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YOUR RESEARCH20,000 mile service
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Check error codes (none) and cleared the service reminder
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed
This past weekend, armed with instructions from this site I changed filters, checked for error codes (none) and cleared the service reminder with Durometric.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Check your service booklet for details, but written on my service invoice were lube of doors, latches, and hinges, cleaning/conditioning weather seals, checking/adjusting tire pressures, checking/filling washer reservoir, checking operation of a number of items, clearing road debris from front of radiators, deoderizing evaporator case, and completing system set-up for fault memory and coding next service interval.
Leading evidence: 'Check error codes (none) and cleared the service reminder' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'good idea' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Adjust tire pressures' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
This past weekend, armed with instructions from this site I changed filters, checked for error codes (none) and cleared the service reminder with Durometric.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
They also replaced the rear hatch bumpers under Recall W614, and gave me a copy of the DME readout.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
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0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Check your service booklet for details, but written on my service invoice were lube of doors, latches, and hinges, cleaning/conditioning weather seals, checking/adjusting tire pressures, checking/filling washer reservoir, checking operation of a number of items, clearing road debris from front of radiators, deoderizing evaporator case, and completing system set-up for fault memory and coding next service interval.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
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Suspected cause
It's probably a good idea to change the oil once a year....
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Adjust tire pressures
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0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Check your service booklet for details, but written on my service invoice were lube of doors, latches, and hinges, cleaning/conditioning weather seals, checking/adjusting tire pressures, checking/filling washer reservoir, checking operation of a number of items, clearing road debris from front of radiators, deoderizing evaporator case, and completing system set-up for fault memory and coding next service interval.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Check your service booklet for details, but written on my service invoice were lube of doors, latches, and hinges, cleaning/conditioning weather seals, checking/adjusting tire pressures, checking/filling washer reservoir, checking operation of a number of items, clearing road debris from front of radiators, deoderizing evaporator case, and completing system set-up for fault memory and coding next service interval.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
After reading the maintenance schedule, aside from visual inspection of brake lines and pads, hoses, lights, horn etc., it is check for error codes and replace the pollen filter.
Check error codes (none) and cleared the service reminder
No successful repair reported for this finding.
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Reported fixes
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Unsuccessful attempts
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Discussions
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Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
This past weekend, armed with instructions from this site I changed filters, checked for error codes (none) and cleared the service reminder with Durometric.
Check operation of a number of items, clearing road debris
No successful repair reported for this finding.
0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
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Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that contain suggestions
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Check your service booklet for details, but written on my service invoice were lube of doors, latches, and hinges, cleaning/conditioning weather seals, checking/adjusting tire pressures, checking/filling washer reservoir, checking operation of a number of items, clearing road debris from front of radiators, deoderizing evaporator case, and completing system set-up for fault memory and coding next service interval.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Check your service booklet for details, but written on my service invoice were lube of doors, latches, and hinges, cleaning/conditioning weather seals, checking/adjusting tire pressures, checking/filling washer reservoir, checking operation of a number of items, clearing road debris from front of radiators, deoderizing evaporator case, and completing system set-up for fault memory and coding next service interval.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Check your service booklet for details, but written on my service invoice were lube of doors, latches, and hinges, cleaning/conditioning weather seals, checking/adjusting tire pressures, checking/filling washer reservoir, checking operation of a number of items, clearing road debris from front of radiators, deoderizing evaporator case, and completing system set-up for fault memory and coding next service interval.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Check your service booklet for details, but written on my service invoice were lube of doors, latches, and hinges, cleaning/conditioning weather seals, checking/adjusting tire pressures, checking/filling washer reservoir, checking operation of a number of items, clearing road debris from front of radiators, deoderizing evaporator case, and completing system set-up for fault memory and coding next service interval.
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17 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.
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I'm approaching the 20,000 mile service mark. I'm wondering what goes into this service. Do they run a diagnostic, and is there a charge for this diagnostic test?
Besides an oil change, what else do they do during this maintainance. Also, about how much should I expect it to cost? Thanks a lot.
I was quoted @ $600 in Texas, so I did the oil change, brake flush, cabin + air filter replacement myself.
The cost to reset the service light was 0.5 hr labor
I've called everywhere to find out a cost for this service and have gotten estimates from local dealers anywhere from $900.00 to $500.00. You can guess which one I went for.
I have just passed 20k. I am out sequence on oil changes, having changed it at 5k and 15k. I am also over 550 mi. and 8 hours driving (roundtrip) from the nearest dealer. The service calls for replacing the pollen filter. While the air cleaner filter is not due until 40k, since I live in a dusty part of the world I ordered both from Suncoast for about $65. I also have The Durametric software and cable ($250).
After reading the maintenance schedule, aside from visual inspection of brake lines and pads, hoses, lights, horn etc., it is check for error codes and replace the pollen filter. This past weekend, armed with instructions from this site I changed filters, checked for error codes (none) and cleared the service reminder with Durometric.
While I will use the dealer for warranty work an major repairs, it is impractical for minor servicing that can be done at home. The expensive part was the Durametric, but I will have that for the life of the car.
Tell me more about the Durametric software. Awhile back there was talk on here about VAGCOM which is well-known aftermarket software available for VW-Audi. With it you can do pretty much anything a dealer could do. I your software similar in functionality?
For the 20k-mile/2-year CS service my dealer charged 2.5 hours labor ($262.50), plus parts. Parts were more expensive than one might find elsewhere, although PCA members get 20% discount on parts: $49 for air filter; $28 for oil filter; $6.80 per quart for oil ; and cabin-air filter $100. Parts total was $191 with the PCA discount, so labor plus parts totaled about $454.
Check your service booklet for details, but written on my service invoice were lube of doors, latches, and hinges, cleaning/conditioning weather seals, checking/adjusting tire pressures, checking/filling washer reservoir, checking operation of a number of items, clearing road debris from front of radiators, deoderizing evaporator case, and completing system set-up for fault memory and coding next service interval. They also replaced the rear hatch bumpers under Recall W614, and gave me a copy of the DME readout.
I usually get the CS serviced and inspected for track events at an independent shop, but plan to take it to the dealer every two years.
The
Durametric Software
allows you to read and clear codes, check for over-revs, clear the airbag light and reset your service reminder. It also allows for real-time data logging and has what are called Drive Links to activate/deactivate certain engine functions for advanced tuning/diagnostics. From what I have read about VAGCOM, it has certain functions that Durametric does not have (yet?) that are currently only available thru PIWIS (e.g. reprogramming comfort/keyfob functions, disabling seat belt alarm, etc).
I had a coupon for a $300 discount. They changed the oil, filter, cabin air filter, and brake fluid, plus the routine inspection stuff. No leaks, clean bill of health - cost me about $200 out-of-pocket
Ignorant question: Is 20K the first service for the car? I've owned my CS for about 1.5 yrs and haven't serviced it yet nor can I remember what they told me about when the first service is.
The dealer threw in the first service for free when I purchased the car. I think I saw the recomended service interval as being 20k or 1 year. It's probably a good idea to change the oil once a year....
Re: 20,000 mile service -- retorque suspension & Stiffer steering?
I had the 20,000 mile service on my 2007 Cayman today. I noticed that the steering felt much stiffer after the service. Upon looking at the detail of the items done as part of the service, I noticed the following: "lubed and retorqued suspension". Could this be the reason the steering feels stiffer and is this normal?
Any input would be appreciated. Also, note that my rear tires were also relplaced, and both the front and rear were inflated to 33/40 (3 lbs more than the recommended values in on the door sticker--Michelin Pilot Sports).
Thanks,
-Eric
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