30,000 mile service, this should get you going

[salmonz]

I'm a DIY'er and just starting my tool collection. Half the battle is having the right tool for the job, and obviously common sense. I much rather do this myself, know how to do it, your labour is free (except you have somewhere to be on a saturday afternoon).

Tools:
1. 3½-ton lift jack $150
2. 3½-ton axle stands $30
3. Impact wrench 300 ft-lbs (Milwaukee 9072-20) $200
4. Impact socket set $40
5. Torque wrench 250 ft-lbs $35
6. Wrenches $50 (go nuts on eBay)
7. Misc stuff like oil filter wrench, etc.. $50
Tools: $555

Supplies (lube and sealants, some of these you may not need given the job you tackle):
1. Oil 3.7 qts $15
2. Compressor oil (ND-OIL8) $8
3. Automatic Transaxle Fluid $5/1 qt. bottle (I believe)
4. Multi-purpose Grease (MP grease) 1lb $6
5. FIPG $20
6. Lithium Grease $3
7. High temperature grease (for brakes) $5
8. Coolant $14
9. Adhesive $5
10. Seal packing $25
11. Gasket maker $8
To get you started: $134

Common parts:
1. DIY Brake job ($200)
a. Drums $26/ea (vs. $78/ea dealer)
b. Hardware $10
c. Ceramic front pads (set of 4) $36 (vs. $39/set dealer semi-met)
d. Front rotors $40/ea (vs. $95/ea dealer)
e. Shoes (set of 4) $20 (vs. $36/set dealer)
2. Air filter $8 (vs. $16 dealer)
3. !GOOD! Oil filter $8 (vs. $4 cheap dealer filter)
4. S Belt $9 (vs. $26 dealer)
5. Wheel bearing (ABS) $50/ea (vs. $47/ea dealer)
6. PCV Valve $6 (dealer is $4)
7. Cabin air filter $7 (vs. $36 dealer)
8. Ignition coil (4 required) $65/ea (vs. $78/ea dealer)
9. Iridium spark plugs (4 required) $7/ea (vs. $11/ea dealer)
10. Front outer tie rods (2 required) $25/ea (vs. $46/ea dealer)
11. Control arm (w/ball joint) (2 required) $115/ea (vs. $233/ea dealer)
12. Rear shocks (2 required) $50/ea (vs. $37/ea dealer - not bad)
13. Front sway bar links (2 required) $35/ea (vs. $75/ea dealer)
14. Front struts (2 required) $55/ea (vs. $116/ea dealer)
15. Transmission filter $15 (vs. $66 dealer)
16. Wiper blades $5/ea (vs. $33 dealer)

For more technical folks:
1. Engine rebuild kit $450
2. Engine gasket set $150
3. Transmission rebuild kit $200
4. Clutch kit $150 (if required)
5. Axle replacement $150 (70 for each side) (vs. $400/ea dealer) (included this in technical side, because it's not always needed)
There could be more... like exhaust system, but this just gives you an idea...