Fluid replacement requirements

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-09-2010 | 06:47 PM
  #1  
blockhouse's Avatar
Thread Starter
1st Gear
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Fluid replacement requirements

After performing the 50k service, the service advisor recommended having the following flushes performed soon: engine, transmission, power steering, and fuel -- at a cost of about $700. Is this legit or was he just trying to secure 'make work' for his department?
Old 03-09-2010 | 06:53 PM
  #2  
BradE's Avatar
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 792
Likes: 5
$700? Good god. I'll take these one by one.

The engine doesnt need to be flushed, at all.

It would probably be good to do the transmission fluid change, if it's never been done. You can do this yourself, it's very easy, and can be done with basic hand tools. You'll need 12 quarts of the tranny fluid of your choice.

You can change the power steering fluid as well, it's not difficult.

The fuel system doesn't really need to be cleaned either, unless there is a problem. If you want to clean it, you can buy a can of Seafoam at many auto parts stores and put some of it in the fuel tank. It's not that expensive, about $10 if I recall correctly.

You could change the tranny fluid, power steering fluid and the Seafoam in the fuel tank for under $150 easily.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cobra10363
2G RL (2005-2012)
31
07-23-2024 04:13 PM
mada51589
3G TL Problems & Fixes
79
05-03-2022 08:54 PM
nanos
Car Parts for Sale
26
11-12-2015 08:41 PM
Marmbo
4G TL Problems & Fixes
6
09-21-2015 09:39 AM
ptbarnett
3G RLX (2013+)
4
08-30-2015 12:39 PM



Quick Reply: Fluid replacement requirements



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:53 PM.