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And sit down before you read this..... it's $613 . Yes, you read that correctly it's like 4 hours of labor because they adjust/ check valve clearance plus all fluids changed. They have to remove the seats and the firewall behind the seats to get to everything ?
 

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And sit down before you read this..... it's $613 . Yes, you read that correctly it's like 4 hours of labor because they adjust/ check valve clearance plus all fluids changed. They have to remove the seats and the firewall behind the seats to get to everything ?
Must be regional pricing. My local dealers quoted 419.
 

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Must be regional pricing. My local dealers quoted 419.
Hi Big had, that is roughly the same the local dealer quoted me here in Florida. I internet video coupled with maintenance manual to do the work. Mine was used 15 hours on it and the dealer did the first two maintenance updates before I picked it up. Replacing the fluids and filters is no big deal. If you have not adjusted valves you might get help from a mechanically inclined friend or have the dealer just do the valve adjustments. That way you an have more money for accessories!
 

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well did you read the manual that states the break in also? the first 15 miles? then the 100 mile service. i plan to to drive my talon local only until after the 100 mile service. i dont like to gamble on break ins. no one should. but its your money.
 

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So do you recommend taking my talon in to a Honda dealer for the first service?
It’s cheaper with the local repair shop but I was just worried about the warranty
as long as you document the services, it doesn’t matter where you take it or do it yourself. If you have a warranty repair, then take it to the dealer. Under warranty I had the left front differential seal repla twice and a leaking fox shock.
 

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Idiot question here, i just did the first oil change at 150 miles. . and like a fool i dumped 7 whole quarts in after replacing the filters and letting the 12mm and 17mm drain plugs off for about 30 min. it was empty empty before adding new oil. the dip stick is hard to read because the lines are so close but after 7 quarts and warming up for 5-7 minutes the dipstick reads at the top or maybe slightly above the top line. should i drain a little out to be safe??
 

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Idiot question here, i just did the first oil change at 150 miles. . and like a fool i dumped 7 whole quarts in after replacing the filters and letting the 12mm and 17mm drain plugs off for about 30 min. it was empty empty before adding new oil. the dip stick is hard to read because the lines are so close but after 7 quarts and warming up for 5-7 minutes the dipstick reads at the top or maybe slightly above the top line. should i drain a little out to be safe??
You're probably fine but if it were me, I would but only because of my OCD. I also have a fluid extractor to suck out excess oil instead of removing the drain plug again.
 

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You're probably fine but if it were me, I would but only because of my OCD. I also have a fluid extractor to suck out excess oil instead of removing the drain plug again.
Thanks. Yes my OCD was getting the better of me and I ran to hobo-freight and bout a fluid transfer hand pump for $7 and sucked out 800ml. Really handy little thing,Thank you!
 
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