Thread: 1,100 Doller Tune - Up

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thanks ntf. by the way i really like your new avatar.

Originally Posted by jyardgirl

thanks ntf. by the way i really like your new avatar.

That was a jacket many moons ago and thank you.

[QUOTE=jyardgirl;364180]i believe that they are making the cars, trucks, and suv's to be disposable. QUOTE]

I think that fairly well describes the state of the auto industry these days,,,,,run it till it breaks, then start making car payments on another one.... All the dang adds for nothing down and XXXXX per month...why worry about the repairablity of a car, just buy another new one.....

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Originally Posted by jyardgirl

i believe that they are making the cars, trucks, and suv's to be disposable. QUOTE]

I think that fairly well describes the state of the auto industry these days,,,,,run it till it breaks, then start making car payments on another one.... All the dang adds for nothing down and XXXXX per month...why worry about the repairablity of a car, just buy another new one.....

These Days ?!?! Heck it's been like that since the end of WW2! Run'em into the ground - scrap it and get another. By the 70's it was only supposed to last 5 years!

Originally Posted by jyardgirl

i believe that they are making the cars, trucks, and suv's to be disposable. my girlfriend needed new plugs in her 2000 expedition. i offered to do it for free but her hubby said that he would take it to the dealer. they can do a better job. ended up costing him $800.00. they said that they had to take alot of the engine off to get to the plugs and some of the things were not meant to be removed and had to be replaced. he told me that next time he would get me to do it. i told him no thanks. sounds like the job was too hard for a little girl like me to do. enjoy the dealer prices.

Don't doubt your ability one bit but have ya ever replaced plugs in a 5.4 Ford truck ? Be glad they turned ya down. It takes a experienced wrench dang near a half day and would take some one with no experience a whole day or more, Those things are real stoooopid.

Hworrell; Did You ever change the plug in a big block dodge charger? { 71 }.
Take the motor mount loose and jack up one side.
Or you could just cut some holes in the fire wall sides.
No fun either way, right. Kurt

Originally Posted by vara4

Hworrell; Did You ever change the plug in a big block dodge charger? { 71 }.
Take the motor mount loose and jack up one side.
Or you could just cut some holes in the fire wall sides.
No fun either way, right. Kurt

Vara4, Probally have,Ain't many American makes or models that I haven't put a wrench on in the last 38 years. I used the 2 inch hole saw in the fender well trick for V8 Chevy Monzas.

I hear ya Hworrell, the ford Rangers are not any better then those other bad ones either.
Kurt

My all time favorite - 1969 Ford Torino 390. Either lift the engine (no joke) or cut slots through the inner fenders in the wheel wells....

I learned some new words on that one.

I have a 2002 5.4 Expedition - plug on coil. The original plugs were good for 100K miles but have had two coils go bad. Expensive, but under warranty. Have 170K on it now and purrs like a kitten (a thirsty kitten mind you at 13-18mpg!). Love the vehicle - Eddie Bauer Limited, black on black with tan leather, 6 cd player, dual air, etc.. Quiet comfortable, but did I mention, it it a bit of a gas guzzler?

Will change plugs again at 200K miles..

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

Obama and the unions would kill it.

X2!!! You are exactly right

Originally Posted by vara4

I just called the chevy dealer to see what they got for a tune - up
on a 2002 chevy suburban. 1,100 dollers!!!
I already own it, I don't want to buy it again!
The thing runs great it's just comming up 100,000 miles and it's about time.
What could they do that cost 1,100 dollers when the thing runs good.
I guess they want me to pay for all thier problems. Kurt

You should have had them put it in writing. maybe have them explain exactly what they would do for the 1100 bux.

At 90-100k your vehicle is due "tune-up" wise, spark plugs, fuel filter,air filter. Usually will need plug wires..as the ends break when removing them. Alot of times it wil need the throttle body cleaned as they get coked. If you were to purchase the parts at a Ac Delco dealer, or parts store you are looking at roughly175-200.00 in parts. The labor...in hours would be 3-5 hours.

Now at 90-100k your truck is due for, transmission service, if its 4WD a transfer case,front and rear diff service, coolant and brake fluid service.

I have worked for new car dealerships for 29 yrs and current 19 yrs at the
same place. Over the years I have seen about everything when it come to
an automobile. In my 29 yrs I have never really trusted the service depts.
I have had bad experiences. Once I had my oil and filter changed, and I marked the old filter, and when I paid the bill I looked and the old filter was
still on, I worked there and blue my top...Recently my wife's car stopped due
to a bad body control module and had to be towed in to our service dept..
They wanted some ridiculous price, and I said I would just have a wrecker
come pick it up, and take it to a friend of mine who owns a local garage.
My bill instantly went down $125.00..................It is really sad when your
fellow employees try and rip you off, but I guess it happens in a lot of different businesses....This is one reason I am letting one of our CHR members
build a BBC for me....I have never met him, but have studied him and his
decisions on this site since 2007 and I knew without a doubt he was a man
of integrity, and he has proven to be just that..I will not mention his name
but his initals are PM..................rdobbs

How about this 1-- Per FMC manual - On the 2009 F 450 pick up with diesel, ya have to lift the cab to change the rear injectors.
I'd hate to see the bill on that 1.

Your Right moter, The rads got to be done. The rear diff is allready done and the trany had to be rebuilt about 30,000 miles ago. Thanks Kurt

i don't he is very sexist. i get that alot when i go to get parts or talk with the guys about cars. i just let it roll off my back.