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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Dec 19, 2019 0:49:51 GMT -5
An Air Filter Replacement
A Cabin Air Filter Replacement
Transmission Fluid Replacement
Radiator Fluid Replacement
Oil Change using a Premium Synthetic
Looking for an educated guess from anyone who is savvy with cars. I actually already had the work done and feel like I overpaid. It’s a 2012 Toyota Corolla Sports edition if that makes a difference.
For the oil change I’ve been taking it to Valvoline (I know). I’d prefer a proper mechanic but at least Valvoline’s fast. Since it’s not uncommon for me to work 100+ hours a week, I have to treat the time I’m off the clock like gold. Whenever I take it to a well reviewed mechanic, they’ll say “Leave it there and I’ll look at it today.” Since I work everyday and need my car everyday I really don’t have that time to spare.
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Post by britishbulldog on Dec 19, 2019 16:37:35 GMT -5
An Air Filter Replacement A Cabin Air Filter Replacement Transmission Fluid Replacement Radiator Fluid Replacement Oil Change using a Premium Synthetic Looking for an educated guess from anyone who is savvy with cars. I actually already had the work done and feel like I overpaid. It’s a 2012 Toyota Corolla Sports edition if that makes a difference. For the oil change I’ve been taking it to Valvoline (I know). I’d prefer a proper mechanic but at least Valvoline’s fast. Since it’s not uncommon for me to work 100+ hours a week, I have to treat the time I’m off the clock like gold. Whenever I take it to a well reviewed mechanic, they’ll say “Leave it there and I’ll look at it today.” Since I work everyday and need my car everyday I really don’t have that time to spare. Air filter 30-65 Cabin filter 45-80 Trans service 85-300 (this one is tricky as there are a lot of options you can do with it and depends if it takes a special fluid) Coolant service 100-180 Oil change should require 0-20 oil. 45-70 depending on where you go Hope that helps. I’ma service manager at a dealership so those are about the rates in my area. |
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Dec 19, 2019 16:50:04 GMT -5
An Air Filter Replacement A Cabin Air Filter Replacement Transmission Fluid Replacement Radiator Fluid Replacement Oil Change using a Premium Synthetic Looking for an educated guess from anyone who is savvy with cars. I actually already had the work done and feel like I overpaid. It’s a 2012 Toyota Corolla Sports edition if that makes a difference. For the oil change I’ve been taking it to Valvoline (I know). I’d prefer a proper mechanic but at least Valvoline’s fast. Since it’s not uncommon for me to work 100+ hours a week, I have to treat the time I’m off the clock like gold. Whenever I take it to a well reviewed mechanic, they’ll say “Leave it there and I’ll look at it today.” Since I work everyday and need my car everyday I really don’t have that time to spare. Air filter 30-65 Cabin filter 45-80 Trans service 85-300 (this one is tricky as there are a lot of options you can do with it and depends if it takes a special fluid) Coolant service 100-180 Oil change should require 0-20 oil. 45-70 depending on where you go Hope that helps. I’ma service manager at a dealership so those are about the rates in my area. Thanks so much for your insight! It looks like I may not have overpaid or at least overpaid as much as I thought. In total I paid $478.64. The break down was like this... Air Filter: $26.99 Cabin Filter: $39.99 Trans Service: $169.99 Coolant Service: $124.99 Oil Change: $94.99 That last one sticks out like a sore thumb in being higher priced than expected. I may have to consider taking it to a new place just for that since I change the oil multiple times a year. I really try to baby my car. I’ve known I pay more than most people for an oil change, but maybe I can find a convenient place for me that’s at least $25 cheaper, which will save hundreds in the long run. It’s a Corolla and you can beat the shit out of them to an extent, but I’d really like to make this one live as long as possible. I got it in 2016 and would like to have it until at least 2026. |
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Post by adamclark52 on Dec 19, 2019 18:40:30 GMT -5
I’m in Canada so I’d say $300-$400
So $50 US
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Post by Cyno on Dec 19, 2019 18:48:02 GMT -5
You got kinda fleeced on that oil change. My local mechanic does it same day for like $40. Even the dealerships around here do it for like $70-75 at most.
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Post by britishbulldog on Dec 19, 2019 19:13:33 GMT -5
Air filter 30-65 Cabin filter 45-80 Trans service 85-300 (this one is tricky as there are a lot of options you can do with it and depends if it takes a special fluid) Coolant service 100-180 Oil change should require 0-20 oil. 45-70 depending on where you go Hope that helps. I’ma service manager at a dealership so those are about the rates in my area. Thanks so much for your insight! It looks like I may not have overpaid or at least overpaid as much as I thought. In total I paid $478.64. The break down was like this... Air Filter: $26.99 Cabin Filter: $39.99 Trans Service: $169.99 Coolant Service: $124.99 Oil Change: $94.99 That last one sticks out like a sore thumb in being higher priced than expected. I may have to consider taking it to a new place just for that since I change the oil multiple times a year. I really try to baby my car. I’ve known I pay more than most people for an oil change, but maybe I can find a convenient place for me that’s at least $25 cheaper, which will save hundreds in the long run. It’s a Corolla and you can beat the shit out of them to an extent, but I’d really like to make this one live as long as possible. I got it in 2016 and would like to have it until at least 2026. I would talk to your local dealer. Most have prepaid Maint packages. I offer one for 90 a year. that’s3 oil changes and tire rotations. Quick lube places are always over priced |
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