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60K service - Northern Virginia 850 1997

posted by  someone claiming to be LookingForHelp on  Sat Dec 28 19:20 CST 2002 [RELATED]

I am in the Northern Virginia area, have a '97 850. The service advisor at Fairfax Volvo estimates the 60K service to cost around $1,200 - claims the timing belt has to be changed, etc. That is pretty steep, and I was wondering if anyone has gone to an independent repair shop for the 60K service, how much did it cost, and if they were happy with the service. Thanks.








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    60K service - Northern Virginia S70 1998

    posted by  kshaw on  Sun Dec 29 08:02 CST 2002
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    I recently replaced the timing belt on mine (at 70K mark) at the DARCARS Volvo in Gaithersburg for about $381. I did all the other stuff myself (new serpentine, new plugs, brake pads, new rotor and distributor cap, etc.)








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    60K service - Northern Virginia 850 1997

    posted by  someone claiming to be johnhs on  Sun Dec 29 05:49 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    I have had excellent service at very reasonable prices by Ranjit Singh @Import Auto Service, Springfield, VA call him @ 703 569 2332 and discuss, He's a very informative and nice guy.








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      60K service - Northern Virginia 850 1997

      posted by  someone claiming to be LookingForHelp on  Sun Dec 29 12:20 CST 2002 [RELATED]

      What did the 60K service cost, and did you get the timing belt replaced as well? Thanks!








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        60K service - Northern Virginia 850 1997

        posted by  someone claiming to be johnhs on  Mon Dec 30 11:18 CST 2002 [RELATED]

        I had 70K per recommendation: changed timing and serp. belt; plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor;throttle body cleaning; trans flush; coolant and brake flush; fuel filter for about $790 (no oil/filter or air filter change)








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          60K service - Northern Virginia 850 1997

          posted by  someone claiming to be LookingForHelp on  Tue Dec 31 02:31 CST 2002 [RELATED]

          That is very informative. Thank you kindly.








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          60K service - Northern Virginia 850 1997

          posted by  someone claiming to be johnhs on  Mon Dec 30 11:22 CST 2002 [RELATED]

          Also forgot to mention ISA gives first time customers a 10% not to exceed $50 discount on service.








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    60K service - Northern Virginia 850 1997

    posted by  someone claiming to be Herb on  Sun Dec 29 03:34 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    The 60K does NOT include a t-belt unless you're requesting that too? The t-belt's normally replaced at 70K miles on your car.
    At our dealership, a 60K service on your car is a 4 hour service and runs for about $400 (total) which includes a new serp belt (not t-belt).
    Labor to replace a t-belt's about 3 hours and the part's about $40 if one wants it done early, most people don't. I have yet to see one break before its required mileage interval so we never try upselling that, no need.
    For $1,200 was more than just a normal 60K service being quoted, like brakes, etc?








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      60K service - Northern Virginia 850 1997

      posted by  someone claiming to be LookingForHelp on  Sun Dec 29 12:18 CST 2002 [RELATED]

      The $1200 quoted is for the standard 60K service, and replacement of the timing belt (no brakes, etc.). I was told that the belt needed to be replaced after 5 years or 60K miles, and in my case car will be 6 years, and has reached 60K miles. Is your dealership in No. VA? If so, I'll be coming there!








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        60K service - Northern Virginia 850 1997

        posted by  someone claiming to be Herb on  Sun Dec 29 12:24 CST 2002 [RELATED]

        Many miles from VA but perhaps the 6 yr old T-belt should be considered? Still costly at $1200 IMO.
        Check you service/maintenance book on the t-belts time interval.







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