170 for labor - oil, transmission, diff fluid
#1
170 for labor - oil, transmission, diff fluid
So what do you guys think about 170 for labor for an oil, transmission, and differential fluid change? I told them I had all the parts, i.e. fluids, filter, washers.
I'm also considering getting my brake, clutch, and coolant fluids done as well in the near future since I'm about to hit 30k on my '06.
Thanks,
Lee
I'm also considering getting my brake, clutch, and coolant fluids done as well in the near future since I'm about to hit 30k on my '06.
Thanks,
Lee
#2
Registered User
With about 1-2 hours of time, you can do the job yourself. If not, seeing as how most places charge $50 per half hour for labor, you seem to be in the right ball park.
Honestly, and many more will say the same, take the time to do it yourself. There is a great amount of satisfaction that comes with it not to mention the things you learn.
Otherwise, I don't think that's far off, at least not in the area I live in.
Good luck.
Honestly, and many more will say the same, take the time to do it yourself. There is a great amount of satisfaction that comes with it not to mention the things you learn.
Otherwise, I don't think that's far off, at least not in the area I live in.
Good luck.
#4
Registered User
I personally dont think its worth it. Why dont you do it yourself? I recently just did all my fluids and stuff. (oil, tranny, diff, bled clutch, ect.) Its not hard at all. I never let a shop touch my car unless I have to. Plus you save a ton of money. Even at $60 an hour, their charging you for like 3 hours worth of work, and it will not take that long. (most shops in my area charge that much.)
#5
It sounds about right based on dealer labor charges. Most dealers or shops charge roughly $80-110 an hour, so i would say the quote is fair. But i also agree with everyone else, the satisfaction of doing it yourself and saving boat loads of money is worth it.
#6
If you think of it this way, dealers charge per hour and are allowed to base their time on a book that estimates the time an average mech will take to complete. Since dealers have all the specialized equipment/tools and qualified mechanics, they invariable beat the estimated time for any job they accept. In the end, they will almost always be paid an hourly premium above the base.