Dealership Says: Brake flush, and Throttle body needs clean

El Cid · Oct 12, 2014

Chrisg[OP] said: ↑

Thanks for the replies. I've worked on tons of brakes , but never on ABS. Just don't want to screw up sensors by not bleeding without a pressure bleeder. The fluid looks pretty clean, the reservoir is dirty, I think that's what they are looking at, IMO..

They want like $150 for injector service, that's why I was thinking of running some Redline or Techron in it.

I seen the write up on the throttle body, looks pretty straight forward, especially if you don't clean the MAF. I checked O'Reilly's, and they got the TB cleaner for $5, and the MAF cleaner for $8... I might do it this weekend.

thanks,

chris
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Cannot trust ANY dealers. Do only what the manual calls for unless you have some extreme operating circumstances.
I have used Chevron Techron for decades with good results. Some luxury dealerships even use it as part of their serivces and do not try to sell injector service, etc.

Chrisg · Oct 12, 2014

worthywads: thanks for your reply .. Yes I did tell them about the locks the first visit after I changed them and it's on the repair order. And the NITRO makes tires last longer, and was included for no extra charge from a friend at goodyear. Lastly, I wasn't being a BITCH, I don't like being taking advantage of because the dealer is servicing the truck.
Please DO NOT RESPOND TO MY POSTS AGAIN,

chris

Seantoobs · Oct 12, 2014

Whoah there horsey

Chrisg · Oct 12, 2014

Sean Toombs: I didn't call anyone out, people that respond like that have no place on this board. I have gotten great responses and information in the past, so I posted this question.

I had a box and stereo system done by MR MARV, totally nice guy, very knowledgeable, and did a great job. I guess some people just can't be happy

Seantoobs · Oct 12, 2014

Agreed. Wasn't talking to you. Name calling helps no one

T4RFTMFW · Oct 12, 2014

charlie g said: ↑

all this BS extra junk dealers try to sell is unreal. cleaning a maf sensor takes a few dollar can of electrical contact cleaner. most of the time 2 screws holding it on. just don't touch the sensor with your hands let it air dry. throttle body cleaning take it off sometimes just 4 bolts of allen head or possibly a 10mm headed bolt. I while off use a can of carb cleaner then let it air dry. again don't hit the motor parts . injectors I dump in a bottle of techron every other tank, had a few dealer try to tell me the factory one they use is better. which is pure bull. that bottle they sell is techron in a bottle with who ever sells it having their name on it and that includes Harley D. 1 bottle from walmart is good for 3 tanks on my old dog 1961 pan head

trying to sell me a 1k $$$ tune up. I had first asked if he had checked it and road tested for the shimmy on bumps ? no I just looked at the speedo.my road test was normal. 2 th's of a mile is no road test lets go out side where I showed him that I had rest the 2nd trip meter to 0 .then showed him all the old parts. plugs. filters. cabin filter. pulled the dip stick asking is that dirty?

back inside I pulled out my ase and my vw/audi master certs with a training book showing classes in Germany only given to factory tech's showing 45 years of service .3 days latter I returned throwing the leaking/blown out struts over the counter at the sm.

so yes guys I know dealer bs inside and out .mechanic. sfm. sm. gm. factory tech and am not afraid to call junk just as it is.
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You really showed them! I assume you carry your certifications with you everywhere just in case some scumbag wants to screw with you!

Chrisg · Oct 12, 2014

Haha, Beavis' wood.lmao.. Charlie wasn't trying to show up the tech imo. . He was just giving example of how they tried to get over on him. That's just another example why this forum is important, to helput other members.
I have a diesel rv, and a boat which I do all the work on. I just figured for the $300 for the 30k service& 3 more it was worth it.. now I'm thinking maybe not..

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