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15 minute 5000 mile service?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jerryb1984, Feb 27, 2019.

  1. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:23 AM
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    jerryb1984

    jerryb1984 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I didn’t have them rotate the tires as I do that myself. Is 15 minutes a thorough inspection time? Wow, that was quick.
     
  2. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:23 AM
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    LOL ZR2

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    5k is checking fluid levels and such. Takes about 15
     
  3. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    Because they don't check nothing, I know a kid that starting working at a Toyota Dealership and he was told all oil changes are to be done in under 8 minutes.
     
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  4. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:26 AM
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    Tacoma2020

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    Look at the checklist in the warranty and service guide. Could they do that list in 15 minutes?
     
  5. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:28 AM
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    This is the main reason I put a dash camera in.
     
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  6. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:35 AM
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    HacksawMark

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    No, it's not enough time.
     
  7. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:37 AM
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    shakerhood

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    No oil change and since you didn't want a tire rotation it probably only took a few minutes to check and top off the fluids.
     
  8. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:38 AM
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    swissrallyman

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    my first service with no oil change took over 2 hours but included a software update..
     
  9. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:45 AM
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    IEsurfer

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    Ya my 15k service was done in less than 2 hours but I'm sure at least 1 and a half hours of that it was just sitting in line
     
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  10. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:46 AM
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    Xena1

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    Well look at the positive side: They didn't have the time to over tighten your oil filter or drain plug. Nor could they strip you skid plate bolts. Open hood, shut hood, put a few greasy fingerprints on your steering wheel and done!
     
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  11. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    My 5k service took 3 hrs even though I had scheduled it in advance and wasnt a walk in.
     
  12. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    They insist on rotating my tires on the 6 month check-up when the 2016 SR5 I had only had 2900 miles on it.

    I'm thinking about not going for my '19 SR's 6 month check up. Just go in after 1 year and get a oil/filter change. And if they insist on rotating my tires I'll leave and go to repair shop for a oil change.
     
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  13. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:52 AM
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    They like to drag their work shoes across my door sill protectors. Don't have enough leg strength to pick their feet up I don't guess.
     
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  14. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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    I can do my own laying on the ground in about 10 minutes. Most of that time is waiting on the oil to drain so I can put the plug (with the same washer :) :crapstorm: ) back in because I don't want to get down there twice, and I've already warmed up the spot I'm laying in.
     
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  15. Feb 27, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    My non oil change service times are about 45 minutes, so 15 minutes seems a little quick to me?
     
  16. Feb 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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    These 5k and 15k visits are useless and a waste of everyone's time. I took mine for 5k last year and it came out fairly quick. So I ask the rep, that was fast, it was just the tire rotation? She said yes, with a smile.
    I just go for my 10k oil change now. And I do my 5k oil chg interval myself.
     
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  17. Feb 27, 2019 at 8:01 AM
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    Yes, it is lots of fun to set the impact gun to 150 PSI and crank down on lug nuts so they are impossible to loosen with a normal tire wrench. Good choice
     
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  18. Feb 27, 2019 at 8:15 AM
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    LOL ZR2

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    I lol'ed

     
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  19. Feb 27, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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    Fazzster

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    I had my 5k service today and added an oil change to make it worth while. 1 hour flat. Oil change was $71
     
  20. Feb 27, 2019 at 8:22 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    :eek:

    Your concept of 'worthwhile' and mine are about $40 different.
     
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