30,000 mile service Toyota FRUSTRATION - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

RedNWhite · 09-21-2016, 12:50 PM

I live in SoCal, and need to get my 30k service.
*This is going to be a rant*

WHY is it that every Toyota dealership that I call for pricing gives me a quote, and is unaware that the maintenance guide recommends that the brake fluid to be replaced?! I have called about six dealerships and NONE of them were aware, and told me that it will be about $150 on top of the price of normal 30k service (so avg about $350 to $400). I've asked them why this service isn't included in the baseline work for the 30k service, since it clearly says that. Every time I get an "oh yeah, sorry".

Am I the only one who has been through this? I guess this is one of the negatives of Toyota killing the scion brand.

If anyone else has a good dealership that they would recommend, with good prices, I welcome those.

p.s. I prefer getting this done at the dealership so that the documentation is on the carfax report for resale value

Mirageo · 09-21-2016, 01:24 PM

You plan to change your brake fluid at 30k? Haha I plan to change mines out maybe at 100k

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RedNWhite · 09-21-2016, 01:46 PM

Yeah, well I figured if it's in the recommended maintenance then I should do it. Now i'm rethinking it!

SecretSquirrel83 · 09-21-2016, 01:48 PM

I would recommend going to a performance shop instead and spending the extra money on some quality fluids, I was thinking of going to Evasive myself when i get back an get my fluids changed.

8R6 · 09-21-2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mirageo

You plan to change your brake fluid at 30k? Haha I plan to change mines out maybe at 100k

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do u just use your car to commute from point A to point B?

Mirageo · 09-21-2016, 02:21 PM

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do u just use your car to commute from point A to point B?

About 80% of the time yeah

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RedNWhite · 09-21-2016, 02:48 PM

Same here, but 100% of the time.

retoocs · 09-21-2016, 10:49 PM

It's a Subaru thing, brake fluid at 30k.

RedNWhite · 09-21-2016, 10:57 PM

Is it really necessary though? Seeing that I use this car for my daily and have never raced it.

ryoma · 09-22-2016, 01:16 AM

is your fluid dark brown? if so, change it. if your fluid is still a light tan, then it's fine for just driving around

continuecrushing · 09-22-2016, 01:44 PM

you could just come to Mod Auto and we will change the fluids...

Also, don't bother with "to get on the carfax" thing. I've bought/sold a lot of cars, and I've NEVER had one issue where the person/dealer claim "oh well we don't know what service was done so we can't give you as much for the car".

Resale value on our cars wont be that good, just how it is. Especially here in Socal were there are 10 billion frs/brzs driving around.

I'd rather buy a car from an enthusiast who keep good records, rather than a dealer. Most (all? lol) dealerships are idiots. IMO haha.

RedNWhite · 09-23-2016, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ryoma

is your fluid dark brown? if so, change it. if your fluid is still a light tan, then it's fine for just driving around

Thanks man, gonna check and see.

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RedNWhite · 09-23-2016, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by continuecrushing

you could just come to Mod Auto and we will change the fluids...

Also, don't bother with "to get on the carfax" thing. I've bought/sold a lot of cars, and I've NEVER had one issue where the person/dealer claim "oh well we don't know what service was done so we can't give you as much for the car".

Resale value on our cars wont be that good, just how it is. Especially here in Socal were there are 10 billion frs/brzs driving around.

I'd rather buy a car from an enthusiast who keep good records, rather than a dealer. Most (all? lol) dealerships are idiots. IMO haha.

Yeah, you're right, I don't trust dealerships that much either. One time a dealership left the oil cap off after an oil change. Ended up breaking down with a broken belt. How much does your place charge?

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Gabzor · 09-23-2016, 07:38 AM

They actually have a tester for brake fluid, track guys use it alot.. Come through, I'll hook you up

09-21-2016, 12:50 PM	#1
RedNWhite Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: Scion Fr-s Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 26 Thanks: 32 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	30,000 mile service Toyota FRUSTRATION I live in SoCal, and need to get my 30k service. This is going to be a rant WHY is it that every Toyota dealership that I call for pricing gives me a quote, and is unaware that the maintenance guide recommends that the brake fluid to be replaced?! I have called about six dealerships and NONE of them were aware, and told me that it will be about $150 on top of the price of normal 30k service (so avg about $350 to $400). I've asked them why this service isn't included in the baseline work for the 30k service, since it clearly says that. Every time I get an "oh yeah, sorry". Am I the only one who has been through this? I guess this is one of the negatives of Toyota killing the scion brand. If anyone else has a good dealership that they would recommend, with good prices, I welcome those. p.s. I prefer getting this done at the dealership so that the documentation is on the carfax report for resale value

09-22-2016, 01:16 AM	#10
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	is your fluid dark brown? if so, change it. if your fluid is still a light tan, then it's fine for just driving around __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

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RedNWhite Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: Scion Fr-s Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 26 Thanks: 32 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Same here, but 100% of the time.

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RedNWhite Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: Scion Fr-s Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 26 Thanks: 32 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it really necessary though? Seeing that I use this car for my daily and have never raced it.

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continuecrushing Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FRS Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 2,707 Thanks: 1,231 Thanked 2,144 Times in 1,003 Posts Mentioned: 73 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	you could just come to Mod Auto and we will change the fluids... Also, don't bother with "to get on the carfax" thing. I've bought/sold a lot of cars, and I've NEVER had one issue where the person/dealer claim "oh well we don't know what service was done so we can't give you as much for the car". Resale value on our cars wont be that good, just how it is. Especially here in Socal were there are 10 billion frs/brzs driving around. I'd rather buy a car from an enthusiast who keep good records, rather than a dealer. Most (all? lol) dealerships are idiots. IMO haha.

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