Vette maintenence costs
Le Mans Master
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From: One day you're a Comet...the next day you're dust... Arkansas
Bluedevil99,
$92 is a great price if they are changing all the fliud and filter. As you said watch them close. A lot of their guys are good, some of the new ones may not know how to open the hood. Good Luck!
$92 is a great price if they are changing all the fliud and filter. As you said watch them close. A lot of their guys are good, some of the new ones may not know how to open the hood. Good Luck!
Melting Slicks
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From: Cape Coral FL
Originally Posted by LT4CompYell
Not a true flush. You can do it yourself if it's a drain and fill, but not a true flush. Flush is quite a bit different and requires different equipment.
And yes, I'd do it, but...
As to the smell of the trans fluid, that is not good. You can do the flush and fill but if I were you, I'd get prepared for something "more". I hope I'm wrong. Other, trans specialists will chime in I'm sure. Matter of fact, some trans people suggest that once the fluid starts going south on you, leave it and hope.
Mileage, year of car, last time flushed would help, too.
And yes, I'd do it, but...
As to the smell of the trans fluid, that is not good. You can do the flush and fill but if I were you, I'd get prepared for something "more". I hope I'm wrong. Other, trans specialists will chime in I'm sure. Matter of fact, some trans people suggest that once the fluid starts going south on you, leave it and hope.
Mileage, year of car, last time flushed would help, too.
I'm not an advocate of transmission flushing myself, unless the filter is replaced (90% of the "flush" services don't replace the filter). Having the monkeys at a tire store (Firestone is a tire store) or a quick lube place do this work is foolish. Most of the "techs" (overused term) there are either cherrys just getting started and inexperienced, or hacks that have been thrown out of every other shop in the area and it's the last stop before Burger King for them. Better to find a reputable shop that'll be honest and upfront with you, and if you find one, stick with them!
Good luck to you!
FYI.... just found this on another forum. If you're thinking of Jiffy Lube? Think again!
http://www.nbc4.tv/video/9152183/detail.html
Last edited by RacerX70CC; Jul 10, 2006 at 01:57 PM.
Racer
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From: Alpine California
Originally Posted by bluedevil99
Please tell me you actually did that 
Safety Car
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From: Salem NH
Originally Posted by elefkow
You could easily do those two jobs yourself. Both are easy, fast and quite inexpensive. Think about doing them yourself.
-- Joe
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Drifting
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From: Woodinville, WA
as it turned out I needed quite a bit of stuff done. I realized I needed some of it but not the extent.
Dropped 700 bucks getting my rear brakes replaced, brakes flushed, coolant flushed, and alignment fixed.
Im beginning to suspect my guel gauge doesnt work as well..
Dropped 700 bucks getting my rear brakes replaced, brakes flushed, coolant flushed, and alignment fixed.
Im beginning to suspect my guel gauge doesnt work as well..
Racer
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From: Alpine California
Originally Posted by bluedevil99
as it turned out I needed quite a bit of stuff done. I realized I needed some of it but not the extent.
Dropped 700 bucks getting my rear brakes replaced, brakes flushed, coolant flushed, and alignment fixed.
Im beginning to suspect my guel gauge doesnt work as well..
Dropped 700 bucks getting my rear brakes replaced, brakes flushed, coolant flushed, and alignment fixed.
Im beginning to suspect my guel gauge doesnt work as well..
Race Director
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From: Southern CA
Originally Posted by elefkow
Experience? Many times when you take the Vette in, the person doing the job has about the same experience as you do. IMHO.
Often less, but they have access to that "special tool" that costs umpteen dollars. Problem is they have never used the tool so they get to learn on your car. Then the "pro" goes home and his helper finishes up. That's when the real damage to your car begins.
PS: No offense to the many great tech's that are on the forum. I just wish one was working near me.
Last edited by froggy47; Jul 11, 2006 at 05:25 PM.
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Originally Posted by froggy47
Often less, but they have access to that "special tool" that costs umpteen dollars. Problem is they have never used the tool so they get to learn on your car. Then the "pro" goes home and his helper finishes up. That's when the real damage to your car begins.
PS: No offense to the many great tech's that are on the forum. I just wish one was working near me.
BTW, do you know what coolant they put in your car, green or orange, and what it's supposed to be?
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Drifting
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From: Woodinville, WA
Originally Posted by LT4CompYell
Not only do I agree with Racer, I agree with the above, too. And I hope that $700 wasn't "dropped" at a JLube. BTW, do you know what coolant they put in your car, green or orange, and what it's supposed to be?
BTW, do you know what coolant they put in your car, green or orange, and what it's supposed to be?