I just had my 2005 TL(122,000 miles) serviced and was told that the oil pump gasket is leaking slightly and needs to be replaced at a cost of $2185.44. Is this a good price and should it be done? I also need new tires, power steering and brake fluid for a grand total of $4018.68. Good deal or no? It may be time to think about a new car!

 

Hell no, and most likely, no. If you don't constantly smell burning oil and don't have oil on the ground after sitting overnight, I wouldn't worry in the least.


$1800 for new tires, a PS flush and a BF flush??

Another hell no. Your TL should have had the power steering recall done and that involved replacing most of the fluid with new fluid.

I'd find out when the PS recall was done on your car. Your dealer can look it up with your VIN. If it shows it as being done, then I'd ask them why they are trying to sell you a PS flush. If it hasn't been done, then I'd ask them why they didn't tell you about it.

A brake fluid flush should be $100 at the most.

 

Terrible deals, especially if you're talking about $USD!

Think about getting a new dealer, or just use a reputable independent mechanic who has worked on Honda V-6s (Accords, Odysseys, Pilots, Acura's RL and TL all use the J-series engine and many parts are the same).

The best all-season tires should run no more than $1000; the power steering and brake fluid changes should total less than $250. The power steering fluid should only be changed if it's dirty, BTW-- it's not a normal maintenance item.

$2K+ for the oil pump sounds ridiculous, too.

 

My oil pump is also leaking.....dealer wanted $1400 to fix. I had never noticed any loss of oil so I placed cardboard under car in garage and never found a single drip. Check dipstick regularly and likewise no drop. So unless you are losing a significant amount of oil, I would not bother with the repair. Or....wait until you are doing the timing belt if you can and save on labor costs.