11-30-2015, 05:38 PM | #1 |
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Dealer service add ons?
So took the Camaro in today, the passenger seat handle sticks and I still have 1 year on a warranty.
Service tech has the car until tomorrow and suggested that at 17k miles, I might want to get: 1) Throttle body cleaned 2) Decarb engine 3) Flush injectors All for the special price of $299 (discounted from $360). Is this legit work that needs to be done? J&R Performance does all my maintenance anyway, but I am curious.
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11-30-2015, 07:04 PM | #2 |
Dimitri
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1 and 2 should be done at 50,000 miles.
3 - Every time I change the engine oil, I buy a bottle of Chevron Techron Injector Cleaner and pour it in my fuel tank. Follow the instructions on the bottle. It's great stuff. http://www.autozone.com/fuel-and-eng...?checkfit=true |
12-02-2015, 08:16 AM | #3 |
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I can tell you, working as a service advisor at a dealership... that $299 service is not needed..
The techs like to push these services as they are easy money for them.. (plus there is really no other money to be made on a car with 17,000 miles) In my opinion there is no way a modern engine needs to be de carbed at 17,000 miles.. |
12-02-2015, 10:26 AM | #4 |
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direct injection engines benefit from cleaning... but it sounds like a dealer who likes to upsell everything.
I run techron twice a year in the tank, flush brake fluid once a year and my throttle body hasn't been dirty yet.
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12-02-2015, 10:41 AM | #5 |
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It's 99% fake, your paying a tech $300-400 for using like $20 in parts and 10 min of labor.
1. take a clean rag and wipe your TB down in less than 5 min 1x a year if a concern 2. Google Seafoam 3. Google Injector Cleaner |
12-02-2015, 11:27 AM | #6 |
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I install Techron in the tank 2X a year as a preventative. The other add ons quoted only need done if car has concern such as stalling, misfire etc.
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