July 14, 2009 at 6:44 am
#20597
Gary856
Participant
A few months ago I had a private shop (non-dealer) did an oil change plus minor tune-up (changed spark plugs, topped off fluids, lubed things, blew clean air filter, etc.) and that cost about $180 for my ’01 GS500 here in San Jose, CA. I didn’t do valve adjustment, but they told me it would be 2 hr labor + parts (valve shims) = about $200. So, if you’re first service for $250 includes valve inspection/adjustment, that sounds like a good deal to me. If you like your existing clutch friction zone engagement point, tell the shop not to mess with it; I had to adjust the clutch cable back to where I liked it after the shop adjusted it during their service.