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pastorscott Enthusiast

pastorscott

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Went to the Dealer today for a gas tank leak and they said it was do for a $499 service.

 

fuel injection service

tranny fluide change

pcv valve

air filter

tire rotation.

 

the last 3 I can do but what of the 1st 2 are they worth it on there own ?

 

thanks guys

 

Scott

2004GMC1500CC Enthusiast

2004GMC1500CC

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Went to the Dealer today for a gas tank leak and they said it was do for a $499 service.

 

fuel injection service

tranny fluide change

pcv valve

air filter

tire rotation.

 

the last 3 I can do but what of the 1st 2 are they worth it on there own ?

 

thanks guys

 

Scott

 

 

 

 

What do they do for the fuel injection service? Dump a bottle of cleaner in the tank?

Tranny fluid isn't due until 50k, at the soonest, less if you don't tow.

Do you even have a PCV valve?

Air filter? Wouldn't pay anybody to do this.

Tire rotations? Discount tire will do it for free.

Bish Senior Enthusiast

Bish

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Agree with 2004GMC1500CC. I have never had the fuel injection cleaning done in 185K. I dump a couple bottles of Techron in the tank every few months. Tranny fluid change is a little different IMO. I am a big fan of frequent fluid changes especially with the weak 4L60E. I think more frequent changes prolongs life. I dropped the pan, changed the filter and fluid at 30K but I did it myself. The other things I would never pay anybody to do since they take a couple minutes.

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Rolandd

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It would be worth finding out what is done for the FI service. If the work is competent and extensive it could be a worthwhile maintenance. I would not object to having someone check to make sure that all the moving parts in the throttle body are properly lubricated, that the system is operating at the appropriate pressure range, and that all the seals are in good condition, as well as making sure the injectors are clean and lubricated. If someone is going to dump snake oil into the lines and call it a day I would punt unless it impacts your warranty.

 

My experience working in a tranny shop is that either you change the tranny fluid and filter regularly or you never touch it. The worst thing you can do is change you fluid for the first time with over 100,k miles on the tranny--the asbestos clutches will wear and leave particles of asbestos in the fluid which helps them engage, so if you dump the fluid you will likely have clutch slippage with the slicker new fluid. Many manufacturers are going to factory sealed transmissions if that is any indicator of their faith in tranny maintenance.

 

I would be surprised if you don't have a pcv valve, but it should be trivial to replace it unless there is a whole different system in place than there used to be.

 

Air filter and tire rotation need no comments....

seadoons Enthusiast

seadoons

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HOLY CRAP!!! $499?!?!?!?!? That is insane. Here is your list:

 

1. fuel injection service - I am not sure how much this would normally cost, but like it has been said above - dump a $3.99 bottle of fuel injector cleaner in the tank and you will be good to go.

 

2. tranny fluide change - Get the tranny flushed at a service garage for $70 - $80.

 

3. pcv valve - again, if you have one, this part is less than $5 at an autoparts store and easily changed yourself. You literally pull the old one out and put the new one in.

 

4. air filter - these are less than $20 at the auto parts store and a breeze to change out.

 

5. tire rotation - it was mentioned above that Discount will do it for free. Well, they will if you bought the tires from them. Since your mileage is so low my sense is that you still have the factory tires. You can go to Discount and for about $45 pay for lifetime balance and rotations. The lifetime is worth it - I think they charge about $25 to do it one time.

 

So, lets see - about $150 to do the things above yourself versus the $499 the dealer is going to charge you - plus you walk away with lifetime rotations / balancing at Discount and the sense of accomplishment for doing most of the stuff yourself. Also, the dealer will probably keep your truck all day to do their service.

 

I am still shocked by that price. Unbelieveable.

jhm Senior Enthusiast

jhm

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I had the fuel system cleaning done the other day. Cost $135. It is more involved than dumping a bottle of techron in the tank. Basically they immobalize the fuel pump, then hook up a machine that disperses the cleaner into the fuel rail at the correct pressure for the engine being serviced. The chemical is sent thru the injectors and onto the intake valves. They also clean the throttle body. This is preventive maintenance, cheaper than having to replace injectors.

seadoons Enthusiast

seadoons

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JHM - thanks for letting me know what that would cost to have done. I am not going to try to argue if this service is necessary or not - but based on the $150 I came up with by doing everything yourself plus adding the $135 for the fuel injector service brings you to $285; not $499. Still a rip off.

jhm Senior Enthusiast

jhm

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JHM - thanks for letting me know what that would cost to have done.  I am not going to try to argue if this service is necessary or not - but based on the $150 I came up with by doing everything yourself plus adding the $135 for the fuel injector service brings you to $285; not $499.  Still a rip off.

 

 

 

Yea, definately a lot of money for that work. I agree with you. I went for the injector cleaning because even though I keep it tuned and maintained, I never got the fuel economy other people here report. I asked my local mechanic whom I trust, and he said he usually reccomends it at around 75k. I have 53k, but it was already at the dealer for warranty work so I figured get it done.

ken1mod Senior Enthusiast

ken1mod

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I have never done any kind of fuel injector service, ever. Several vehicles over 170000 miles and I burn the cheapest gas and never add anything to the tank. My vehicles always perform flawlessly, start with a touch, idle silently and burn the tires regularly.

 

I have never had any sort of fuel injector problem, ever. I replaced 1 in-tank pump at 170,000 in a ford.

 

I consider fuel injection to be a zero service system. I replaced 1 O2 sensor that was damaged by leaded fuel in unleaded service station tank. I am afraid to replace my chevy's 02 sensor because I have been getting 18.5 mpg over my last 4 tanks.

 

Ken

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