sh3p Member 69 Member For: 18y 2m 27d Location: Melbourne Posted 09/08/06 11:26 AM Share Posted 09/08/06 11:26 AM Hey guys, so im about to hit the big 90,000 service.I have only got this car in the past few months.I love it, and yes got it at a steal, she goes great, and cant fault it. (brother in law ex lease)My question is I have never had a "new"ish car and never done the book service thing.How much should I expect to pay?and should I buy my own oil? parts etc? before I turn up?Any tips would be great, I appreciate your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INFLYT Donating Members 784 Member For: 17y 9m 13d Gender: Male Location: N.S.W, Sydney Posted 09/08/06 01:29 PM Share Posted 09/08/06 01:29 PM Are you planning to take it to Ford?It can work out a bit cheaper supplying your own materials, but more importantly, shop around if your budget conscience, as prices do vary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goobz Member 746 Member For: 19y 6m 11d Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney Posted 09/08/06 08:27 PM Share Posted 09/08/06 08:27 PM DON"T take it to ford. I'd rather let a pack of trained monkeys work on my car...Shop around for a reputable mechanic in your area and get them to service it...Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleen Big Gun Donating Members 4,170 Member For: 21y 6m 13d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 09/08/06 09:07 PM Share Posted 09/08/06 09:07 PM Hey guys, so im about to hit the big 90,000 service.I have only got this car in the past few months.I love it, and yes got it at a steal, she goes great, and cant fault it. (brother in law ex lease)My question is I have never had a "new"ish car and never done the book service thing.How much should I expect to pay?and should I buy my own oil? parts etc? before I turn up?Any tips would be great, I appreciate your help!←Ahh, the ole 90's. That was 55,000km ago for me, lol.Get them to check for leaks. Front/Rear main seal. Maybe even get all your suspension, shocks, bushes, balljoints checked out for wear also. If you're planning mods, a fuel pump change might be good insurance.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh3p Member 69 Member For: 18y 2m 27d Location: Melbourne Posted 17/08/06 08:30 AM Author Share Posted 17/08/06 08:30 AM *UPDATE*Called Binks Ford today to book in for service, guy said the starting price for the 90,000k service is $457 bucks.He said it was a "big" one but couldnt tell me what it would consist of.Is the price right? and anyone know the checklist of stuff they will do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Member 28 Member For: 18y 11m 8d Location: Melbourne's Western Burbs Posted 17/08/06 08:39 AM Share Posted 17/08/06 08:39 AM Im also interested, I just went over 90,000kms and called Westpoint Ford to price the service. They quoted $350, which is a bit of a price difference. A friend who used to be a Ford mechanic claims that they could try to hit me up for as much as $650 depending on what they need to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harasn Used to work at the Ford Proving Ground! Lifetime Members 306 Member For: 21y 1m 27d Gender: Male Location: Geelong Posted 18/08/06 11:49 AM Share Posted 18/08/06 11:49 AM 90,000km service consists of the usual engine oil and filter change, but also add a fuel filter and air filter change. Then the vehicle check over! The westpoint price sounds right as I was probably the one who quoted you! haha! How binks can charge that much more I do not know unless they do a handbrake adjustment as part of the service? With 90km on the clock, your car is probbly a few years old. Brake fluid should be replaced at 2 years old as it draws in moisture and becomes useless. Coolant should be replaced at 3 years also. But we will test all of that for you! See you when you book in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 19y 11m 29d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 19/08/06 01:21 AM Share Posted 19/08/06 01:21 AM .....That was 55,000km ago for me, lol.←You’re my hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixfan Flaccid Member Donating Members 2,503 Member For: 20y 11m 2d Gender: Male Location: NOONAMAH, go figure..... Posted 19/08/06 01:38 AM Share Posted 19/08/06 01:38 AM 90,000km service consists of the usual engine oil and filter change, but also add a fuel filter and air filter change. Then the vehicle check over! The westpoint price sounds right as I was probably the one who quoted you! haha! How binks can charge that much more I do not know unless they do a handbrake adjustment as part of the service? With 90km on the clock, your car is probbly a few years old. Brake fluid should be replaced at 2 years old as it draws in moisture and becomes useless. Coolant should be replaced at 3 years also. But we will test all of that for you! See you when you book in!←howdy harasn, haven't seen you round for a long time...If you are getting the brake fluid replace, go bet some dot 5 the cr@p ford uses can boil after a hard drive, leaving you with no brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harasn Used to work at the Ford Proving Ground! Lifetime Members 306 Member For: 21y 1m 27d Gender: Male Location: Geelong Posted 21/08/06 10:57 AM Share Posted 21/08/06 10:57 AM Lots of stuff been happening mate! Changing jobs and all sorts! Didn't think anyone would remember me! haha!Can't say we have to many customers that have boiled the brake fluid, but hey its worth the extra money for the good stuff! Doesn't last as long though from memory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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