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

goke186 · 09-04-2013, 11:34 PM

I visited my local Toyota dealership today for an unrelated reason and since I am at 28000 miles i asked the service tech about the 30k service.
I was "informed" that i am "required" to change my plugs every 30k miles... and that it will cost at least $500 just for the plugs (including labor to install) plus a few other odds and ends, all said and done the total i was quoted was around $750 for the full service.
I was also told that toyota can void my warranty if i change my own plugs (which i highly doubt unless they can PROVE that the plugs i put in caused the issue).
I am finding it hard to believe that the spark plugs in our cars only last 30k miles.... any thoughts?

I want to clarify something that I didn't notice until Marchy asked, the $500 includes labor to install. My apologies for that oversight!

Thongpocket · 09-05-2013, 12:02 AM

The plugs are good for 90k miles plus. Notify Toyota of America but first try to get that in writing from that shady ass service writer.

rice_classic · 09-05-2013, 01:25 AM

I'm WA.. I'll change your plugs for $300.. Bargain basement pricing, act now, today only!!

suaveflooder · 09-05-2013, 02:06 AM

I'll have to look at my service book again, but I'm pretty sure the plugs are supposed to be changed at 60k miles. I personally don't see any reason not to push them to 90 though (I'll probably wait until 90k personally). Unless they are copper, there should be no issues going to 90k miles. You're service rep is an idiot.

m.wood0213 · 09-05-2013, 02:10 AM

does toyota not include maintenance until 36,000 miles?

suaveflooder · 09-05-2013, 02:17 AM

Just went to look.

This is straight out of Toyota's maintenance guide. Tell your dealer to shove it!

SportInjected · 09-05-2013, 07:32 PM

I don't always take my car to the dealership, but when I do, it's for the entertainment.

EastBayCanuck · 09-05-2013, 10:53 PM

When going over the service schedule with the finance guy he noticed the 60K service had the spark plugs replaced listed and it was a 2 hr job per the book.

Luna · 09-06-2013, 02:25 AM

bollocks

JR007 · 09-06-2013, 05:42 AM

As @suaveflooder mentioned, I'd just follow the maintenance guide that came with the car and you should be safe.

Anthony · 09-06-2013, 07:17 AM

It's $500 for the plugs because it's plugs and a BJ.

...Right?

wootwoot · 09-06-2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony

It's $500 for the plugs because it's plugs and a BJ.

...Right?

Can I get them replaced every 5k?

Anthony · 09-06-2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wootwoot

Can I get them replaced every 5k?

If you've got the stamina...

rice_classic · 09-06-2013, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony

If you've got the stamina...

09-05-2013, 01:25 AM	#3
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09-05-2013, 12:02 AM	#2
Thongpocket Master Troll Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 399 Thanks: 110 Thanked 77 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The plugs are good for 90k miles plus. Notify Toyota of America but first try to get that in writing from that shady ass service writer.

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suaveflooder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: San Diego Posts: 2,295 Thanks: 2,708 Thanked 1,052 Times in 664 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll have to look at my service book again, but I'm pretty sure the plugs are supposed to be changed at 60k miles. I personally don't see any reason not to push them to 90 though (I'll probably wait until 90k personally). Unless they are copper, there should be no issues going to 90k miles. You're service rep is an idiot.

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suaveflooder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: San Diego Posts: 2,295 Thanks: 2,708 Thanked 1,052 Times in 664 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just went to look. This is straight out of Toyota's maintenance guide. Tell your dealer to shove it!

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EastBayCanuck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Hayward,CA Posts: 134 Thanks: 72 Thanked 64 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When going over the service schedule with the finance guy he noticed the 60K service had the spark plugs replaced listed and it was a 2 hr job per the book.

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Luna Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 08 Scion xB, 13 BRZ Limited Location: NC Posts: 113 Thanks: 32 Thanked 30 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	bollocks

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