5 Year Maintenance Costs
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Racer
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From: Baltimore, MD
Think about it, you know they purchase these mundane items in bulk greatly reducing costs, so that's almost a profit of $730 for every 10 vehicle that enters their service dept.
Can you imagine how much money that will come to over the course of a year at a busy dealer service dept.
Can you imagine how much money that will come to over the course of a year at a busy dealer service dept.
"Shop Material: A charge equivalent to 10% of total repair order charges is included for materials used on your vehicle. Applicable supply items are nuts, bolts, washers, pins, aero sprays, solvent, rags, towels, battery cleaners, etc."
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While brake fluid absorbs water most modern systems are "sealed" with respect to using a diaphragm that expands/contracts instead of venting. As you noted some manufacturers just have you check the fluid. There are relatively inexpensive moisture meters for brake fluid and there are test strips similar to pool test strips.
I live in a relatively dry environment and once my vehicles are out of warranty I test the brake fluid with a moisture meter and inspect for discoloration. If moisture is present or the fluid is discolored it gets replaced.
I live in a relatively dry environment and once my vehicles are out of warranty I test the brake fluid with a moisture meter and inspect for discoloration. If moisture is present or the fluid is discolored it gets replaced.
My edit in the post you quoted makes it clear: the 5 year requirement is for all cars, not just those in Severe Service. Just as it was in the earlier manuals. "Owner Checks and Services" is not a subheader to Severe Service. It's a new section at the same level.
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Brake systems have always been sealed. The fluid still absorbs moisture through the rubber brake lines.
My edit in the post you quoted makes it clear: the 5 year requirement is for all cars, not just those in Severe Service. Just as it was in the earlier manuals. "Owner Checks and Services" is not a subheader to Severe Service. It's a new section at the same level.
My edit in the post you quoted makes it clear: the 5 year requirement is for all cars, not just those in Severe Service. Just as it was in the earlier manuals. "Owner Checks and Services" is not a subheader to Severe Service. It's a new section at the same level.
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2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 5 year Service
I would like to know if anyone lives in the Phoenix, AZ area and what dealership they used for the 5 year service items and cost. (Brake flush, coolant flush, and front lift service flush) Thanks
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I had mine done in September at a local recommended Chevrolet dealer (Huffines Chevrolet - Plano). Engine coolant change was $485.00 (included replacing the 20 psi tank cap) and the brake fluid change was $210.00. Oil/filter change was $118.35. All fluids, parts and labor included. Shop charge was $40.00.
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