15000 Jetta Service

[OvaltoJetta]

The 15,000klm service was carried out on the Jetta at a cost of $288 + gst = $316.80 (inc $186 labour). In the 1st 15,675 klm of life, it has used 1046 litres of diesel at a cost of $1447 (ave 138.3c per litre). That's an average of 6.67l/100klm (14.98kpl - 42.5mpg) which equates to 9.2c per klm. Compare that to the apparently so called "green" Toyota Corolla at http://www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au/...skWebForm.aspx to which I say bollocks.

[ozgriff]

Their forms seem to not work on my browser?

However the cars that did come up, it seems a bit of a surprise that the ratings can be a full star ahead of some other cars?

[iampivot]

The 15,000klm service was carried out on the Jetta at a cost of $288 + gst = $316.80 (inc $186 labour).

Just curious; how important is the 15000km service? Is it very bad if the first service is skipped?

[Manaz]

Just curious; how important is the 15000km service? Is it very bad if the first service is skipped?

Yep. The first x km of an engine's life are when it beds itself in, any rough edges are worked out, and you'll find a lot of metal particles in the oil.

It's probably the worst service to skip other than the ones where a timing belt is due to be replaced on an interference engine...

[turboveedubb]

Wow, that's a pretty cheap service.
May I ask what sort of stuff did they do as part of the service?

I recently called up my dealer asking about a 7500km oil change and was quoted $280.

[jb747]

Wow, that's a pretty cheap service.
May I ask what sort of stuff did they do as part of the service?

I recently called up my dealer asking about a 7500km oil change and was quoted $280.

My dealer (Burwin) just did a service for me at 10,000 km (on an R32), and it cost $140.

[OvaltoJetta]

Wow, that's a pretty cheap service.
May I ask what sort of stuff did they do as part of the service?

I recently called up my dealer asking about a 7500km oil change and was quoted $280.

Labour
Check following fluid levels - brake master cylinder, power steering, transaxle, engine coolant and concentration, battery sg.
Brake condition and wear
Inspect engine and transmission for leaks
Tyres for wear, damage & pressure - inc rotate
Brake pedal for operation & free travel
All fluid lines & hoses for routing, tightness & leaks
Driveshaft dust boots for damage & deterioration
Adjustment & condition of external drive belts
Change engine oil & filter
Road test brakes - inc handbrake, engine & driveability, vehicle lighting & seat belts, steering & suspension
Parts
Oil filter & gasket
Fluids
Top up fluids
Engine Oil
Sundry
Shop supplies
Oil disposal

Other - reset auto locking to activate at 10kph - free

[simonn]

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Other - reset auto locking to activate at 10kph - free[QUOTE]

it is so nice of them to not charge for something you can set yourself