20k service and oil change and windshield replacement -- general info.

[rick3000]

Seems like an okay price on the service.
The windshield price seems outrageous. I wouldn't pay $700, but that's life.
At least there were no major problems!

[cfos]

I was satisfied for the price for the service. As for the windshield, yeah it was steep, but I used it for my "birthday gift" and I just feel better not having to look at it.

Cfos, why did you wait soooo long to have the oil changed? You should have changed the oil at least once per year or every 7,500-10,000 miles.

I have roughly the same mileage as you, but my oil has been change 3 times already.

[cfos]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Cfos, why did you wait soooo long to have the oil changed? You should have changed the oil at least once per year or every 7,500-10,000 miles.

I have roughly the same mileage as you, but my oil has been change 3 times already.

That's what the dealer said and that was what was in the manual I used to pick out options. First oil change recommended by 2 years or 20K miles.

[super66]

I did my 20K mile service too.....first oil change and they told me my breaks were out.......I didn't let them change the pads or rotors even tho they siad they were shot.....

3000 miles later and 4 months and the sensor still hasn't gone off.....

[rick3000]

Originally Posted by super66

I did my 20K mile service too.....first oil change and they told me my breaks were out.......I didn't let them change the pads or rotors even tho they siad they were shot.....

3000 miles later and 4 months and the sensor still hasn't gone off.....

Dang Stealerships!


(ON A HAPPIER NOTE! THIS MY 500TH POST!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: )

Originally Posted by cfos

That's what the dealer said and that was what was in the manual I used to pick out options. First oil change recommended by 2 years or 20K miles.

Cfos, do you lease the car or own it? The 20,000 mile recommendation is to maintain the warranty...not the logevity of the car.

[super66]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Cfos, do you lease the car or own it? The 20,000 mile recommendation is to maintain the warranty...not the logevity of the car.

hey b - you think its bad to follow that guideline? personal preference? I own it and follow the manual....I know there was a thread on it and some people wanted NASA to test the oil

but seriously? I mean if they say 20K I drove it to 20K no prob

Originally Posted by super66

hey b - you think its bad to follow that guideline? personal preference? I own it and follow the manual....I know there was a thread on it and some people wanted NASA to test the oil

but seriously? I mean if they say 20K I drove it to 20K no prob

Hey Super, the dealership even says at least once per year regardless of miles. Going 20K miles in our cars, the way we drive and the demands we put on the car....no way am I going to wait that long.

Going over 10,000 miles just seems crazy to me.

Now, if someone was leasing the car, I could understand. But too bad for the next owner.

He is an interesting question. Why did Porsche change the service interval to 12,000 miles for the 2008 Boxster?

For me, an oil change is just "cheap" insurance. That, plus the feel good factor of fresh oil.

Originally Posted by super66

hey b - you think its bad to follow that guideline? personal preference? I own it and follow the manual....I know there was a thread on it and some people wanted NASA to test the oil

but seriously? I mean if they say 20K I drove it to 20K no prob

Super, one more bit of info. I have seen oil analysis done on the 987 Boxsters, and they also support the 7-10K oil change interval.

[tomk17]

Didn't the dealer want to replace the cabin air filter (part of the 20K service) or the engine air filter? The engine air filter service interval says 40K so I agree, you may be fine.

RE the oil change and contrary to many people I don't see the need to do the oil change much earlier that you did. I may whimp out and do it at 15K but that's still under the factory recommendation AND at the Mobile 1 Extended Life oil life cycle.

[cfos]

Originally Posted by tomk17

Didn't the dealer want to replace the cabin air filter (part of the 20K service) or the engine air filter? The engine air filter service interval says 40K so I agree, you may be fine.

RE the oil change and contrary to many people I don't see the need to do the oil change much earlier that you did. I may whimp out and do it at 15K but that's still under the factory recommendation AND at the Mobile 1 Extended Life oil life cycle.

I don't have the invoice in front of me, but I know at least one of the filters was changed -- I don't recall all the info...

[Perfectlap]

well if you ever have change that windshield again call Autolite. Its a chain and they used OEM Sekurit glass from Belgium and charged me under $500 in about two hours. Just make sure you cover your center console and dash with a beach towel. The guy put a tiny cut on my dash which they offered to fix.

[cfos]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

well if you ever have change that windshield again call Autolite. Its a chain and they used OEM Sekurit glass from Belgium and charged me under $500 in about two hours. Just make sure you cover your center console and dash with a beach towel. The guy put a tiny cut on my dash which they offered to fix.

The place I went with was called Alpine Glass (Utah) and they are the recommended service for windshield via the dealer. Granted, I haven't closely inspected the job, because I had to work, but I'm impressed with what I saw. Not sure how it would work with the place you recommend as I just made the appointment for the 20k service at the dealer and the Alpine Glass guy did the work out of the dealership and I had one bill to pay and I picked up the car the next day. While I'm all for saving some cash, I don't begrudge spending it to save time and for convenience (sp?).