Don't break down or get a service in Jabiru.

How many workshops are there in town ?

G'day Boo,

Reckon that is about right.
Had my 94RV Troopy serviced at the end of last month with
our local guys.....don't have time to do it myself...and have just
checked the invoice..$448.oo Delvac oil is a tad dearer than the
RX super used in mine.

That was for a 240,000km service plus check/adjust/pack front
wheel bearings.

-and that is SA country prices!!

Must admit have not had any further problems and find it a bit
hard to believe that the problems you got were anything to do
with the service.

Can give you a break down of costs if you want...


Cheers
Michael

Info may be useful - genuine Toyota items from Jarvis Toyota in Adelaide (for a 100 series TD but).
$ - Air filter 55 - Oil filter 38 - fuel filter 44.
Ryco from Repco is about half those prices.

Bob, I do most of my own services....oil every 5k and filter(genuine toyota) every 10k , air and fuel filters as per schedule and now when I look at your expirience I have saved a lot of money indeed...I also contract out certain work, ie cooling system flushes ( I insist on toyota inhibitor and demin water AND check before I pay), transmission services ,tyres and wheel alignments and suspension etc...in other words I don't go to any garage and just blindly except what they tell me but I take ownership for the vehicle servicing. But you using this forum as a sounding board for your concerns is a good start...stay in touch, as this forum is good for that type of advice...and yes I think you could save yourself a bundle by becoming more involved and informed as to your vehicles needs.....cheers Phil

I do my own services & now i know why, damn thats a lot of money !

You know why your waiting 2 weeks ?..............AANT.

I bet if you sat across the road you will see the cash paying customers drive in & out before they get around to doing your vehicle.

Anyway,
In Elliot, NT we were quoted $500 just to supply a new fuel pump that i know for a fact is $120 new.

Needless to say i towed my brothers car 300km to the next township.

Geez, now I am happy I drive an old Datto(94 Nissan 4.2 diesel)

Mobil Delvac 10lts =$45
Ryco Oil Filters x 2 =$20
Nissan Fuel filter x1 =$46
Air Filter Element x1 = $33

1 hour labour charge by mechanic =$66

Normal service(oil and filters and grease) = $131

Cheers

10x oil filters + 5x fuel filters + 5x air filters for 92 80 series turbo diesel from an ebay seller in Perth WA delivered to my door in Brisbane $189 , and yes all the same as the local Toyota dealer uses ,,,

Yep some know how to charge. If your in Broome steer clear of the main RACWA contactor, very, very dear and proud of it. Couldn't be more UNhelpful.

Hey Boo Boo

I'm a bit disappointed with this thread.

Let me say first that Mobil Jabiru, will stop and help a traveller at a minutes notice, I have seen them do it many many times.

Secondly Jabiru is a small town 250 km from Darwin and 300km from Katherine, so getting stuff out here cost trust me I know first hand.

I get my new car serviced there and a little bit cheaper because of fleet discount my labour charges are a bit less.

Mobil Jabiru also have a contract to service at least 5 large associations including Parks Australia North, they have a large fleet, so 2 weeks is a short time.

The gearbox problem is a Toyota problem, In no way was it a Mobil Jabiru problem.

So if you travel through Kakadu and need help, 1: Mobil Jabiru will help. We are remote so it will cost, These guys have helped me no end, they have even opened up there work shop on a weekend for me just to help out at no extra charge.

You also know if you need help you can call around anytime.

Cheers Steve.