Hi everyone, I have a 2009 fit sport model, and my maintenance minder light came on for services A, 1, & 2 (oil change, tire rotations, replace air cleaner element, replace dust & pollen filter, inspect engine belt).

The dealership told me it'll cost around $150 to do all that maintenance. Is it worth it to have them done at the dealership? I'm going to have my tires rotated and oil changed professionally, but should I buy the filters and change them myself? Or buy the filters somewhere else and have the dealership replace them for me? Thanks, any feedback will be appreciated!

 

Yeah, you should do the filters yourself. You could pretty easily do the tire rotation yourself if you have a torque wrench. That leaves the oil change which is pretty pricy for $100

 

Aftermarket filters for your Fit are here:

Engine air filter

Cabin Filter

It's troubling they charge $150 for what is legitimately $70 ($30 oil change, $25 filters (it's about 5 minutes labor), $15 rotation), but it's common for service depts with today's cars. Hard to make a living when the cars are reliable.

 

Do it yourself. If you don't know how, then now would be a good time to learn... should save you $$$ big time in the long run... unless $$$ is no object with you, then you can help the dealerships service dept. stay in business... Just my take...

 

Depending on where you live (apartment, complex, or private home), if you're able to DIY these things, they're all quite simple. The tire rotation pattern can be found in your owner's manual- you can do that with a jack, a jack stand or two, a 19mm socket (or the OE lug wrench), and (optional but highly recommended) a torque wrench (80 ft.-lbs. for the lugs).
The oil change, since you live in a city, I'm figuring you may not legally be able to do (figuring apartment or complex) without incurring wrath from one group or another. If, however, you own a private home, or live someplace where you could do this without ticking someone off, this, too, is very easy. All it takes is (I'm 99% certain- it's been two months) a 17mm socket and ratchet, a drain pan, and oh yeah! New oil, drain plug gasket, and filter And, of course, a jack and jack stand. Jack up the car as near the front as possible, put your drain pan under the drain plug, and slowly remove the drain plug. Wait for the oil to drain out, then put the new washer on the plug, and re-install it. Snug it up, but do NOT crank on it hard. I think spec is 14-17 ft.-lbs., but again, it's been a bit. Then, put your drain pan under the oil filter, and twist that off. Clean up the mating surface with a rag or shop towel. Use a bit of your new, clean oil to lubricate the rubber gasket at the top of the new filter, and spin that on. Then, add oil! Make sure everything's clean and clear, and start the car. Let it run for a moment until the oil pressure light turns off, then check the dipstick. Add more oil as necessary.
For the air filter, pop up the clips on the airbox, and check the old filter. If it's just dusty, tap it on the curb, or a friendly local lamppost, wall, etc. that you don't mind getting dusty. If it remains visibly dirty, change it out. Re-seal the airbox, and you're done!
The cabin filter is behind the glovebox. Remove all the junk that's accumulated in your glovebox, then pinch inward at the top corners, and gently let it hang down. In front of you will be the cabin filter in the blower casing. Remove it, see if it's nasty. If not, see dust removal above, and put it back in. If it's disgusting replace, and follow steps in reverse. Done! That'll be $149.99, please Mark W.

 

You forgot the last step of reset the maintenance minder which is also detailed in the owners manual.

 

Touche Mark W.

 

Thanks everyone!!!