necessary maintenance?
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Racer
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From: Orlando, Florida
necessary maintenance?
I had my oil changed at Mobil Express this morning. The techs were very efficient, courteous and I had no problem with their work. I do have a question, though.
They offered me several services that I denied, but am now not sure if I should have. They offered an oil system flush prior to adding new oil ($59), an injector cleaning service ($59), and a brake fluid flush ($?). I never did any of these things on my C4 that I just sold with 110,000 miles on it. The C5 that I presently have (the car in question) has 31K miles. Should I have had these services done, how really important are they, are they really necessary or just an extra recommended polish up service if I have a spare $150 bucks? The car is a daily driver and never beaten on.
They offered me several services that I denied, but am now not sure if I should have. They offered an oil system flush prior to adding new oil ($59), an injector cleaning service ($59), and a brake fluid flush ($?). I never did any of these things on my C4 that I just sold with 110,000 miles on it. The C5 that I presently have (the car in question) has 31K miles. Should I have had these services done, how really important are they, are they really necessary or just an extra recommended polish up service if I have a spare $150 bucks? The car is a daily driver and never beaten on.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
Those services will make your car go faster because you have a lighter wallet .....
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to "perform" these "services" ....
They offered an oil system flush prior to adding new oil ($59) And what will they "flush" the oil with .... oil like they just put in ... WORTHLESS ...
an injector cleaning service ($59) A can of Chevron's Techron ($8.00) does the same thing
and a brake fluid flush ($?) Have your brake fluid done when you replace the pads ... otherwise USELESS
You totally did the right thing in saying NO
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to "perform" these "services" ....They offered an oil system flush prior to adding new oil ($59) And what will they "flush" the oil with .... oil like they just put in ... WORTHLESS ...
an injector cleaning service ($59) A can of Chevron's Techron ($8.00) does the same thing
and a brake fluid flush ($?) Have your brake fluid done when you replace the pads ... otherwise USELESS
You totally did the right thing in saying NO
Last edited by BlackZ06; Mar 11, 2008 at 01:06 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Des Moines Iowa
open lid on your brake fluild and suck out the old fluid with a turkey baister, being very careful to not spill any, as it will remove paint. (I put down cloth, then paper towels) Then add one new small can of DOT 3 Brake Fluid. It should take nearly the full can. Do this two times a year and your brake fluid should stay looking pretty good.
