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05-04-2011, 10:37 PM | #1 | ||
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I live in South East Of Melbourne i have been ringing around for the first service and being quoted $280 the lowest just for an oil and filter change but they charge $99 to change the oil and filter if i just want that done i can not justify $190 extra for what? Does any of the sponsors here give a cheaper price.
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07-04-2011, 10:58 AM | #2 | ||
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sorry to jump in and not answer your question but on topic.
I have sold my focus to my dad and got a falcon, I just got a call from the old dealer saying the focus is due for its 60,000km service (B) i said i would pass on the info and asked what the price would be. I was quoted by Wayne Phillis Ford Adelaide $577 what the .... comes to mind! |
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07-04-2011, 11:38 AM | #3 | ||
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60,000km service has a spark plug change. Iridium spark plugs are used, which retail about $100 for the 4. Add oil + oill filter + air filter filter change, that brings parts + fluids up to about $200-$250 total. Add in labour + general inspection (~ 2 hours @ $100+/ hour), that brings it up to $400-450. The rest is profit margin (they're running a business, afterall)
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07-04-2011, 12:52 PM | #4 | ||
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I must go work for a dealer if they pay the mechanics $100 per hour.
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07-04-2011, 01:19 PM | #5 | ||
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I doubt all money that goes to the mechanics.
When I had my alternator installed, I was quoted 3 hours labour and the total labour cost came to ~$330 if I recall correctly Last edited by DZFord; 07-04-2011 at 01:47 PM. |
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07-04-2011, 04:37 PM | #6 | ||
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my buddy in US found those spark plugs for fair cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BOSCH...cessories#shId Appears to be the same part even with the crazy shipping price but still only comes to $52.71 damn we get ripped out here! |
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07-04-2011, 06:02 PM | #7 | |||
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The highest paid mechanic on the floor? $20 an hour. |
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08-04-2011, 05:59 AM | #8 | |||
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Skimp on the correct 'logbook services' and you will lose your warranty. I have looked into using this site: http://www.fixedpricecarservice.com.au/logbook/ Fool around with it and you may find a much better deal. We all have to go through it when driving a new car, think of it as a good foundation for the many years you may keep your car after warranty expires. Cheers, Jason |
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08-04-2011, 10:04 PM | #9 | ||
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Got my 60k service tomorrow, but as I purchased through Subaru, they do the absolute basic service, check fluids, and change oil & filter (got the 57i kit, so no need for air).
They charge $120 for spark plugs, but just got these on ebay for $45 from the UK http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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11-04-2011, 01:29 PM | #10 | |||
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You can save on labour and do the plugs yourself if you feel confident: http://forums.focaljet.com/duratec-t...ark-plugs.html |
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11-04-2011, 03:19 PM | #11 | ||
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Done the plugs a few times on other cars - hoping this one doesnt give me too much grief!!
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11-04-2011, 04:01 PM | #12 | ||
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It's not hard on the Focus, shouldn't take you too long.
I used anti-sieze on the spark plug threads. I didn't use any dielectric grease on the spark plug boot, but might next time just to be thorough. |
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11-04-2011, 04:40 PM | #13 | ||
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good post that though - will have a good read through before I change em!
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12-04-2011, 10:38 PM | #14 | |||
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That's not to say workshops aren't money pits, but there is more to the cost that the mechanics wages
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12-04-2011, 11:41 PM | #15 | ||
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Can someone tell me the service intervals for a 2010 Focus LX from new. Ta.
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13-04-2011, 12:11 AM | #16 | ||
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12 months / 15000 km.
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13-04-2011, 01:34 AM | #17 | |||
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25-05-2011, 09:53 AM | #18 | ||
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So, the LV is due for its first annual service. In the spirit of keeping costs down, can anyone suggest stuff I should pick up myself to avoid mechanic mark-up? The air filter I've got covered (K&N drop in replacement). Plugs and oil? Suggestions on specific brands? Anything else?
EDIT: It's a 2.0L automatic, btw.
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25-05-2011, 10:17 AM | #19 | ||
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If you have time, you can buy a full service kit (genuine) for GBP57 from here:
http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford...e_kit_2214.htm Focus 2008 1.8/2.0 Petrol Service Kit Fits Focus with the 1.8 & 2.0 Petrol Engine Fits Focus MK3 Models Built From 03/12/2007> Kit Includes: .Oil Filter .Air Filter .Pollen Filter .Spark Plugs .Sump Plug & Washer The spark plugs are around AUD$100 from a Ford dealer on their own! |
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25-05-2011, 10:30 AM | #20 | ||
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Sounds good. I'll even have a nice clean air filter to stick in if I have to go to Ford for any reason...
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26-05-2011, 02:40 PM | #21 | ||
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The air filter in that kit will not fit either the LS, LT or LT upgrade. I havent checked an LV myself but have they changed from the flat panel filter to what looks like a sort of pod filter?
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26-05-2011, 02:46 PM | #22 | ||
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Just checked the Ryco web site. That cyclendrical filter fits the LV only ryco part number a1630, LS and LT use the flat filter part number a1554.
lol I wonder why ford made that change? |
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26-05-2011, 02:50 PM | #23 | ||
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Here is the link for "Mk2 Focus" which looks like our LS and LT
http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford...e_kit_1131.htm It says please supply your VIN so we can supply you the correct parts (so it must have been that timeframe they changed from flat to cylindrical filters). |
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26-05-2011, 04:28 PM | #24 | ||
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Thats good to know, I wonder why ford went to the trouble of changing the filter type? Unless of course it saves them money. : )
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26-05-2011, 07:16 PM | #25 | |||
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But would you call $12,000 for a new front drivers seat for a 1999 Honda DC2 Integta Type R, a fair price? |
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26-05-2011, 09:04 PM | #26 | ||
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According to the service schedule, the 2L petrol needs 5L of 5w30 oil.
Is this a good quality oil? How about the price? http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...00#Description
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27-05-2011, 04:10 PM | #27 | ||
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Castrol Edge is fine, and Mobil 1 apparently slighly better if you want to spend the extra dollars. Both are good fully synthetic oils.
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27-05-2011, 09:53 PM | #28 | |||
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So, my list should read... 1 Air filter - NA, as K&N inserted. 5L Mobil 1 5w30 oil (or Castrol Edge/Magnetec if going a little cheaper...) 1 oil filter - brand??? 4 spark plugs - brand??? Any other suggestions appreciated.
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28-05-2011, 12:34 AM | #29 | ||
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For spark plugs, use 4 x NGK Iridium ITR6F13. Cheap from eBay UK.
For oil filters, I just use the original Ford part - Motorcraft AFL4. |
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28-05-2011, 08:39 PM | #30 | ||
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