just don't take it to the dealer. Don't you have a shop you work with? When you start to get "into" cars, especially nicer and/or performance cars, it's a good idea to establish a good relationship with a private shop and mechanic that you trust. I get all my work (Audi's, BMW's, Vette's, GM stuff, etc.) all done at a non-dealer shop. I pay a fraction of the price, PLUS I TRUST THEM. As long as you document that you have done the maintenance, your warranty will be intact. It does not have to be done at the dealer.

nross33 · 12-07-2015, 08:17 AM

Well I'm curious this first time to see what the cost is compared to my Audi.

pickwithaustin · 12-07-2015, 08:25 AM

I repeat what I just stated above.

Rock-It Man · 12-07-2015, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

Just don't take it to the dealer. Don't you have a shop you work with? When you start to get "into" cars, especially nicer and/or performance cars, it's a good idea to establish a good relationship with a private shop and mechanic that you trust. I get all my work (Audi's, BMW's, Vette's, GM stuff, etc.) all done at a non-dealer shop. I pay a fraction of the price, PLUS I TRUST THEM. As long as you document that you have done the maintenance, your warranty will be intact. It does not have to be done at the dealer.

I have a perfectly good relationship with my dealer's service dept. They do what I tell them, and don't try to sell me unnecessary service.

We go by the book on service intervals.

You don't need to change differential oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, or power steering fluid (if you even have that) at 22,500 miles!!!

Also avoid made-up requirements like injector cleaning.

Stormcloak · 12-07-2015, 08:56 AM

Just do it yourself. Save money, and you know that it's been done correctly.

nross33 · 12-07-2015, 10:06 AM

I honesty don't care about spending the money, I don't have the time to DIY. I'm gonna take it in when I have a break in a few weeks and I'll see what it ends up being. Thanks guys.

BlueN20Camaro · 12-07-2015, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasper

Zero. Nothing to do except drive it

I've never followed the manufacturers service interval recommendations on any of my cars except for tranny, oil changes, coolant change and brake fluid. You can go broke doing all those other things they "recommend". I also feel better having them touch my car as little as possible. I had the brake booster replaced cuz it was slightly damp. Next thing I know, they dripped fluid all over and the paint's gone in places. Let's see what other's have to say........

J

Wow. If you don't have time for a DIY, pay a shop. There's a local gas station that has this kid with OCD and I only allow him to touch the car. I've seen him take 15 minutes figuring out the angle at which the oil will come out, and getting the bucket placed perfectly. I laughed at first but realized I found a good mechanic for the basic jobs.

nross33 · 12-07-2015, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueN20Camaro

Wow. If you don't have time for a DIY, pay a shop. There's a local gas station that has this kid with OCD and I only allow him to touch the car. I've seen him take 15 minutes figuring out the angle at which the oil will come out, and getting the bucket placed perfectly. I laughed at first but realized I found a good mechanic for the basic jobs.

I'm out and about from 4AM till 11PM about everyday, anyone in Irvine/Newport Beach know of a good indie???

12-06-2015, 03:49 PM	#1
nross33 Drives: 2015 Camaro LT- Gone 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 153	22,500 Mile Service Cost? Hello all, so my car will be due for the 22,500 mile service in a few weeks and I was just wondering what the cost will be or estimated cost. Coming from an Audi, I'm accustomed to paying super high maintenance bills so I'm hoping I'll get a break here. I could not seem to find anything about it online so please pitch in. Thanks ahead of time!

12-06-2015, 05:24 PM	#7
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Just don't take it to the dealer. Don't you have a shop you work with? When you start to get "into" cars, especially nicer and/or performance cars, it's a good idea to establish a good relationship with a private shop and mechanic that you trust. I get all my work (Audi's, BMW's, Vette's, GM stuff, etc.) all done at a non-dealer shop. I pay a fraction of the price, PLUS I TRUST THEM. As long as you document that you have done the maintenance, your warranty will be intact. It does not have to be done at the dealer. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

12-07-2015, 08:25 AM	#9
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	I repeat what I just stated above. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

12-07-2015, 08:56 AM	#11
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	Just do it yourself. Save money, and you know that it's been done correctly. __________________

12-06-2015, 04:03 PM	#2
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 542	Zero. Nothing to do except drive it I've never followed the manufacturers service interval recommendations on any of my cars except for tranny, oil changes, coolant change and brake fluid. You can go broke doing all those other things they "recommend". I also feel better having them touch my car as little as possible. I had the brake booster replaced cuz it was slightly damp. Next thing I know, they dripped fluid all over and the paint's gone in places. Let's see what other's have to say........ J

12-06-2015, 04:23 PM	#3
homewrecker Drives: '04 Z06, '14BMW M235i, '15 SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Diego/Los Angeles Posts: 845	I say: oil and filter Differential Rotate tires Brake/clutch fluid Check coolant level Cabin/air filter Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

12-06-2015, 04:40 PM	#4
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Oil change, that's about it V6 tires probably last longer than the V8 tires. I had to swap my Pirellis at 29,000 miles. Really they were way past due at 29,000 miles.

12-06-2015, 05:01 PM	#5
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	And this is how dealers really make money

12-06-2015, 05:20 PM	#6
nross33 Drives: 2015 Camaro LT- Gone 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 153	I have a full bumper to bumper for 8 years/100k miles and idk if I'll keep the car that long anyways. I have to follow it for the warranty.

12-07-2015, 08:17 AM	#8
nross33 Drives: 2015 Camaro LT- Gone 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 153	Well I'm curious this first time to see what the cost is compared to my Audi.

12-07-2015, 10:06 AM	#12
nross33 Drives: 2015 Camaro LT- Gone 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 153	I honesty don't care about spending the money, I don't have the time to DIY. I'm gonna take it in when I have a break in a few weeks and I'll see what it ends up being. Thanks guys.