I have an 06 and I'm 3K away from my 30K checkup in which I plan to take it to the dealer. It's never been to the dealer for a checkup, since I do most of the maintenance. I have done the following myself.

1) Change oil and filter every 4K
2) Changed tranny fluid @ 18K
3) Changed diff fluid @ 18K
4) Cleaned and oiled K&N air filter numerous times.
5) Changed cabin filter
4) Simple stuff like lube the soft top spots, wiper blades.

What else should I have them do/check? I drive the car pretty hard, but she runs perfect and is a daily driver. I could change the coolant myself as well, but they'd probably flush it better then me.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

jc

 

Check the manual for all the things they should check for. I think they're suppose to check all the bushings, hoses, brakes, e-brake, and more stuff that I can't think of off the top of my head, but yeah check the manual/service booklet.

 

You already do everything needed on a 30k service.

-Engine Oil
-Tranny Fluid
-Diff Fluid
-Intake Filter
-Cabin Filter
-Inspect this, poke that.

If you want you can get a can of silicone spray and hit up all the rubber under the car (CV boots, steering rack boots, etc) but honestly the "inspections" that the dealer does are a little overrated. You can check a hose for cracks or leaks just the same if you are skilled enough to change your fluids.

Also, you do not need a coolant flush. Not even close. With the newer model years you have type II coolant which is a 10 year service interval. In older models it is every 75k.

Keep up on your DIY and you'll be doing fine. It isn't as mystical as they'd have you think.

-Hockey

 

06 should have Main and Sub item service. what's on your gauge?

 

Hockey, thanks for the advice ..I'll just keep taking care of the maintenance items myself and save the cash.

Toqobox: What does "'06 should have Main and Sub item service. what's on your gauge?" mean??

Main and sub item?

 

06 to 08 s2000's has service reminder that has Main item A and B, Sub item 1-6, it will appear on the gauge that tells you what service the car needs.
What yr is your s2000??

 

Hi I am from South Africa and we get a 100,000 k maintainance plan with the car free of charge dont you guys get the same.?
I dont think we get the Service reminder in our spec cars and the manual says nothing about it where in the gauge do I see this info.

cheers Paul..

2006 bermuda blue and loving it..

 

Thats a good service plan, No i don't think here in US gets free service plan and all the info i got applies to US model.