What Should I Do and What Is Not Needed???
You can do the cabin and air filter and washer fluid yourself. It’s really easy and safe. You could save about $200 or more by doing that. The rest seems pretty standard, but I’m not sure about the decarb. If it’s a complete service, it might be worth it, but if it is just adding cleaner through the gas tank, I would think twice about it.
@wilison
Decarbing is simple with a can of Seafoam. I’m pretty sure that’s what they use.
Alexis said:
@wilison
Decarbing is simple with a can of Seafoam. I’m pretty sure that’s what they use.
That’s a bad idea for a GDI or Turbocharged engine. They use a specific formula for that. Plus, with all the plastic intake parts now, old-style carb cleaner is not a good choice.
@Bailey
If it’s a GDI, ask if they’re doing a chemical cleaning or a manual blasting method. The manual method is much more effective than the chemical one.
Honestly, at 60,000 miles, you can do your own checks and just change the oil. Check your manual; it tells you the real intervals for everything.
Dakota said:
Honestly, at 60,000 miles, you can do your own checks and just change the oil. Check your manual; it tells you the real intervals for everything.
It’s about preventative maintenance. I don’t want to wait until something is not working well. Following the manual is good, and I take the dealership’s recommendations into account and compare them to the manual.
Dakota said:
Honestly, at 60,000 miles, you can do your own checks and just change the oil. Check your manual; it tells you the real intervals for everything.
I agree. I’m a mechanic. I only do oil changes and top off fluids when needed. I’ve never flushed the coolant or brake fluid. I usually change the coolant when I replace the water pump at about 300k miles, and I change brake fluid when I fix a brake line or caliper. Also, spark plugs need changing, and Hyundai replaces them at 60k for turbo models and 80k for non-turbo.
Dakota said:
Honestly, at 60,000 miles, you can do your own checks and just change the oil. Check your manual; it tells you the real intervals for everything.
I would change the oil and maybe the transmission fluid. You’re missing a lot of small things you could do yourself, like changing engine and cabin filters.
Dakota said:
Honestly, at 60,000 miles, you can do your own checks and just change the oil. Check your manual; it tells you the real intervals for everything.
Don’t do this if your car is under warranty, or you might void it. If your engine fails and an authorized dealer hasn’t serviced it, you could lose your warranty. Just doing oil and filter? There is much more involved in a service than that.
@Arie
That’s not true at all. You are completely allowed to do your own maintenance without voiding your warranty.
Ashby said:
@Arie
That’s not true at all. You are completely allowed to do your own maintenance without voiding your warranty.
You just need to prove that it was done. As a tech, I just write myself an invoice, or you can keep receipts of what was done.
@Bailey
Right. I have a folder with all the oil and filter purchases for my Forte. Sometimes I go to the dealer just to keep some records there.
@Arie
A lot of what happens in a service is just checking systems. Not really replacing things. Check your manual to see how minimal the required maintenance is to stay within your warranty. The manufacturer requires much less than what dealers try to sell you.
@Arie
Doing your own oil changes does not void the warranty. You don’t have to go to the dealership for maintenance. OP, look at the maintenance schedule for your car. Most of these items are inspection tasks. The only things you need to focus on are oil changes, air filter replacements, and tire rotations. The rest only needs attention if there’s an issue found during inspections. You can do air filter replacements yourself easily with no tools. It takes about five minutes.
@Caden
Well, our engine failed on our 2015 Kia Sportage with less than 100,000 miles, and the woman at corporate said that you have to get service at Kia to keep the warranty. It’s a known issue with Kia engines. They find a way to get their money.
@Finlo
Regular maintenance must be done according to the manufacturer’s schedule, with appropriate parts. You need to prove it was complete. Requiring that the dealership do the work is against federal law, according to the Magnuson-Moss warranty act.
Please don’t pay for this. It’s a total rip-off. Change the filters yourself; it’s easy. An oil change is standard, so go somewhere else. The gasket? You’re fine. Skip all of the PERFORM items. Coolant fluid exchange? Maybe, I guess. Transmission fluid exchange? Yes, sure, but skip the cleaner kit. That’s just extra.
@Drew
You can easily do an oil change by yourself.
Denim said:
@Drew
You can easily do an oil change by yourself.
A surprising number of people don’t know how to change an oil. Even changing a flat tire can be a stretch for some. I wish schools taught these basic skills. I have my 11-year-old help me change the oil each time.