30,000 Mile Service Question
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01-29-2007, 05:10 PM
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30,000 Mile Service Question
So I picked up a 2005 Laramie QC 5.7L with 30,000 miles a few weeks ago. This is actually the second of this model that I've owned. I loved the first one so much that after a two year stint with a BMW 330Ci I had to go back to the truck.
Anyway, sincethis truck pre-owned I have no guarantees regarding it's prior service history. SoI'd like to get it serviced, and its due for the 30,000 mi service. So I call a local dealership and they quote me $878 for this service. This would include Oil change, diff fluid change, tire rotation and alignment, a fuel injector cleaning, and new plugs.
So the obvious question is $878?????? Does that price seem ridiculous to anyone else? Are all of these items necessary?
Anyway, sincethis truck pre-owned I have no guarantees regarding it's prior service history. SoI'd like to get it serviced, and its due for the 30,000 mi service. So I call a local dealership and they quote me $878 for this service. This would include Oil change, diff fluid change, tire rotation and alignment, a fuel injector cleaning, and new plugs.
So the obvious question is $878?????? Does that price seem ridiculous to anyone else? Are all of these items necessary?
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01-29-2007, 05:25 PM
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01-29-2007, 06:00 PM
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RE: 30,000 Mile Service Question
well, if your a decent wrench then you can do some fo this yourself at home. the tune-up and air filter replacement you can do yourself and that will save ya about 2 hrs labor, depending if they book the plugs and wires seperate or not. and the air filter takes a matter of about 30 seconds to replace. hell and really, you could do the tire rotation yourself too if ya got the tools.
$878 is way outrageous for a 30K service, when i was working at the dealership last fall a 30K service was $325 so i'd say they tryin to screw ya
$878 is way outrageous for a 30K service, when i was working at the dealership last fall a 30K service was $325 so i'd say they tryin to screw ya
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01-29-2007, 06:41 PM
RE: 30,000 Mile Service Question
I believe my 30,000 mile service was about $600 bucks. Have them break down the individal items and pick and choose which ones you want. My service guy did this for me and saved money. Your looking about $350 bucks for the plug change and then another $129 for the rear diff. Plus I had the injectors cleaned and a tranny service. I will have to find my bill and list all the things for you.
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01-29-2007, 06:51 PM
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01-29-2007, 06:54 PM
RE: 30,000 Mile Service Question
ORIGINAL: kiggy74
So I picked up a 2005 Laramie QC 5.7L with 30,000 miles a few weeks ago. This is actually the second of this model that I've owned. I loved the first one so much that after a two year stint with a BMW 330Ci I had to go back to the truck.
Anyway, sincethis truck pre-owned I have no guarantees regarding it's prior service history. SoI'd like to get it serviced, and its due for the 30,000 mi service. So I call a local dealership and they quote me $878 for this service. This would include Oil change, diff fluid change, tire rotation and alignment, a fuel injector cleaning, and new plugs.
So the obvious question is $878?????? Does that price seem ridiculous to anyone else? Are all of these items necessary?
So I picked up a 2005 Laramie QC 5.7L with 30,000 miles a few weeks ago. This is actually the second of this model that I've owned. I loved the first one so much that after a two year stint with a BMW 330Ci I had to go back to the truck.
Anyway, sincethis truck pre-owned I have no guarantees regarding it's prior service history. SoI'd like to get it serviced, and its due for the 30,000 mi service. So I call a local dealership and they quote me $878 for this service. This would include Oil change, diff fluid change, tire rotation and alignment, a fuel injector cleaning, and new plugs.
So the obvious question is $878?????? Does that price seem ridiculous to anyone else? Are all of these items necessary?
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01-30-2007, 11:48 AM
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RE: 30,000 Mile Service Question
All good info, thanks. Just proves that dealerships are crooks when it comes to service. I have a local service guy (non-dealership) that I've spoken with. I've given him the list of items that I'd like done, which is basically everything but the tranny service, fuel injector cleaning, and new air filter and he's quoted me $400. This seems far more reasonable.
