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Local shop for fluid flushes?

Discussion in 'Arizona' started by JCVorndran, Jan 16, 2020.

  1. Jan 16, 2020 at 9:18 AM
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    JCVorndran

    JCVorndran [OP] Macaroni Connoisseur

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    6000K headlights and foglights, limo tint, Pioneer AVH8400, Rockford T1652 components, PBR300.1 and PBR300.4
    Just got done with an oil change at the dealership and they are quoting these prices for the following items:

    Transmission Flush - 276
    Coolant Flush - 220
    Rear Differential Flush - 220
    Brake Fluid - 150
    Power Steering Fluid - 160

    Are those normal prices? Is there somewhere else you would go for these?
     
  2. Jan 16, 2020 at 9:29 AM
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    MR E30

    MR E30 Well-Known Member

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    Those appear normal to me, as my dealer is pushing me to do my 60k service, which includes a lot of these, and the total cost is over $2,000.

    I will be going to my house to complete the 60k service myself. I enjoy wrenching, and I'll know it was done right.

    If that's a lot of coin for you maybe ask if someone local can help you out?
     
  3. Jan 16, 2020 at 9:48 AM
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    714reyesj

    714reyesj Well-Known Member

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    I did my front and rear diff and transfer case at 30K. Super easy to do. Steps to do them are the same. Rear was probably the easiest and can be done in less than 30 minutes. No way I would pay $220 for that.
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2020 at 1:59 PM
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    cytocycle

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    4.88, Radflo 2.5" Resi,ARB Front Bumper with fogs, TJM 9,000 synthetic rope winch with Pro-Link, AllPro Bolt on Sliders with fill plates, Asfir Aluminum Front Skid, Mid Skid, Gas Skid, Transfer Skid, AllPro Shackle flip kit with Timbern, CBI HC rear Bumper, Rigid Mesh Grill with 20" LED bar, White Sport Grill Opening, ARB Dual Compressors and 2 gallons of air tanks for air tools, Dakar Leaf Pack+2,front sway bar delete, Camburg UCA's, Stainless Steel Brake Lines on all wheels fixed mushy brakes, UltraGuage
    Brakes should be $99, those diff flushes are BS.. they can't flush them. just drain and refill with ideally with Lucas. Zero reason to flush coolant these aren't cars from the 70/80s. Look for those coupons from the dealer and do it when they go on sale to normal prices. If you have a 4wd don't forget the transfer case which one again is just a drain and fill like oil.
     
  5. Jan 17, 2020 at 7:19 AM
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    Ross4x4

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    I don't have a lot of time in my schedule so i will probably have to bring it in for my 60k service soon as well. Anyone have any other input on the cost of all this?
     
  6. Jan 20, 2020 at 6:46 AM
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    AZ_Tumbleweed

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    Heres the maintenance requirement from the Manual. Id only have them do whats actually needed based on your driving/usage
    If you still choose to have those done i would stay away from shops like Jiffy lube and such. I've heard nothing but great reviews about C&R Tires in Anthem. https://www.candrtire.com/Auto-Repair

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  7. Jan 20, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    Kiloyard

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    Don't do it, man. You're outside of the warranty period where having it maintained by the dealer may have been important. If you do it yourself it will look something like:

    Transmission Oil - 60
    Coolant - 60
    Rear Differential Oil - 30
    Brake Fluid - 6
    Power Steering Oil - 0 (already bought the fluid for transmission)

    You could save 850 if you do it yourself.
     

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