90K Service Beware

[Lee-thal]

Capped price service is only for the 15k, 30k, 45k and 60k services, or 4 years.

[odie602r]

Ouch!, glad I have the capped price servicing

Start saving now - capped price stops after 60k service or 48 months.

[odie602r]

Oops, Lee-thal must have pressed submit just as I started my post - sorry about that

[drillbit7]

You need to use a dealer once a year to maintain the roadside assist from memory.

Beyond that it's more if there are any recalls or hotfixes you haven't been told about or reflashes/updates for the ECU. They can also do an SQL with their MUT3 machine that a non dealer won't have access to.

Contrary to popular belief, SQL can be done without a MUT. At least on a challenger. I know as I have done it personally.

Cheers
Drillbit

[wake jake]

My ML's due for its 90k in the next 2 weeks. It's been privately serviced since 30k worth getting serviced at the stealers for any ecu updates etc. Or am I better off getting the service done at my own mechanic then going the stealers just for the ECU etc stuff? Has anyone else done this?

[har05l]

My ML's due for its 90k in the next 2 weeks. It's been privately serviced since 30k worth getting serviced at the stealers for any ecu updates etc. Or am I better off getting the service done at my own mechanic then going the stealers just for the ECU etc stuff? Has anyone else done this?

I remember reading only recently that a member went to there local dealer for an ecu update and was charged only $55 or so. I don't see it as being a major problem myself

[biggibbo]

Gibbo thats not to bad mate, was that with valves done?

Hi guys, I called round today & was told
that for my 90k service,
$1500 (about) Cardiff Mitsubishi (no timing belt, do it at 100k)
$1770 Newcastle (included timing belt)


Now do I need to have services don't at a dealer or can any qualified mechanic
do it & stamp the book. What can Mitsubishi mechanics do
(Other than Warranty issues) that a non Mitsu Mech can do?

Cheers guys
DD

yeh mate valves done. No timing belt. They did that with the 105 service

[Mudme]

Easy solved, guess what will get traded at 80k

[Brent1]

It would be interesting to know what the other makes charge. I'm guessing with the way the world is they're not much different to the cost at Mitsubishi so I'll stick with my Triton

[har05l]

It would be interesting to know what the other makes charge. I'm guessing with the way the world is they're not much different to the cost at Mitsubishi so I'll stick with my Triton

My brother works at Mazda so for curiosity I'll find out what the BT-50 costs at the 90k service

[mattz]

Different manufacturers have different service schedules.......not how many kms but what is done at each service. Mazda may have there major at 105kms or something like that.
To get a proper comparison you would need to get prices on all services up to say 150k kms add them all up and compare
I doubt there would be a massive difference between Mitsubishi and other makes.

[Mudme]

The new triton should be out by the time I get anywhere near 90k Si ill be trading up me thinks!

[Honky]

Service charges for new Ford Ranger:-

Capped Price Servicing:
15,000km 390.00
30,000km 580.00
45,000km 470.00
60,000km 580.00
75,000km 390.00
90,000km 655.00
105,000km 390.00

Honky

[Crash486]

Mercedes has capped their servicing costs to encourage first type buyers: $1400 covers all routine servicing for the first 50,000km.

Sorry not really on topic, just topical.

[DoubleD]

Thanks guys, I've been quotes about $600 for
the 90k service from my mechanic (without
valves).

Har051 I think that's a good idea, I'll call them &
get a price on valves only, that would still work out cheaper.
It has to go in to Mitsu to have a couple of
things sorted out under warranty & while its in there
ill get them to do any upgrades to ECU & whatever the SQL is.

[jimpuff]

Saw my dealer, $1080 for 90,000 service, timing belt is $520 at 100,000 km, However the 150,000km service not only has tappets, but also replacing injector piping. So while Mitsubishi caps servicing charges to 60,000 there is a sting in the services each 30,000.
But I got hardened to this, our diesel golf services certainly cost more.

[RHKTriton]

If you can do your own servicing it has many benefits.

1. You are assured that particular tasks are done, eg. I've had two definite instances where a fuel filter has not been replaced at a dealer service - usually only picked up when you do your own at the next pitstop.

2. Cost is hugely less.

3. You can use better quality components.

4. You can make sure dirt doesn't get into the engine when doing jobs.

5. You don't get oil/grease over the carpets and seats.

etc, etc,

If you feel the need you can get a mechanic to check over your work at some stage or get a dealer to stick the anal probe on your ride to check ECU alarms, software, etc.

[har05l]

If you can do your own servicing it has many benefits.

1. You are assured that particular tasks are done, eg. I've had two definite instances where a fuel filter has not been replaced at a dealer service - usually only picked up when you do your own at the next pitstop.

2. Cost is hugely less.

3. You can use better quality components.

4. You can make sure dirt doesn't get into the engine when doing jobs.

5. You don't get oil/grease over the carpets and seats.

etc, etc,

If you feel the need you can get a mechanic to check over your work at some stage or get a dealer to stick the anal probe on your ride to check ECU alarms, software, etc.

You forgot to mention the fact your warranty would become void also without relevant information filled out in the service manual.

Your points are valid but only after warranty runs out would I bother starting my own servicing

[RHKTriton]

Sounds like a lot of folk have had to rely on warranty simply because the stealers have had their greasy mits under the hood in the first place.

If you are competent to do your own work there shouldn't be any probs. If you're not mechanically inclined, find a good mechanic.

[DoubleD]

Mines booked in for its 90k service at Kelly Mitsubishi tomorrow
morning! Approx $1400.

I've also a few warranty issues for them to look at
whilst its booked in.

DD

[headake]

What do they do for the 90k that its so much?

[har05l]

The 90k service involves all fluids, oils and filters as well as a tappet adjustment.

I'm not sure if all dealers bump up prices on oils and fluids as dramatically as I was able to find out but it is a good 90% + which would answer why major services cost so much . These tritons would hold a fair amount of oils/fluids combined.

[viking shippy]

Mines booked in for its 90k service at Kelly Mitsubishi tomorrow
morning! Approx $1400.

I've also a few warranty issues for them to look at
whilst its booked in.

DD

Watch those bastards mate they did purchase warranty and services on my truck.
They gave me the runaround re upper manifold replacement...
And feeble excuses for the rest of my complaints...ie charging for work that wasn't preformed....I liquid papered my diff plug...caught them out..
And they threw out my Uni filter and denied I even had had one...
Can you believe it...
I go to Wyong Mitsubishi now they bend over backwards and I now get trade discount on my servicing costs about 20% off gota like that...

[DoubleD]

Hi Guys,

I'm on my way to pick it up, hopefully it's done.

I'm also having the look at the surging issues & a couple
of other things.

Guys there a thread in here that has a list of common
Warranty issues the Tritons have?

Cheers Viking ill keep Wyong in mind next time!!

[DoubleD]

90k service complete $1356.

Warranty Issues:
• Surging at 110-115km/h on cruise control.
- Need to re book
• Sudden surge/jolt at 50-60km/h when backing off accelerator.
- Need to re book
• Strange noise rolling to a stop or driving/reversing in driveway under 10km/h
- Need to re book
* but a note to owner, vehicle has aggressive tread pattern........
• AirBag dash light on
- Fixed!

Dan