Bought the car new to save on fuel, its now got 191,144 miles on the engine. The oil is changed every 3,000-3,500 miles. had a service station performing it until the warranty ran out and then I
took over the oil change myself where I use Castrol High Mileage oil and fram toughguard filter 3x
occasionally use the fram toughguard 6x.
I run 93 octane in it religiously, every so often will run a injector,valve cleaner in it. Never had any engine problems yet, infact the only thing being changed is the oil,oil filter, air filter, cabin air filter and spark plugs, got some 4 prong bosch 8 dollar a piece plugs in it and have only serviced the
trans once in 191,144 miles.
Im thinking the engine will make it 500,000 miles but the timing belt has never been change nor the water pump or anything else for that matter. should I be concerned or just let the thing drive like it is?
I did have to replace the wheel bearings front and back and change out a fuel pump but other than
500 dollars on non engine matinence, its been a good damn car.
got any ideas on how long the engine should last and does the 93 octane keep the sludge down and make it last longer?Got a 2005 toyota corolla that has a 1.8 liter engine, how long do you think the engine might last?
you are really doing an exceptional job maintaining your car but some of the things you are doing are an overkill. First off, unless your car's engine is tuned for 87 octane so running 93 is not only wasting money but over time but can actually decrease your fuel economy. Consider this: 1996 and newer cars have knock sensors to take care of low octane fuels. Also, your car has VVTi- which is basically VTEC. Honda gave it a label and markets it as such but practically every manufacturer has some form of it. It is designed to run on 87 octane so why waste your money on premium? You may think it improves things but in reality, it doesn't. Oc older cars, it would but newer cars, no unless that engine was designed to run on premium- which it's not. premium is considered cleaner burning but that's just because it burns faster. That's why every car you see that gets high mpgs have a manufacturers recommendation of 87 octane in their owner's manual. If this car is as well-maintained as you say then you don't even need high mileage oil. regular 5/30 and 10/30 will be fine.BTW, your corolla does NOT have a timing belt. It has a maintenance-free timing chain. 1997 was the last year a Corolla was made with a timing belt. keep up the good work and you should easily see 500,000 miles.Got a 2005 toyota corolla that has a 1.8 liter engine, how long do you think the engine might last?
Well it sounds like you take really good care of it so you should max out the life span of the engine! By the sounds of it, getting the 500K mileage doesn't seem to be out of the question! In reference to the timing belt, they recommend changing those every 60K miles so if I were to recommend anything, it would be to change that! If the belt breaks, it could cause some major, costly valve damage. Best of luck with itGot a 2005 toyota corolla that has a 1.8 liter engine, how long do you think the engine might last?
If you continue taking care of your car, it could very well do 500k miles or more. However, the timing belt needs to be changed every 60,000 miles. If it breaks, it could wreck your engine, so you should change it at your earliest convenience. It would probably be a good idea to go ahead and change the water pump and thermostat at the same time.
As for gas, 93 octane is a waste of money for a regular 4-cylinder engine. 93 octane gas is formulated for high performance/high compression engines, and has no benefit for a regular engine. The oil you are using will do more to fight sludge than the fuel.Got a 2005 toyota corolla that has a 1.8 liter engine, how long do you think the engine might last?
deffinity keep doing this and it will last forever easy. Premium fuel will NOT keep your sluge down but keep your car clean and MPG up. Its all in the oil you use and castrol is great stuff to use. Your car has a timing chain not a belt so you dont have to worry about that. Chains dont have to changed but with nearly 200k i would look into that. Even if you had a belt you would NOT change it at 60k like said by someone else. keep up with maintaince and it will last forever because its a TOYOTAGot a 2005 toyota corolla that has a 1.8 liter engine, how long do you think the engine might last?
everyone is saying to change the timing belt at 60K but i have a 2004 and i though it had a timing chain. You may what to ask the dealer if it has a chain or belt?Got a 2005 toyota corolla that has a 1.8 liter engine, how long do you think the engine might last?
change the timing belt every 90k miles, and those Toyota motors can go 300K miles
Saturday, November 20, 2010
How to clean out the car air vents?
I have a bit of a funky smell coming through my car's air vents, regardless of the heat or air conditioning being turned on or off. Is it possible to clean out the vents?
Also, where exactly is the source of air for the vents?
I have an older car, a 91 Cutlass Supreme, so I doubt I have that cabin filter, but are there any other filters that might need to be changed?How to clean out the car air vents?
The 91 Cutlass Supreme did not come equipped with a factory cabin air filter.
The smell coming from the vents is coming from the ac evaporator. The evaporator gets very cold and produces condensation. The majority of the condensation drips out of the drain plug outside on to the floor. However, there is always some moisture that is left behind and it eventually grows mold and causes a funky cheese or foot smell.
There are two ways to deal with this issue:
1. Remove the evaporator and have it cleaned - But this involves many hours of labor and will be costly if you have a mechanic do it.
2. Spray an evaporator treatment foam directly to the evaporator - You will have to remove the blower motor or the resistor to gain access to the evaporator, but it is a lot easier than removing the evaporator.
Hope this helps.How to clean out the car air vents?
filter no not that i know of you can blow them out with air hose suck then out with vacuum spray debree or hang a air freshenerHow to clean out the car air vents?
Well it could have a filter - go to one of the websites for your local parts store and see if you can look one up for it. That is usually the cause of a stinky vent. Otherwise I guess you could really have something in there, in which case I don't know of any easy way to find and/or remove it.
You could try some kind of flexible pole with a duster taped to the end of it I guess, a coat hanger comes to mine - the vent grilles should just pop out but if the car is that old, they could be starting to dry out and get brittle so be careful removing them..How to clean out the car air vents?
The air come's into the car from the cowl, under the hood, before you take anything apart, try looking in there first.How to clean out the car air vents?
The air intake is in front of the windshield. The drain is in the two corners next to the fenders. Under the fenders. A black rubber flat tubing. Squeeze it and use something to get what ever might be in there.How to clean out the car air vents?
The smell is from mildew from the sweat of the AC. You can go to any auto part store and get a vent deodorizer. It should come in a spray can.
Also, where exactly is the source of air for the vents?
I have an older car, a 91 Cutlass Supreme, so I doubt I have that cabin filter, but are there any other filters that might need to be changed?How to clean out the car air vents?
The 91 Cutlass Supreme did not come equipped with a factory cabin air filter.
The smell coming from the vents is coming from the ac evaporator. The evaporator gets very cold and produces condensation. The majority of the condensation drips out of the drain plug outside on to the floor. However, there is always some moisture that is left behind and it eventually grows mold and causes a funky cheese or foot smell.
There are two ways to deal with this issue:
1. Remove the evaporator and have it cleaned - But this involves many hours of labor and will be costly if you have a mechanic do it.
2. Spray an evaporator treatment foam directly to the evaporator - You will have to remove the blower motor or the resistor to gain access to the evaporator, but it is a lot easier than removing the evaporator.
Hope this helps.How to clean out the car air vents?
filter no not that i know of you can blow them out with air hose suck then out with vacuum spray debree or hang a air freshenerHow to clean out the car air vents?
Well it could have a filter - go to one of the websites for your local parts store and see if you can look one up for it. That is usually the cause of a stinky vent. Otherwise I guess you could really have something in there, in which case I don't know of any easy way to find and/or remove it.
You could try some kind of flexible pole with a duster taped to the end of it I guess, a coat hanger comes to mine - the vent grilles should just pop out but if the car is that old, they could be starting to dry out and get brittle so be careful removing them..How to clean out the car air vents?
The air come's into the car from the cowl, under the hood, before you take anything apart, try looking in there first.How to clean out the car air vents?
The air intake is in front of the windshield. The drain is in the two corners next to the fenders. Under the fenders. A black rubber flat tubing. Squeeze it and use something to get what ever might be in there.How to clean out the car air vents?
The smell is from mildew from the sweat of the AC. You can go to any auto part store and get a vent deodorizer. It should come in a spray can.
What could be causing this with my 2004 Toyota Camry?
I have a 2004 Toyota Camry with 120K miles on it. It's run relatively well until today. When I went to crank it this morning, it wouldn't start. It sounded like it wanted to, but wouldn't %26quot;catch%26quot;. After a few tries, it started. I ran my errand, which was only a few miles and returned home. I drove it again this evening, just to see if it would start ok and drive ok. It started ok, but less than a half mile from home, the check engine light came on and before shutting the car off, when it was in park, it idled really low and felt like it wanted to die out. I've NEVER had trouble like this with my car before. And it really has me scared. I changed my spark plugs last year, and my air filter and cabin air filter were changed last month. What could be causing this.....and how expensive is my repair bill going to be? Thanks in advance.What could be causing this with my 2004 Toyota Camry?
Since the CEL came on, the best thing to do is to get the computer scanned. Most auto parts stores will do this as a free service. This will tell you the general area that the problem is and we can help you a lot more.What could be causing this with my 2004 Toyota Camry?
Take car to auto parts store and they will scan for the problem code, and give you a general area where the problem is. Get code and take it to a trusted repair shop and they will repair,or get a few prices and shop around for the a good price. At least you will know the cause and they can not just sell you anything.What could be causing this with my 2004 Toyota Camry?
I would check out my %26quot; Top 5%26quot; post on my blog below. It sounds like you just need to have some fuel system cleaning performed and your fuel filter replaced if you havent already. Your idle air control valve could be sticking a little. Fuel system cleaning $79.90 Fuel Filter R%26amp;R Same price. Remember without seeing the car these are estimates only. Ask for a Diagnostics for your problem first!i leave my crrent job next week wavy hair
Since the CEL came on, the best thing to do is to get the computer scanned. Most auto parts stores will do this as a free service. This will tell you the general area that the problem is and we can help you a lot more.What could be causing this with my 2004 Toyota Camry?
Take car to auto parts store and they will scan for the problem code, and give you a general area where the problem is. Get code and take it to a trusted repair shop and they will repair,or get a few prices and shop around for the a good price. At least you will know the cause and they can not just sell you anything.What could be causing this with my 2004 Toyota Camry?
I would check out my %26quot; Top 5%26quot; post on my blog below. It sounds like you just need to have some fuel system cleaning performed and your fuel filter replaced if you havent already. Your idle air control valve could be sticking a little. Fuel system cleaning $79.90 Fuel Filter R%26amp;R Same price. Remember without seeing the car these are estimates only. Ask for a Diagnostics for your problem first!
Should I follow Toyota's service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
2005 Toyota Highlander
I really don't feel like paying alot for the dealer to %26quot;inspect%26quot; things on my car although Toyota's service schedule recommends it.
Someone on a Toyota forum told me this, what do you think?
If you intend on just draining and filling your fluids you should do your transmission fluid and engine coolant at 30k. If you intend on flushing those systems you can wait until you reach 45k, at that point I would do trans fluid, engine coolant, power steering fluid and brake fluid. How I recommend to my customers to maintain their vehicle is 5k oil changes and tire rotations, 15k along with the aforementioned do a wheel balance and alignment, between 15k-20k change your cabin filter and engine air filter (depending on where you live, i.e. dust, a lot of pollen, etc. 30k-45k recommend engine coolant and trans fluid, as well as brake fluid and power steering fluid closer at 45k. Between 45k-60k I would do your front and rear differential fluid if you have 4wd/awd and maybe a fuel injection cleaning. At 60k-90k I recommend plugs, plug wires, PCV valve (at least check it). At 90k I recommend (depending on the car, year) timing belt, water pump, cam/crank seals, accessory drive belts (serpentine drive belts) if they haven't been changed recently since you have to remove them to do timing belt, etc. That's maintenance.
Repairs such as brake pads, new tires, drive belts, etc are as needed.Should I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
Nice vehicle, if you do the maintenance suggested, it will last and last.
The vehicle is getting older.... if it doesnt have any warranty, follow the schedule but dont get dealers to do it because yes, they are way more money, especially toyota... find a good independent mechanic.. small guy.. who knows toyotas.... it will cost you half...
I always maintain my vehicles according to maintenance schedules and they last.. my honda is ten years old, going on 11.. its like new..d drives like new... looks amazing... no worries and I follow hondas recommended plan.. but I have taken it to an independent guy for the last six years.... and it costs little compared to the dealer....
Oil... always change at 5000k..... its the blood of the vehicleShould I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
sounds good i don't think you missed alot of stuff if any. usually as long as you keep up with the oil changes and regular stuff that pops up your toyota is going over 200,000 thousand miles with no strain and a good chance into the 300's. do you have a warranty left? that is gonna void the warranty if you awol the service on it.Should I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
Follow the schedule %26amp; rule of thumb. You don't have to go to the dealer. Do it yourself or go independent.
I really don't feel like paying alot for the dealer to %26quot;inspect%26quot; things on my car although Toyota's service schedule recommends it.
Someone on a Toyota forum told me this, what do you think?
If you intend on just draining and filling your fluids you should do your transmission fluid and engine coolant at 30k. If you intend on flushing those systems you can wait until you reach 45k, at that point I would do trans fluid, engine coolant, power steering fluid and brake fluid. How I recommend to my customers to maintain their vehicle is 5k oil changes and tire rotations, 15k along with the aforementioned do a wheel balance and alignment, between 15k-20k change your cabin filter and engine air filter (depending on where you live, i.e. dust, a lot of pollen, etc. 30k-45k recommend engine coolant and trans fluid, as well as brake fluid and power steering fluid closer at 45k. Between 45k-60k I would do your front and rear differential fluid if you have 4wd/awd and maybe a fuel injection cleaning. At 60k-90k I recommend plugs, plug wires, PCV valve (at least check it). At 90k I recommend (depending on the car, year) timing belt, water pump, cam/crank seals, accessory drive belts (serpentine drive belts) if they haven't been changed recently since you have to remove them to do timing belt, etc. That's maintenance.
Repairs such as brake pads, new tires, drive belts, etc are as needed.Should I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
Nice vehicle, if you do the maintenance suggested, it will last and last.
The vehicle is getting older.... if it doesnt have any warranty, follow the schedule but dont get dealers to do it because yes, they are way more money, especially toyota... find a good independent mechanic.. small guy.. who knows toyotas.... it will cost you half...
I always maintain my vehicles according to maintenance schedules and they last.. my honda is ten years old, going on 11.. its like new..d drives like new... looks amazing... no worries and I follow hondas recommended plan.. but I have taken it to an independent guy for the last six years.... and it costs little compared to the dealer....
Oil... always change at 5000k..... its the blood of the vehicleShould I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
sounds good i don't think you missed alot of stuff if any. usually as long as you keep up with the oil changes and regular stuff that pops up your toyota is going over 200,000 thousand miles with no strain and a good chance into the 300's. do you have a warranty left? that is gonna void the warranty if you awol the service on it.Should I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
Follow the schedule %26amp; rule of thumb. You don't have to go to the dealer. Do it yourself or go independent.
How many air filters does a 2008 jeep compass have?
Purchased a 2008 Jeep Compass (sport) 1 year ago (and a week) i changed the air filter, but it is starting to give a musty smell when i turn on the heat. Does the compass have a different air filter or just the 1 for the car and cabin? How many air filters does a 2008 jeep compass have?
It can have a cabin air filter, but most vehicles ship without it. Either way, you can access the cabin air filter housing by opening the glovebox all the way (squeeze the sides so it clears the stops).
The filters are around $15 at the dealer.
Whether or not there's a cabin filter installed, make sure you're also following Chrysler's recommendations in the owner's manualæ””unning the air on recirculate all the time will encourage mold and bacteria to grow. Use fresh air once the vehicle has cooled down, and try to turn off the A/C compressor (just use vent) a few minutes before arriving at your destination.How many air filters does a 2008 jeep compass have?
Not enough to make it not a mistake to buy, roflcopter.
but seriously probably two, engine and cabinHow many air filters does a 2008 jeep compass have?
most cars just have 1
It can have a cabin air filter, but most vehicles ship without it. Either way, you can access the cabin air filter housing by opening the glovebox all the way (squeeze the sides so it clears the stops).
The filters are around $15 at the dealer.
Whether or not there's a cabin filter installed, make sure you're also following Chrysler's recommendations in the owner's manualæ””unning the air on recirculate all the time will encourage mold and bacteria to grow. Use fresh air once the vehicle has cooled down, and try to turn off the A/C compressor (just use vent) a few minutes before arriving at your destination.How many air filters does a 2008 jeep compass have?
Not enough to make it not a mistake to buy, roflcopter.
but seriously probably two, engine and cabinHow many air filters does a 2008 jeep compass have?
most cars just have 1
Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
he got all his filters changed out, oils topped off, oil changed, air intake, cabin air filter, wiper blades replaced, transmition flush. im not sure the specifics, i need to find the reciepts.....but it cost $171
im having a hard time believing that's how much it costs. he had never been there before and didn't know the specs on how much those should cost....also, they broke our glove box and didn't tell us (its where the cabin air filter is at)
should i be pissed?Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Sorry, but It's not Jiffy Lube's fault that your boyfriend didn't look at their prices before he asked them to do all the work. If Jiffy Lube posts all their prices and $171 is the total for all that service, then that's what it costs to have them do it. Their prices should be clearly posted in the store - go to the store and make sure they charged him correctly if you doubt the price is correct.
As for the glovebox being broken, I'd take the car back ASAP and talk to the manager of the Jiffy Lube about how it was broken after you had them change the cabin filter and work out how they're going to pay to fix it for you.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
After all the parts/labour that's probably about right.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
BELIEVE IT.........
If it 10 years old or newer it costs to have a ride servicedDid my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
the only thing you have to be upset about is the broken glove box. to flush a manual trans at the dealer is like $100 and an auto trans at the dealer is like $200 all by its self so no the prices are ok but breaking things is unacceptable.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
My oil changes only cost me $29.99 with all the mentioned services. Wiper blades only cost me $20 from Auto Parts World and they change them for me. I have never changed transmition fluid, that's only if there is a specific problem. Filters are relatively inexpensive, maybe add $30-$40 to the total $80-$100 MAX! $171 was a hard screwing over and than some!Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Yeah I would be upset too. Much of that could have been replaced by you at a much cheaper cost if you had bought the parts yourself. I have not been to a Jiffy Lube on a decade. I figured out how to do all that myself saving me hundreds of dollars over time. It's not likely the trans needed to be flushed. All of those filters could have been picked up at your local parts store for 1/3 of what he paid I'm sure. Wiper blades would have been $14 for the pair at a parts store. Those swift talking people there are the reason why I don't go. They are not experts on my specific car.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Yes and no. Having all that work done at a place like Jiffylube can cost that much. If you do it on your own you can have it done for $50. If you do have them do the oil change don't ever have them add anything extra. Replacing an air filter is as easy as opened a case and putting a new $10 filter in, they will typically charge you $20 to have just that done. And yes, you should be pissed that they broke your glove box.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Parts alone wont cost that much. At garage they will always charge you for laber too. To me it sound about right. But it also depands what kind of oil or filter he got. The cheapest? Most expansive. Some places even charge $2 to install a single wiper blade. Cabin air filters can be expensive for some cars too.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
it sounds like that would be very close for all that service
but was all of it needed?
some garages pay a base amount plus commission
the more they do the bigger their payDid my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
He should have been told the cost before any extra work was done and approved it with his signature. If that was the case then he should have no complaints other than the broken glove box. It is not their fault he approved the work and then wants to complain about the price after the work is performed. If they performed the extra work without advising him of the cost and getting his signature as approval then YES he should be pissed, and should complain to them and the District or Regional manager. You will be surprised how attentive these shops can be when you ask for the address of either of these managers.
(retired ASE mechanic)Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Buy a car never have any money. Buy a motorbike still have some money. Buy a push bike stay rich.Ain;t difficult.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
buyer beware!
your boyfriend should be more knowledgable about his car. that's how these places make the extra money, based on customer's ignorance. the techs let the customer know how often these items need changed or replaced, then strongly recommends having it done. the ultimate decision is left up to the customer, who wants to take care of his car and usually ok's the service, not realizing how quickly it all adds up until he pays at the end. (most likely, these services were not needed to be done anyway)
as for the glovebox, definitely take your car back and have the manager inspect it. he should take care of that right away, and if not, ask him for the regional manager's and corporate headquarter's phone numbers.
good luck and hope this helps
-a former jiffy lube %26quot;certified lubrication technician%26quot;Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Ican't believe jiffy lube had all that. if u went to the dealer theyd charge u twice that. but dont go to those quick lube places. its just a matter of time before they strip your oil pan threads or god knows what else..Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
They charge by how long it takes, not how easy/hard it is to do. That price sounds right, but as everyone is saying, that glove box issue he'll have to pay for it and might catch crap from his boss(es) for not telling anyone. Mechanics get a lot of %26quot;ever since%26quot;s as in %26quot;ever since you worked on my car this this this that stopped working....%26quot; which usually are something that the customer notices after they get their car back or maybe even previously knew about and took it in to blame it on the mechanic but this one is legit, It wont be hard to get them to fix the glove box. I tend to avoid specialty places like that though because if they break something, they don't know how to fix like the glove box, they have to send it to someone else, and they charge more.
im having a hard time believing that's how much it costs. he had never been there before and didn't know the specs on how much those should cost....also, they broke our glove box and didn't tell us (its where the cabin air filter is at)
should i be pissed?Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Sorry, but It's not Jiffy Lube's fault that your boyfriend didn't look at their prices before he asked them to do all the work. If Jiffy Lube posts all their prices and $171 is the total for all that service, then that's what it costs to have them do it. Their prices should be clearly posted in the store - go to the store and make sure they charged him correctly if you doubt the price is correct.
As for the glovebox being broken, I'd take the car back ASAP and talk to the manager of the Jiffy Lube about how it was broken after you had them change the cabin filter and work out how they're going to pay to fix it for you.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
After all the parts/labour that's probably about right.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
BELIEVE IT.........
If it 10 years old or newer it costs to have a ride servicedDid my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
the only thing you have to be upset about is the broken glove box. to flush a manual trans at the dealer is like $100 and an auto trans at the dealer is like $200 all by its self so no the prices are ok but breaking things is unacceptable.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
My oil changes only cost me $29.99 with all the mentioned services. Wiper blades only cost me $20 from Auto Parts World and they change them for me. I have never changed transmition fluid, that's only if there is a specific problem. Filters are relatively inexpensive, maybe add $30-$40 to the total $80-$100 MAX! $171 was a hard screwing over and than some!Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Yeah I would be upset too. Much of that could have been replaced by you at a much cheaper cost if you had bought the parts yourself. I have not been to a Jiffy Lube on a decade. I figured out how to do all that myself saving me hundreds of dollars over time. It's not likely the trans needed to be flushed. All of those filters could have been picked up at your local parts store for 1/3 of what he paid I'm sure. Wiper blades would have been $14 for the pair at a parts store. Those swift talking people there are the reason why I don't go. They are not experts on my specific car.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Yes and no. Having all that work done at a place like Jiffylube can cost that much. If you do it on your own you can have it done for $50. If you do have them do the oil change don't ever have them add anything extra. Replacing an air filter is as easy as opened a case and putting a new $10 filter in, they will typically charge you $20 to have just that done. And yes, you should be pissed that they broke your glove box.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Parts alone wont cost that much. At garage they will always charge you for laber too. To me it sound about right. But it also depands what kind of oil or filter he got. The cheapest? Most expansive. Some places even charge $2 to install a single wiper blade. Cabin air filters can be expensive for some cars too.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
it sounds like that would be very close for all that service
but was all of it needed?
some garages pay a base amount plus commission
the more they do the bigger their payDid my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
He should have been told the cost before any extra work was done and approved it with his signature. If that was the case then he should have no complaints other than the broken glove box. It is not their fault he approved the work and then wants to complain about the price after the work is performed. If they performed the extra work without advising him of the cost and getting his signature as approval then YES he should be pissed, and should complain to them and the District or Regional manager. You will be surprised how attentive these shops can be when you ask for the address of either of these managers.
(retired ASE mechanic)Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Buy a car never have any money. Buy a motorbike still have some money. Buy a push bike stay rich.Ain;t difficult.Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
buyer beware!
your boyfriend should be more knowledgable about his car. that's how these places make the extra money, based on customer's ignorance. the techs let the customer know how often these items need changed or replaced, then strongly recommends having it done. the ultimate decision is left up to the customer, who wants to take care of his car and usually ok's the service, not realizing how quickly it all adds up until he pays at the end. (most likely, these services were not needed to be done anyway)
as for the glovebox, definitely take your car back and have the manager inspect it. he should take care of that right away, and if not, ask him for the regional manager's and corporate headquarter's phone numbers.
good luck and hope this helps
-a former jiffy lube %26quot;certified lubrication technician%26quot;Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
Ican't believe jiffy lube had all that. if u went to the dealer theyd charge u twice that. but dont go to those quick lube places. its just a matter of time before they strip your oil pan threads or god knows what else..Did my boyfriend get ripped off? went to jiffylube...?
They charge by how long it takes, not how easy/hard it is to do. That price sounds right, but as everyone is saying, that glove box issue he'll have to pay for it and might catch crap from his boss(es) for not telling anyone. Mechanics get a lot of %26quot;ever since%26quot;s as in %26quot;ever since you worked on my car this this this that stopped working....%26quot; which usually are something that the customer notices after they get their car back or maybe even previously knew about and took it in to blame it on the mechanic but this one is legit, It wont be hard to get them to fix the glove box. I tend to avoid specialty places like that though because if they break something, they don't know how to fix like the glove box, they have to send it to someone else, and they charge more.
How much would a tune for a 2002 Honda Civic Dx Coupe with 4 cylinder?
So far my car is an 2002 Honda civic dx model 4 cylinder with 75,245 miles on it. I've already had an oil change, air and cabin filters replaced and I added some power steering fluid to a low reservoir. What else does my car need and do I make my mechanic aware of what I've already done to my car prior to tune-up?How much would a tune for a 2002 Honda Civic Dx Coupe with 4 cylinder?
Might be worth it to change your spark plugs %26amp; wires too. Also if the timing belt has not been replaced...Look into having that performed as well..seeing as its a Honda.
Might be worth it to change your spark plugs %26amp; wires too. Also if the timing belt has not been replaced...Look into having that performed as well..seeing as its a Honda.
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