# 2021 Honda Passport - 30K service - Dealer or independent shop? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** honda\ **Created:** [May 8, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493 "2023-05-08T16:20:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bill09](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@Bill09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill09)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/1 "2023-05-08T16:20:11Z")
Is it worth it to do the 30000 mile service at a Honda dealership? ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2023, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/2 "2023-05-08T22:07:52Z")
How much do they charge, and what do they do? If you are asking if all the recommended maintenance should be done on time, yes. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/3 "2023-05-09T10:34:27Z")
I prefer to have service done at a dealership until the drive train warranty expires. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/4 "2023-05-09T13:44:38Z")
I use the dealer. I also check what is recommended in the owner’s manual to make sure the dealer is not adding unnecessary stuff. ---
**Author:** ![vipergg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/50afbb/32.png) [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/5 "2023-05-09T13:52:32Z")
At 30000 miles there cant be much that has to be done other than the usual oil change , change engine air filter (do it yourself and keep the receipts and cabin filter (do it yourself) . The dealer will charge you double what you can do yourself . Go on rock auto and get the engine air filter and cabin filters and change them . Usually these are not hard though I dont know on that particular Honda engine .the cabin filters are usually behind the glove box , info on how to change is usually in the owners manual , if not I’m sure it is somewhere on Utube on how to do it . The oil change , let them do it until engine warranty is done . ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/6 "2023-05-09T14:04:15Z")
> [@vipergg](#): > > At 30000 miles there cant be much that has to be done other than the usual oil change ## 30,000-Mile Services When your Passport’s odometer reaches the 30,000-mile point, it’s time for a more extensive service, consisting of another oil change and tire rotation, plus an inspection on the brakes, tires, belts, hoses, and fluid reservoirs. At this point, your Passport may need brake pad replacement as well as changing of the brake fluid, transmission fluid, and engine coolant. Other recommended services at this interval include replacing the spark plugs, air filter, and fuel filter. This very important service should be repeated every 30,000 miles (60,000 miles, 90,000 miles, 120,000 miles, etc.). Tester ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/7 "2023-05-09T14:23:50Z")
Where did you get that set of recommendations? A Honda dealer’s web site? Hondas track usage and display the type of service needed (A or B with numbers). There’s no ‘30,000 mile service’. The part after ‘as well as’ really sounds like dealer add-ons to the manual’s recommendations. Coolant? Sparkplugs? I’d be amazed if they were needed. A co-worker who just bought a new Accord came in with the dealer’s service recommendation booklet. It bore little similarity to the actual owner’s manual’s recommendations. Here’s what’s in the manual: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/4/3/4347c11e0d07700074561a653b0dad6ad8160d09.png) ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/8 "2023-05-10T02:14:02Z")
My parents have used the same shop for 30yrs for the fleet including a pair of Honda CRV’s and when we first lpulled them out of the phone book they gave us a quote on the 30k service that was the same as the lowest dealer quote while saving us a 60mi round trip. Eventually became the 2nd opinion shop when the dealer tried to sell mom various things that she didn’t need or could have done for a lower price there. Dad still takes his 2019 CRV for dealer oil changes just as he did with his 2007 for the almost 13yrs he had it, still get price quotes from both places for major services but the independent has treated us so much better and is only a few minutes from where they live, compared to going across town. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/9 "2023-05-10T15:29:34Z")
We have a 2019 Odyssey and use the service computer. The codes are shown in @texases post above. We use an independent repair shop that we are satisfied with. Either the dealer or a shop you trust can do the job. If you don’t know a trustworthy indy shop the dealer is a good choice. ---
**Author:** ![john.smith0909123\_160324](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3be4f8/32.png) [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/10 "2023-05-11T03:35:40Z")
Yes, get the code, and get that done. Some stuff you can do yourself, no problem. The cabin air filter you can do yourself, no tools required. The intake filter, easy peasy, 10 mm socket wrench, ratchet, extension, likely all you need, at least that what it was on a 2020 civic. Unless you want to go the extra mile and torque these bolts back down to spec lol, will also need torque wrench. ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/11 "2023-05-11T05:51:29Z")
I use the dealer just to avoid any warranty related issues. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/12 "2023-05-11T12:42:27Z")
> [@john.smith0909123\_160324](#): > > Yes, get the code, and get that done. Where is your imagination getting Code ? The person just asked about the 30000 mile service . ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/13 "2023-05-11T12:55:53Z")
I’d use an independent. There are laws to prevent any warranty related issues because you had the vehicle serviced someplace else. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/14 "2023-05-11T15:41:25Z")
> [@VOLVO-V70](#): > > Where is your imagination getting Code ? The person just asked about the 30000 mile service . Guess you are not familiar with Honda’s… Go back and read Texases post where he posted a picture of the CODE Maintenance Main Items AB 1-7… The dash displays the code(s) when it is time for that maintenance to be done… ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/15 "2023-05-11T17:07:13Z")
> [@MikeInNH](#): > > There are laws to prevent any warranty related issues because you had the vehicle serviced someplace else. This is true, but if you do your service at the dealer you might get some “goodwill” assistance on an out-of-warranty item later, so that’s also a consideration. (That happened to me once with a significant savings.) ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/16 "2023-05-11T20:31:41Z")
I always use the Acura dealer for trans and differential service but have never done the 30k service. I either check the stuff and do it myself or they always look things over and suggest anything needing to be done. I would rather have the dealer do the 50 or 100 point inspection and take care of anything right then and there. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493/17 "2023-05-12T12:05:19Z")
> [@lion9car](#): > > This is true, but if you do your service at the dealer you might get some “goodwill” assistance on an out-of-warranty item later, so that’s also a consideration. (That happened to me once with a significant savings.) Possibly. But it’s extremely rare. And in the past 40+ years we’ve only had ONE warranty claim of any kind.