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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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im about to hit 1000, break in maintenance at my dealer cost $280.00. can i do it myself and what needs to be done besides an oil and oil filter change?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Get a service manual, it'll save you money down the road.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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I believe in the owners manual it even tells you the services that are performed at the 1000 mile mark.
 
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awesome, thank you guys.
 
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