My 10K checkup and oil change

[chieftmc]

Originally Posted by kwagar

I can't speak for other dealers but Orlando has published a list of charges for maintenance services at various mileage levels.
They are:
5000 Miles- Basic Oil Change for those wanting an early change=$69.95
10000 Miles = 139.95
20000 Miles = 299.95
30000 Miles = 225.95
40000 Miles = 399.95
50000 Miles = 139.95
60000 Miles = 349.95
70,000 Miles = 139.95
80,000 Miles = 399.95
90,000 Miles = 225.95

20,000, 40, 60 and 80 includes Brake Fluid Exchange and new Air Filter
40000 and 80 include coolant exchange

Didn't I read "somewhere" here that at 60K there is also a "valve" adjustment maintenance? Seems that "that" maintenance would be the "most" expensive since we're looking at an engine drop!

[Old smart]

Originally Posted by kwagar

I can't speak for other dealers but Orlando has published a list of charges for maintenance services at various mileage levels.
They are:
5000 Miles- Basic Oil Change for those wanting an early change=$69.95 ...

For sc Orlando to include a 5K option on their "tariff" argues that there is legitimacy to the theory that a blind 10K oil routine is not the be-all-and-end-all.

[Red_fortwo]

Originally Posted by chieftmc

Didn't I read "somewhere" here that at 60K there is also a "valve" adjustment maintenance? Seems that "that" maintenance would be the "most" expensive since we're looking at an engine drop!

I don't think an engine drop would be required. Admittedly, there's not a lot of space there for working, but I think that you can get the valve cover off enough to get a feeler gauge in and make adjustments as necessary on the side of the head that has non-hydraulic valve lifters. I wouldn't want to do it and it would probably require removing the rear bumper cover and some contortion work around the exhaust system, but I think it's possible.

[saskdiesel]

Originally Posted by Red_fortwo

I don't think an engine drop would be required. Admittedly, there's not a lot of space there for working, but I think that you can get the valve cover off enough to get a feeler gauge in and make adjustments as necessary on the side of the head that has non-hydraulic valve lifters. I wouldn't want to do it and it would probably require removing the rear bumper cover and some contortion work around the exhaust system, but I think it's possible.

I believe the gasser Smart has buckets and shims. No screw type lash adjusters.
So this would require removal of the camshaft.
This would mean dropping the motor.

[Quagmire]

Gotta love it!!!

All the money we save on gas.... We can just give all those saved $$$ to the stealerships for their "wonderful" service.

Just paid $15 for a $5 oil filter and $7.95 for a 50 cent copper washer for the drain plug at the stealership.

[Old smart]

The price for the washer (part #018-997-44-45) is $3.51 plus tax at sc Virginia Beach. They mailed me two off a phone-in order and didn't charge postage. Note, the part number is not a typical M-B/smart number, nor did they come in a M-B/smart package; it is likely a Mitsu number.

[saronian]

The pricing doesn't seem too bad. Here's what Toyota/Scion Dealer charges for service

5000 Miles =$99.95
15000 Miles = $119.95
30000 Miles = $294.95
45000 Miles = $119.95
60000 Miles = $294.95
75000 Miles = $119.95
90000 Miles = $294.95

[Cruising n Coasting]

Anybody have pics of where the oil filter and plug are located?

[mvaldes]

Originally Posted by Cruising n Coasting

Anybody have pics of where the oil filter and plug are located?

Evilution has a step by step guide with pics:

Evilution - Smart Car Encyclopaedia