C7 Triple Flush Question
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C7 Triple Flush Question
I recently had this service performed at my local dealer to address torque converter shudder. My question is this: Approximately how many miles would you expect the technician to put on your car while performing this service?
I thought there were an excessive amount in my case. Enough to warrant a conversation with the Service Manager who said that it seemed reasonable. I've read the TSB, and frankly don't agree. It was my first trip to this dealer as I am a new owner. I am trying to find a reliable dealer to build a relationship with, but this was a red flag to me. Maybe I am just being a little paranoid but I'd be very grateful if some of you in this forum might give me an idea of what you think is reasonable.
Thanks,
BDS
I thought there were an excessive amount in my case. Enough to warrant a conversation with the Service Manager who said that it seemed reasonable. I've read the TSB, and frankly don't agree. It was my first trip to this dealer as I am a new owner. I am trying to find a reliable dealer to build a relationship with, but this was a red flag to me. Maybe I am just being a little paranoid but I'd be very grateful if some of you in this forum might give me an idea of what you think is reasonable.
Thanks,
BDS
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I recently had this service performed at my local dealer to address torque converter shudder. My question is this: Approximately how many miles would you expect the technician to put on your car while performing this service?
I thought there were an excessive amount in my case. Enough to warrant a conversation with the Service Manager who said that it seemed reasonable. I've read the TSB, and frankly don't agree. It was my first trip to this dealer as I am a new owner. I am trying to find a reliable dealer to build a relationship with, but this was a red flag to me. Maybe I am just being a little paranoid but I'd be very grateful if some of you in this forum might give me an idea of what you think is reasonable.
Thanks,
BDS
I thought there were an excessive amount in my case. Enough to warrant a conversation with the Service Manager who said that it seemed reasonable. I've read the TSB, and frankly don't agree. It was my first trip to this dealer as I am a new owner. I am trying to find a reliable dealer to build a relationship with, but this was a red flag to me. Maybe I am just being a little paranoid but I'd be very grateful if some of you in this forum might give me an idea of what you think is reasonable.
Thanks,
BDS
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They put 40 miles on the car. I am just concerned someone took advantage of me and took it for a joyride. I have spoken to other mechanics who say it seems high but they were not familiar with the specifics of the service.
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I understand that this does not answer your question but I for one would not worry about it unless the car had a strong odor of burning rubber when it was returned to you. I might have been somewhat concerned about it on my first Corvette but this kind of thing no longer bothers me. Hopefully you got a good fix! Best of Luck.
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It takes about 200+ miles to determine if the flush corrected the issue. The dealer drove mine about 30 miles and said they could no longer replicate the issue after the flush but asked that I give it 200 more miles of testing before I could call it fixed. So 40 miles sounds like the dealer wanted to make sure it was fixed.
Besides, they have to drive it hard to get the tranny temps up to make sure its fixed. I wouldn't be concerned about 40 miles or if they went WOT. What could they possibly do to the car by driving it the same way you would?
Besides, they have to drive it hard to get the tranny temps up to make sure its fixed. I wouldn't be concerned about 40 miles or if they went WOT. What could they possibly do to the car by driving it the same way you would?
