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Offline SoL

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40k today at Autosavers
« on: July 15, 2009, 09:15:38 PM »
Went for 40k servicing today at Autosavers.

Had to pay another $135 for rear brakes and $75 for fan belt in addition to the $260 package. Didn't bring my oil, so used their Rev-1 5w30.

After the servicing, car felt more powerful, but it rumbles and vibrate alot at 20-30km/h, whether its in neutral or D. Very strange, probably because of tyre rotation?

Also I ran over some object on expressway last week, dunno what, but now my car got this scratching sound when moving. Like leather or metal rubbing against another. Like eek eek eek sound, and it gets faster when i drive faster. Very irritating, yet I dunno what it's from. Could be damage to the underchassis?
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Offline NSman

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2009, 09:29:03 PM »
$75 for the new belt, no labour charge meh? i was charged $25 for labour wor...
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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2009, 09:41:26 PM »
$75 already inclusive of labour charge.  Last time i change only $45 during service.  They waive off the $30 labour charge.

Quote from: NSman on July 15, 2009, 09:29:03 PM
$75 for the new belt, no labour charge meh? i was charged $25 for labour wor...
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Offline NSman

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2009, 09:48:05 PM »
hmm, i have to double check on my receipt again....
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Offline SoL

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2009, 11:21:19 PM »
Mine still got labour charge. =( How to waive?
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Offline space2638

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2009, 12:49:46 AM »
I was charged $25 for labour.

Anw, Sry to sidetrack bros... Did u guys experience squeaking sound from your belt after u changed it at Au*oS*v*r?

I found their workmanship @ Def* Lane Branch to be quite terrible, even though the mechanic was very friendly. Quite shocked to see them tightening my new belt by gut-feel. Shouldn't they use a torque-wrench to get the correct tension on the belt?  :scared:

I was damn pissed with that and ended up going back to TCM to get them adjust to the correct tension to stop the squeaking. TCM did it for free as my car went in to settle some other wty issues like the knocking sound from the engine @ low rpm acceleration (1.8krpm to 2.0krpm)

Pls correct me on the torque-wrench if it's not the correct way to tighten a belt? 
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Offline RG

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2009, 02:56:36 AM »
Torque Wrench is Correct bro..but those experiance mechanic use thier Gut feelings mayb quite accurate too, by the way this fan belt thingy is the same as aircon belt rite? if yes..then after installing a new belt the mechanic will only tighten juz a little. then after a week must come back to tighten again for the last time..
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Offline Silver

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2009, 10:51:26 AM »
correct tension in the belt is not achieved by using torque wrench
tension in belt is checked by "measuring" the deflection of belt

torque wrenches are used to ensure that bolts are tightened to a specified torque so as not to damage the threads (in the case of over-tightening the bolts)
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Offline david1881

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2009, 03:40:58 PM »
 :thumbsup:
Correct explanation!
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Offline space2638

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2009, 01:42:10 AM »
Oic!! Thanks thanks... I wasn't informed about the "come back in one week for us to re-tighten" thing.

Ok I will take note of this the next time round... My belt started to crack at 35k...

On a separate note, is there such thing as OVER-tightening of the belt?
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Offline totallypatrick

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2009, 06:13:18 AM »
I changed my fan belt at Riverview for $36. Labour charge was $15. Seems pretty reasonable comparing to autosavers.
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Offline Zerogravity

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2009, 10:28:10 PM »
I think TCM now got promotion. $1081 package for 4 servicings.....
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Offline Midnight

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2009, 11:27:59 PM »
Quote from: space2638 on July 22, 2009, 01:42:10 AM
Oic!! Thanks thanks... I wasn't informed about the "come back in one week for us to re-tighten" thing.

Ok I will take note of this the next time round... My belt started to crack at 35k...

On a separate note, is there such thing as OVER-tightening of the belt?

Belt start to crack at 35k? does it fit into the maintenance guide to replace the belts around this mileage also?
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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2009, 11:34:40 PM »
Hi, i will be due for servicing at autosaver.
my problem is my car have a squeaking sound every morning i start the engine.
but after 15 mins or when engine warm up, the sound is gone.

anyone encounter this problem??
suspect the belt but which belt will likely to give this problem?
thanks
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Offline space2638

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2009, 11:46:05 PM »
Quote from: Midnight on July 22, 2009, 11:27:59 PM
Belt start to crack at 35k? does it fit into the maintenance guide to replace the belts around this mileage also?

I don't think so... cos it's not quoted in the svc package. TCM attempted to charge me $90 for it!!! Belt is always "use until it STARTS TO crack" if im not wrong...Start to crack = hairline tiny 1mm crack span-wise... that was wat the foreman @ TCM Ubi told me.
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Offline space2638

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2009, 11:46:56 PM »
Quote from: SpeedLimit on July 22, 2009, 11:34:40 PM
Hi, i will be due for servicing at autosaver.
my problem is my car have a squeaking sound every morning i start the engine.
but after 15 mins or when engine warm up, the sound is gone.

anyone encounter this problem??
suspect the belt but which belt will likely to give this problem?
thanks

I had this problem before I changed my belt, so my guess would be the belt. Change it! Worth the $$$! lol  ;D
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Offline SpeedLimit

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2009, 11:49:31 PM »
Quote from: space2638 on July 22, 2009, 11:46:56 PM
I had this problem before I changed my belt, so my guess would be the belt. Change it! Worth the $$$! lol  ;D

ya, will change.
cannot tahan the sound.
but which belt to change? aircon, timing belt?
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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2009, 12:08:33 AM »
Quote from: SpeedLimit on July 22, 2009, 11:34:40 PM
Hi, i will be due for servicing at autosaver.
my problem is my car have a squeaking sound every morning i start the engine.
but after 15 mins or when engine warm up, the sound is gone.

anyone encounter this problem??
suspect the belt but which belt will likely to give this problem?
thanks

Hihi, I also have this prob....Seniors can advise why so?
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Offline NSman

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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2009, 12:15:03 AM »
yes, i have this problem too, once chg the belt & tighten, squeaking sound gone!! peace of mind :D
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Re: 40k today at Autosavers
« Reply #19 on: July 23, 2009, 12:12:59 PM »
latio usin timing chain no timing belt
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