atlantachap

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

Reckon

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.

Deception

take that 170 and buy a set of tools..
you only need a few sockets and a means of lifting the car to do those things

suzuka-blue-s2k

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.)

2poor2mod

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.

JackS

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.

TougeS2k

If you wipe your butt with $170.00 might as well not get your hands dirty. But $170.00 wipes it's butt with me.

2K3_S2K*

Do it yourself. Its super easy. Ill do labor for 50 bucks lol

spets

No need to do coolant yet, but it is a good idea to to do the brake and clutch fluids.

AngryTurtle