hamsup

ok..i was just wondering, how soon did your guys car need a B1 service???

my service indicator came on early last week and said I was in need of a B1 service...
I have had all the A services done..my car just went over to 25,000km and it is an 06...i have just now had the car for 1 yr...

so..i took it into the dealership..to have it's service done...only to return to pick up my car with a $700 bill!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yikes!!!!!!
I almost shit myself...thinking this is vertually a brand new car and still has less then 25k km on it...how could it possibly need $700 in service?????????


so now im wondering...is the B service a yearly check-up...or is this one of a kind maintainance that my car needed????

Geneg

'06 No-nav ~25K. New England

Got B12 service minder.
B12:
B:
Replace engine oil and oil filter, Rotate tires, Inspect front and rear brakes, Check parking brake adjustment, Visually inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots, Visually inspect suspension components, Visually inspect driveshaft boots, Visually inspect brake hoses and line (including ABS), Visually inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids, Visually inspect exhaust system, Visually inspect fuel lines and connections

1:
Rotate tires
2:
Replace air cleaner element (If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt




Call a dealer...lady said $413 (oil, inspections, filters, etc),

called another dealer...guy said just an oil change needed ($22) and wait for 30K service

called 3rd place...lady said $230.

hamsup

ya..they did all the visual check like you said, tie rod ends, suspension, boots, breaks, axles..all that crap..they actually needed to replace 1 tire.. and they did the usual oil change and stuff....
but still $700...!!!!!! holly crapolly!!

darksom1

$700 Can is roughly $595 US. Still way too much according to what you said it should be after calling around. I would have went with the 2nd dealer and just got an oil change and waited on the 30K. (if it wasn't necessary to have)

Of course, none of this does you any good (OP). Call around first in the future. And unless you want your car CPO'ed in the future for resale purposes, check out some alternatives. Could do the work just as good for a lot less.

TL1999

alright, I got my B1 done at 35K

Here is what I had dealer done for me.

1. Oil Change
2. Change air filter
3. Drain transmission fluid and refill
Above items cost me $160 plus tax


DIY myself

1. Cabin filter (this saved me $140 that dealer try to charge me)
(I should of DIY my own air filter and save me $30)


Good luck.

LSBoogie

WOW! They have got to be doing more then just the oil change, rotate and inspections. B1 doesn't call for a transmission service and vehicles with maint minder system don't have a 30k service. Trans service isn't called for till you trigger a 3, in cabins and external filters trigger on a 2 (usually around the 25-30k mile mark) unless the external filter is dirty upon regular inspection.

Seems like they are billing for more then just Acura reccomendations. Would be curious to know what else is included or what amount of hours they are billing you for the b1.

mike1988

Ok This I Very Werid My Service B1 Light Came On At 5500 Miles. I Still Didnt Give It In Yet....is That Normal?

Desert_TL

Whoa that's pretty weird. Do you constantly drive your TL like you stole it?

LSBoogie

B1 is considered a minor service (calls for the exact same inpsections and service as a conventional 7500 interval service). So while it may seem a little early for a B i wouldn't worry about it. Usually, this would indicate to me that your driving style is either fairly agressive or a lot of in town stop and go.

I would go ahead and have the b1 done but pricing should really be no more then $150.00 in my opinion.

-Mark

TLFourplay

iTrader: (1)

my B1 light came on at 11,200 miles, just performed it a couple days ago.

mike1988

lol i drive alot i got it recently mosty highway some city i still cant see why its on, and why should u get charged to make that service i just got the car now i have to pay to geet it serviced wow

mike1988

wat does diy stand for ?

flip4prez

*DIY* Do It Yourself

darksom1

A1, B1, or C1...whatever! You keep THAT ride up man! Your car looks hot!!!

That's the only TL-S that might have made me buy one if I saw it before I bought my 06 TL in November! Keep up the good work and be safe overseas man! (I mean on the autobahn...I know you rollin' hard!)

hamsup

ok...so it's not just me...
I thought it seemed a little outta wack ..but if it's normal...than..i guess it's alright..

AcuraTL06Racer

I had B1 service 2 weeks ago at 9,500 miles it was $137 w/ tax

AdamNJ

Why 1 tire? That's not a normal practice because if 1 tire is bad, you should replace both on that axel otherwise you will get uneven wear.

hamsup

1 tire because it had a slow leak in it...so they replaced it...where i could have probably replaced it myself for liek $30 bucks..then have them do it....and i dunno..just the other required maintainance stuff....

NocturnalTypeS

Why not just do your own B1 i dont understand why you need to get it done by the dealer???

Sondinh

iTrader: (3)

After looking at the pictures at Vancouver Revscene Spring Meet 2008, your car caught my eyes because of the unique place where you located the license plate. Can you please tell me what you used and how did u manage to keep the license plate to stay on the front side of the driver? Thank you.