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Old 11-15-2006, 10:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I am sure this has been talked about before but I can’t find anything. My 05 Matrix is coming up on its 30K service. I think this is a major service (correct me if I am wrong). I would like to hear your experience on this such as cost, work performed, dealer or DYI?
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Old 11-15-2006, 10:43 AM   #2 (permalink)
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i'm not up there yet, but when i purchased my '06 a couple months ago, i logged into toyota's online service. mytoyota.com and there should be a service section that you can click on and it shows you what service needs to be done at each interval with intervals of 5k miles. i guess just a guideline for you to use in the future. i'm just barely breaking 2500mi. so no service yet for another 2.5k for me.
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here maybe this will work better.
http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com...nt_id=6&done=1
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I paid almost $300 for the 30,000 mile service I'm just afraid what the 60,000 mile one is going to look like..
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What a rip, I would never pay $300 for all the things I could do myself.

-oil change
-air filter check
-in cabin air filter replacement (they say to do it now but you can get almost 60k out of a filter)
-antifreeze flush (really doesnt need to be done till 40-50k
-tranny flush (yeah right, try once every 60k)
-inspect brakes (at 30k you should still have half of your brakes left)
-wiper blade replacement (you should already be replacing your blades twice a year, at least in New England, one for summer one for winter)
-tire inspection (tires should last 60k, Although I drive harder so I replace every 40-50k)
-exhaust system inspection (get on your back and just look for anything loose, when its cool, and shake it around to makesure its tight)
-A/C inspection (turn your air on full blast, feel cold, your all set)
-brake fluid check (open the resevior and look)
-Power steering check (same as above)

This is generally what a dealer covers for 30k or most big inspection points. This should take you all of 1 hour to complete on your own including oil change time. It is mostly checks and inspections. Talk to mechanics and others who know cars; as long as you keep changing the oil and do a fluid flush every 50-60k and keep putting the same oil in everytime, you will have no issues and no reasons to pay this ridiculous amount to the dealer.
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diy industry is booming, but the dealer requires you to maintain the vehicle for warranty issues. just keep your records. you can also keep all your records for your vehicle online. please visit www.toyotaownersonline.com and you will be set. good luck
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