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Originally Posted by Calgary14
I just took the car in for servicing and what I thought would be a $300 bill for regular maintenance has now turned into a $2,500 bill for recommended services.
Here are the things they have recommended that I get done (in addition to the regular service of oil change, fluids etc)...
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I just ran this by a buddy of mine who is a mechanic, and who has his own shop...
- timing cover resealing ($590) since the side of the engine is leaking oil. To clarify I have never seen any oil spots in the garage where I park it
- oil pan leak ($458). Again, I have never seen any oil spots
Check your oil every couple of days for the next month. If it's low, top it off, then you should consider one and/or the other.
- fuel service (cleaning injectors) ($160)
If you're really worried, put a $3 bottle of cleaner in with your fuel.
- water pump leak ($380). Even though I haven't noticed any fluid spots
Where's the leak? Are your levels low? See answer about oil above.
- brake servicing (taking calibers off and cleaning them) ($110)
Pure BS. That will (should be) taken care of when pads/rotors are replaced.
- power steering fluid flush ($110)
Check the fluid level yourself. Examine it for grit/burned odor. If it's low, keep it topped off. If there's excessive grit, you might need a pump, but it's unlikely (esp. with that vehicle).
BTW, my buddy said he would _never_ hand someone an estimate like that without explicitly showing the vehicle's owner the exact nature of the problem(s). He calls BS on this, especially if the vehicle has bee fairly well maintained.