Is it just to scare people and make money? If it is really necessary, why doesn't the Owner's Manual recommend it earlier? One example: the Owner's Manual recommends changing spark plugs at 100,00 miles or 88 months. My dealership says it should be done at 60,000 miles or 36 months. This is a huge difference. My car is 66 months old and has only 13,000 miles. I have had the oil changed regularly and the tires rotated, but they are pushing for $500 in maintenance. The tech said if I don't do it, the engine could seize up, which would be much more expensive. Thanks for any input.
2006-11-25 06:55:04 · 8 answers · asked by PAUL R 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Surely you have another Chrysler dealer in your town ? This guy sounds like he is just trying to scare you into doing unecessary mainteneance. Don't fall for his B.S. If you have a Dodge dealer that is not connected with the Chrysler, please go to them for a second opinion. 13k miles on a 5 and a half year old car is unheard of these days. I would not be panicked over any "service" that those chimpanzees seem to think you need. I would find another mechanic. Ask your friends who they might recommend. If you need help, email me, I'm in the car business and I will get you with the right people, no matter where you are in the U.S.
2006-11-25 07:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by 72OldsCutty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO, you are right. Brake Fluid will last the life of the car most likely. But there is nothing wrong in changing it, say- at a 100K miles. If you should ever experience a leak of brake fluid, find/fix the leak and change the brake fluid. Brake fluid is best changed with a machine that flushes and replaces it all in one procedure. But hardly anyone ever changes it. Same goes for the power steering. Hardly anyone ever changes it. Just check it now and then. CRITICAL maintenance items that should not be ignored are Oil/Filter 5K miles is often enough, Cooling System Flush / Replace every 2 years or 50K miles. And the notorious Timing Belt when your Owner's Manual says to. Hardly anyone ever flushes the coolant system. But it is a good idea. There may be other things that ought to be done. But what I mentioned above are most important. There is nothing easy about any of the procedures.
2016-05-23 01:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
$500 to replace spark plugs? They're trying to make some money by having you do unnecessary maintenance.Your doing the right thing by having your oil changed regularly and since you don't drive it much, if I were you I would take it out and drive at highway speeds once a week or so for ten or fifteen minutes..
This would help keep your plugs from fouling.
The Tech that told you that is either lying or incompetent.
Stick to the owners manual.
2006-11-25 07:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by tdl78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd contact the headquarters and ask them directly. Then I'd call around to other dealerships and ask.
Sounds to me like they are trying to make a buck. With only 13,000, you should only need oil changes basically. My Chrysler is 4 years old, 24,000 and that's all I have had done (besides rotate tires).
The owners manual states that if you have unusual driving conditions, that may necessitate sooner changes. But, the way cars are built today, you really have to be driving more than you do and really in harsh conditions. Since you are below the average mileage per year and most likely treat your car well, I'd not worry about it. Find yourself another place to take your car.
If you are a person of color or female, they really try to screw us over and we need to be extra careful.
2006-11-25 07:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$500? I'd make sure all my rings were still on my fingers if I shook hands with those guys. Somebody is trying to rip you off. The plugs will probably look great at 100,000 miles and bad ones won't make your engine seize. You need to call Chrysler about these crooks.
2006-11-25 14:20:23 · answer #5 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Added profit. Follow the manuals recommendations.
2006-11-25 07:35:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont leave the plugs in for 100,000 miles.with aluminum head motors they get stuck...they break off and you will b sorry...My friend ownes a repair shop.the motor will NOT seize up but the plugs seize in the head..no kidding.
2006-11-25 07:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
follow the manual as your service advisor is an idiot.
2006-11-25 06:59:32 · answer #8 · answered by scottb03gt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋