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Friday, December 25, 2020

Bought a used 2011 MDX, - the process of $5,000 to "zero out" the maintenance hours

 

For typical DIY, starter, there is a list of  check list items


FLUIDS  M-210 ; L-000  (T-210)
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☼ Oil change  and oil filter change  (M-25)

☼ Transmission drain and refill  3 times.  Use compatible on first drain and refill, and Honda fluid on 2nd and 3rd refill (M-20, M-35, M-35)

☼ Transfer case, the gear oil (M-10)

☼ Rear Differential fluid (M-30)

☼ Brake fluid change (M-25)

☼ Power Steering fluid change (M-30)


ENGINES   M-525 ; PL-625 (T-1,150)
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☼ Spark plugs change (M-50)

☼ Engine Coolant Change (M-25)

☼ Timing service, including water pump, and serpentine belt changes (M-450,  Pro-Labor -625)


OTHER SERVICABLE ITEMS  (T-170)
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☼ Engine Air filter (M-15)

☼ Cabin Air filter (M-15)

☼ Front, driver/passenger windshield wipers (M-25)

☼ Rear windshield wipers  (M-15)

☼ Battery, new/Maybe (M-100)





WHEELS AND SUSPENSION  (T=3,250)
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☼ Spare tires, 10 years old - dry rots (M-140)

☼ New sets of tires, 255/R55-19, and new pressure sensors (M-1260)

☼ Sway bar - links and bushings (M-100 ;  Pro-Labor ; 150)

☼ Front brakes serving (Rotor, and brake pads) - (M120 ; Pro-Labor 130)

☼ Rear brake == assuming it is in good condition  (M-0, Pro-Labor 0)

☼ Rear suspension = shocks (M-150; Pro-Labor 100)

☼ Front suspension = structs/spring combo (M-700 ; Pro-Labor -300)

☼ Wheel alignment = Pro-Labor 100