Dabby

I have a 2008 Coupe with automatic transmission and about 65,000 miles. It is currently sitting at the dealer waiting on a replacement for the leaking fuel pump. While it's there, they are recommending several services be performed. I would like some advice on their recommendations.

Replace both Serpentine and A/C Belts $159.34
(I think I can do this myself)

Coolant Flush $129.95
(I know this hasn't been done in the last 5 years, so I agree with this one)

Fuel System Service and Throttle Body Clean $159.95
(I cleaned the throttle body about 2-3 years ago. Not sure what the fuel system service entails)

Transmission Fluid Exchange and Flush $159.95
(Not sure if it was done at 50,000 miles and sure it wasn't done in the last 5 years, so I think this one should be done.)

Air Filter Replacement $39.95
(I already replaced this about 16,000 miles ago, and I can change it myself if needed)

Power Steering System Fluid Flush $99.95
(Can't find a service interval recommendation for this one)

Brake System Fluid Flush $109.95
(Can't find a service interval for this one either)

Headlamp Restore - Both $99.95
(Probably needs it, but how well does it work and will it last?)

I'm pretty sure I need the Coolant Flush and Transmission Fluid Exchange and Flush. I'm not sure about the rest and would really like the recommendations of those more knowledgeable than me.

Is there anything else that would be beneficial to complete while they have the car ripped apart to fix the fuel pump?

schpenxel

Sounds like they're trying to milk you for an extra grand while you're there to me

zrracer

Can't u find a shop to do this stuff at about 1/2 the rate.
I have always heard not to do the tranny flush.
What about brake and rear end fluid?

Dabby

Curious why you would not do the transmission fluid. It's in the service schedule to be done every 50k miles I believe.

I checked another trusted shop on the prices for the transmission and the coolant flush. The dealer was the same on the first and only $20 more on the second.

schpenxel

He said not to do a transmission flush, not to not change the fluid. Two different things.

Dabby

Ah, I didn't catch that. Thanks.

What is the danger in doing the flush?