transmission fluid
Melting Slicks
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I stopped by Rick Hendrick Chevy this morning because I had an appointment nearby and I went straight to the service dept. I asked for the price of a triple flush for a C7 A8 and the service writer said “right around a thousand dollars.”
I asked what happened and how did it jump from $599 in early 2024 to $1,000 now. He said the transmission fluid price has been increasing every month.
I asked what happened and how did it jump from $599 in early 2024 to $1,000 now. He said the transmission fluid price has been increasing every month.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Hartford WI
I stopped by Rick Hendrick Chevy this morning because I had an appointment nearby and I went straight to the service dept. I asked for the price of a triple flush for a C7 A8 and the service writer said “right around a thousand dollars.”
I asked what happened and how did it jump from $599 in early 2024 to $1,000 now. He said the transmission fluid price has been increasing every month.
I asked what happened and how did it jump from $599 in early 2024 to $1,000 now. He said the transmission fluid price has been increasing every month.
FYI, the first level SA didn't even know the labor rate and had to ask the guy who knew the process.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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I am curious about the increase in price. Currently, your labor rate is $250. Maybe it was $220 and it went up to $250 this year. Quite a spike but OK. Fluid is $15.30 a quart and 24 quarts cost $367.20 and that is all we did. $1000 from $600 is about $400. So fluid went up from what to $367.20 again? $1000 plus I can see. Based on the numbers they gave me, $367.20 + $700 plus misc charges. Say 10% increase from last year and a half ago puts your bill at $969.48. You really believe fluid went up from $0 to $367.20? Service advisors is doing what they do. Make it up on the spot. That is why I don't listen to what they say.
FYI, the first level SA didn't even know the labor rate and had to ask the guy who knew the process.
FYI, the first level SA didn't even know the labor rate and had to ask the guy who knew the process.
I think my dealership is among the best and I have dealt with some rather deceitful ones. (One waxed up dry rotted tires so they looked almost new. Another switched a quality radio out of a new car and replaced it with crap while I was pushing hard for bargain.)
But now dealerships are forced to rely more on customer satisfaction scores and good reviews on Facebook, Yelp and Google. A dishonest service advisor can hurt a dealership’s reputation.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2023
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From: Pacific Northwest
It did improve it slightly. I made the change more for longevity and heat management than anything else. I also installed an MGW Short Shifter which is what really made the difference. The tranny still balks in the 1 to 2 shift when cold, but the shift throw is much shorter and positive once warm.
