Friday, June 3, 2011

I bought a 2005 Toyota Corolla with 26000 miles on it.?

I had the oil changed, the brakes changed, tires rotated back in September 06 at the dealer, free of charge. I know i have to service my car pretty soon and my question is to know if i am required to have it done at the dealer or can i have it done anywhere else ( Midas, Meineke or Jiffy lube). Does it matters where you have your car serviced?

My second question is to know how much it cost in average?I bought a 2005 Toyota Corolla with 26000 miles on it.?You have a couple of choices. First, check what brand of oil they each use and research the brands. A synthetic like Mobil 1 is a good choice. Second, look for coupons to reduce the cost and keep your eyes open for specials that the dealership might offer. It is hard to find anything below 20 bucks. Happy Hunting!I bought a 2005 Toyota Corolla with 26000 miles on it.?Until the warranty expires, I would have the dealer do the recommended Toyota servicing such as oil changes, coolant changes, transmission flushes etc to make sure I kept the warranty in effect, especially the power train warranty which may last 5 years or 60,000 miles. You have to assume that you could have a major engine or transmission problem develop and you'll be glad that the dealer shows all your required maintenance having been done if you need warranty work from them. Is it really worth trying to save $5 on a discount oil change when you can get the original equipment

Toyota oil filter installed at the dealer? Who knows your car better, the Toyota dealer or the quick lube place?I bought a 2005 Toyota Corolla with 26000 miles on it.?You do not have to have the service performed at the Toyota dealership, but you had better know exactly what work is required by your warrantee ... and when ... and you had better be very thorough at keeping records of all maintenance performed. The dealership usually has a poster of the service required at specific mileage or date milestones in their service dept if you need more detail.



The secret is trying to find a cheap, TRUSTWORTHY mechanic. There is no use saving a dime on maintenance if it costs you a dollar in repairs later.



Unless you do 80% of your driving on the highway during off hours you should also use the maintenance schedule for hard use. Especially for oil and filter changes.I bought a 2005 Toyota Corolla with 26000 miles on it.?No, you don't have to have the car serviced at a dealer, as long as the other repair shops use the correct parts and fluids. You have to save all receipts, even for parts and fluids if you work on the car yourself, so that you can prove proper maintenance if a warranty issue arises. However, you will be on better terms with Toyota if you had their dealer perform most of the service.



An oil change should cost $18 (basic) to $30 (including checking/topping off other fluids and performing a general inspection). At 30,000, the radiator should be flushed and filled, transmission fluid replaced, air filter replaced, fuel filter replaced, brake fluid replaced, and spark plugs replaced. You should also get an oil change every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. I wouldn't get a %26quot;30,000 mile service.%26quot; Instead, I would order whatever is specified in the maintenance schedule included in the maintenance manual. I do most of the work myself, so I am not too familiar with repair shops and costs. The radiator drain and fill should cost $50-$75. Spark plug replacement should cost $40-$60. Brake fluid replacement should cost $30-$80. Air filter should cost $10 - $22. Transmission fluid replacement should cost $50-$120. I would have the dealer replace the transmission fluid because Toyota uses a special transmission fluid in its cars. Other shops are more likely to use the wrong fluid. If your manual specifies Type T-IV fluid, I would take it to the dealer. The dealer might say it doesn't need replacement. I would still replace it every 30,000 miles. A drain and fill is adequate. A full flush isn't required, in my opinion, but is better. The difference in prices reflect the different brands/quality of parts used and different labor rates. Independent repair shops have lower prices than the dealers' service departments. Genuine Toyota parts are relatively expensive, but high quality. Some dealers %26quot;overcharge%26quot; for some parts, except to some reluctant people who ask for a better price. Evil. Dealers also have the highest labor rates.



Other maintenance/replacement issues: tires, brakes, wiper blades, windshield washer fluid, battery, light bulbs (headlights, tail lights, turn signal lights, etc.), lubricating hinges, and car washes.



I would also stay away from Jiffy Lube.I bought a 2005 Toyota Corolla with 26000 miles on it.?you can have your car serviced anywhere. toyota does not say anywhere in the service manual that you must have it serviced at toyota or the warranty will be null/void. i wouldnt recommend jiffy lube though...they're yuck.

every dealership cost differently with oil changes. in the east coast they're around 30 bucks now.