[AT] Fluid flushing auto - OT

[Mike Meulenberg]

Carl,
I have found over the course of many years that dealerships are always trying to find a way to separate you from your money. My FIL had his Impala in to the dealer and they talked him into a "premium" tune up, and $700 later he was on his way. I tend to agree with Steve, I like to drop the pan and see what it looks like inside. While your pan is off, install a drain plug kit that you can buy at automotive stores, it makes subsequent changes a breeze. As for brake and power steering fluids, I like to take a turkey baster and remove as much fluid as can, then I just refill with new fluid and let it move through the system. I do this once a year at the cost of around $10, and it keeps the fluids nice and clear. 
Mike 

---------- Original Message ----------
From: "carl gogol" <cgogol at twcny.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Subject: [AT] Fluid flushing auto - OT
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:31:06 -0500

Just looking for opinions on fluid flushing.  Had my Impala serviced 
yesterday and the writer noted that it was approaching 30K miles and said 
that the recommended procedure for the tranny was to flush between 30 - 60 K 
miles.  This seemed normal to me and I told him I would do it sometime in 
the future - I'm thinking about 50 K miles.  When I picked up the car he 
also pushed me to have the brake fluid and powersteering fluids serviced at 
the same time.  Is this normal - worth doing - or just another way to 
generate cash for the dealer?  I have not seen this dealer push unnecessary 
services before - just a newrt  car thing or a good idea to do anyway?
Carl Gogol - Manlius, NY
Tasty grazing in the Oran valley of Central NY
AC D14, 914H
JD 5320 MFWD
Kubota F-2400, B7300HST

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