30K mile service???????

[schnellman]

Seems like the 30K is change the oil and check everything else. The dealer here in Dayton wants $650. I took the Boxster to Ed Pimm in Plain City and had a half dozen little problems solved along with the oil change for $500. I know Plain City is a ways from Medina, but it's worth the trip, believe me.

[Topless]

The 30K service means change fluids, spark plugs, filters, and a thorough inspection. My car was at 75K. I recently had EZ lube change my oil ($100), I changed the filters($60), and my trusted Indy shop bled the brakes and performed a 4 hr thorough inspection for $350. He didn't charge enough.

Here is the 30k checklist:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?autocom=maint&code=maint_box_us_mj_04

[drem914]

topless, how was ez-lube to change your oil? Don't know if i trust them to do the right thing or not. Have you had them do it several times for you and have you had any problems?

[Jaxonalden]

Yo, it's an oil change! For God's sake you don't need a degree in astrophysics to accomplish that. Drain oil, replace filter, fill oil.

[Adam]

The 30k service is nothing more than a glorified oil change. If you are capable of bleeding your brakes, changing your oil, and changing your air and cabin filter then you are good. The spark plugs only need to be changed every 60k miles on anything newer than a 99. If you have a 2.5L engine then they call for every 30k miles. Even those aren't that bad at all. The rest of the 30k service is basically visual checks underneath to make sure nothing is damaged or missing and other visual checks like PS fluid level, coolant level, washer fluid level, checking the pressure in the spare and making sure the horn still honks. Basically 2-3 hours of work tops and a couple hundred in parts. Definately not worth $1,300.

[timothy]

I'll do it for a grand

[ohioboxster]

If your in Medina call Laylands in N. Canton. I do all my maintenance for the most part but if I ever run into trouble again, I would take my car there in a minute.


1132 30th St NE
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 455-8841‎

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by ohioboxster

If your in Medina call Laylands in N. Canton. I do all my maintenance for the most part but if I ever run into trouble again, I would take my car there in a minute.


1132 30th St NE
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 455-8841‎

I concur.

Had to replace axle boots on both sides. He ('Rick') at Laylands quoted prices to either repair the originals or to totally replace the axles, the replacement cost actually being less than the repair cost. Seemed like a no-brainer, I opted to replace.

Then I started asking questions I should have asked right off the bat, especially who manufactured the axles. Needless to say, it wasn't Porsche. It was some Chinese company--Rick told me he had had good luck with them for years, but I was uncomfortable with the idea of giving up the OEM Porsche axles for those, but by now they had already been ordered and had arrived. I expressed my concern and offered to pay shipping to send the Chinese ones back, but he said "Nope, don't worry about it." I really expected him to give me a hard time about changing my mind at that point. He didn't, not at all.

They did a good job at a reasonable rate. I recommend them.

[Topless]

Originally Posted by drem914

topless, how was ez-lube to change your oil? Don't know if i trust them to do the right thing or not. Have you had them do it several times for you and have you had any problems?

They do lots of German cars so they are already in the ballpark. I supply the oil, filter and crush ring $80ish. I bring a DIY checklist which lists specialty tools, explains the need for long drain time, and has torque settings, and the need to only refill with 8.5qts today. I will top off tomorrow. I spend two minutes with the tech and explain that an oil change on a Boxster is easy but it is a little different, and gently walk him through the list. He understood, did nice work, and charged $20 labor.

[FTD]

Originally Posted by Topless

They do lots of German cars so they are already in the ballpark. I supply the oil, filter and crush ring $80ish. I bring a DIY checklist which lists specialty tools, explains the need for long drain time, and has torque settings, and the need to only refill with 8.5qts today. I will top off tomorrow. I spend two minutes with the tech and explain that an oil change on a Boxster is easy but it is a little different, and gently walk him through the list. He understood, did nice work, and charged $20 labor.

I did the same thing last week. I was having issues getting my Honda on ramps and eventually became unsettled about it. [twenty years of doing this and suddenly nothing is going well]. I took the Honda and oil/filter to my independent mechanic. I told them about the ramp stress and asked if they would change the Porsche oil for me also. No problem. I brought the oil, filter, and crush ring and reviewed the oil change with them; requesting an hour drain time and why, fitting the O-ring on the filter housing and the 8.5 torque for the filter. They charged me $20. At this price and considering it was somewhat of a convenience, I think I will sell my ramps. I always thought it was easier to do this at home rather than sit around reading boring magazines or arranging for drop off and pick up. I have changed my mind.

[geetee]

Originally Posted by schnellman

Seems like the 30K is change the oil and check everything else. The dealer here in Dayton wants $650. I took the Boxster to Ed Pimm in Plain City and had a half dozen little problems solved along with the oil change for $500. I know Plain City is a ways from Medina, but it's worth the trip, believe me.

I'm in Chillicothe and trying to find a good Indy. Do you have any info on Ed Pimm? Any other good/honest indy's?
Thanks.

[JTP]

If you know someone in the military who will take you on post with them, most bases will have an Auto Skills Center. They are setup just like a dealer's shop, several bays with lifts, air, wash bays and a tool shop to lend most any tool you'll need. My base charges $4/hr for lift and access to all the tools. Also ASE mechs on hand to give any assistance.

[alphaboy1]

I have noticed both my front Shock Dust bellows have dry rotted. It is a 2002 Boxster S with 45,000 miles on it. Can I get mechanic to replace just this? How much will I most likey spend to replace the bellows approx?

Thanks
Paul