Flounder

A local Acura dealer is quoting me this:

Coolant System Flush Service includes:
-Inspect belts and hoses
-Top off all fluids
-Add Acura designed Blue coolant
Only $89.95

And

Transmission Flush service includes:
-Remove old fluid and dispose of per environmental regulations
-Renew fluid with Acura approved products
-Inspect for leaks and proper operation
Only $89.95

Is this a good deal? I rarely use any Acura dealer b/c I can do alot myself but since I'm so busy I want to know what you guys have paid for these services.

I know for sure that I'll need both of these services soon.

KevTL-S

I think that's a rip off. I live in Houston, and I go to this place on Bellaire and Boone. They charged me $14 to replace the transmission fluid, and $40 for the radiator fluid. I had it done once when I was busy, but most of the time I do it myself. If you need more specific details, let me know.

optomos

From a Acura dealer, its a very good deal. Usually a tranny flush is about 160-190 at the dealer.

soccerbenk

KevTL-S i highly doubt you did a transmission flush yourself considering you need an extremely expensive piece of machinery

VTEC11

Is it $89 for both? If so, its a good price from the dealer. Although they might only do a drain and fill for the tranny fluid at that price?

RickRoush03

acura only recommends a drain and fill for the coolant and the tranny. so yes, they won't be "flushing" your systems. thats what i paid for my coolant service. if you have never done anything to the tranny, and its running fine, and your past about 40k miles, leave it alone.

fla-tls

Wow - given the fact that Honda Z-1 fluid is about $3.75 per quart, and a triple drain/fill takes 9 quarts, I guess they're throwing the labor and 6 quarts in for free!

Hot Boi

iTrader: (1)

You must have got that from Sterling McCall Acura b/c I got the same offer in my email. I wasn't sure either if it was a good deal or not. Thanks for posting it.

Flounder

$89 for each service

docrob

I just got a postcard in the mail today from the dealer that just replaced my tranny. They're offering a cooling system service for $49.95

yunginTL

whats the place called? I need to do mine soon.

KevTL-S

The title of the service says "flush", but the description doesn't sound like a flush. It sounds more like a drain, and a refill. So, the price of $14 is only for a drain, and fill. And, of course, when I do it myself, I only do a drain and a refill. A flush would be better, but I don't think it is that crucial...your car, your choice.

Another comment about the price of being $3.75/quart for Honda transmission fluid. They ONLY use generic fluid.

Having said that, if you go there, and make your own decision. I am not related to these people, and I am not promoting them. All I am saying is that I used them, and how much I paid.

AM Car Repair
7490 Boone Road
Houston, TX 77072
281-933-2951

For more major repairs, I use these people. They're more competent, but more expensive as well. The AM Car Repair place can do easy maintenance jobs, but I trust these people a whole lot more for big stuff.

Guarantee Auto Transmission
7200 Boone Road
Houston, TX 77072
281-575-9210

You don't have to mention my name to get a special deal. Like I said, I do my maintenance myself 95% of the time, so I hardly go to these people. But, when my car needs work, and I don't know how to fix it, then I go to them. So, since I hardly go there, they won't even know who I am.

Good luck.

MR.S-TYPE

when should you get your tranny drained and refilled. i have an 02 tl-s with 58k and my tranny fluid is low, so should i add more to it or take it to the dealer and have it flush. P.S. i havent driven it since i checked the tranney fluid and so that it was low, waiting to c wat u guys think i should do. i asked da dealer and they said get it flushed, but we all kno they just want your money.

MikePA

What's your Owner's Manual say? The '99 says 30K for severe duty, otherwise 90k.

If the fluid is low, add some.

Darn dealers, keep wanting to get paid for what they do.