V-Power Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Due for my 30K service this Friday. Dealer to charge $530+tax or I can opt for $410 without the Wynn's Fuel Flush. Car drinks nothing but Shell V-Power ... I can't justify the added cost. Hell, for $410, I'm only getting Oil/Filter Change, Tire Rotation, Transmission and Brake Fluid Flush, Replacement of Spark Plugs, Fuel and Air Filter + Multi-Point Inspection. As I type this, I think I've already made my decision. Your thoughts please....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshiba2.5 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 so what is your decision?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Your dealer sucks!! You dont need: Replacement of Spark Plugs (not till 60k) Fuel Filter (not till 100k) I would still like to know what a Wynn's Fuel Flush is Moved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Simply use a can of BG44 & you are done;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I thought the fuel filter was not replaceable on the LGTs - that it was part of the fuel pump assembly. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 ^^^^ that is correct. That is a waste of money - ask your dealer how much it would cost without the "multi-point inspection" Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Your dealer sucks!! You dont need: Replacement of Spark Plugs (not till 60k) Fuel Filter (not till 100k) I would still like to know what a Wynn's Fuel Flush is Moved +1 on the above. And a Fuel flush is the sound of wasted dollars going down the drain:lol: "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 If your running premium unleaded, as most of us are, the fuel system cleaning at 30k is overkill. The Wynns system is awesome. We use it here and it has fixed many misfire problems due to carbon on valves causing cylinder leak down. Great product. I would say between 60-80K would be reasonable to perform this service. It cleans intake valves and piston tops squeaky clean IF done properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 If your running premium unleaded, as most of us are, the fuel system cleaning at 30k is overkill. The Wynns system is awesome. We use it here and it has fixed many misfire problems due to carbon on valves causing cylinder leak down. Great product. I would say between 60-80K would be reasonable to perform this service. It cleans intake valves and piston tops squeaky clean IF done properly. Show me the science. As opposed to running the engine under load for 5 miles at say 5000 rpm in second.. "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 premium octane generally has no more cleaning agents than regular unleaded.... brake fluid flush on new cars imo is bogus, even tho brake fluid is hygroscopic, you shouldn't need to change it for at least 5 yrs. i do not endorse wynn's, but i don't condemn them either; a good cleaner added to the tank every so often will prevent build up and save you in the long run.... try bg's 44 k or similiar products... one thing to remember, most dealer ships offer spiffs to there service advisors to sell the hell out of the prevent maintain. items and they usually work on a commision basis based upon the service deptartment selling gross, more sales equals more commish....... be careful............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Power Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 This is why I love this site! Thanks for all the comments -- even to the comedians out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deneb Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 IMO running a container of fuel system cleaner every oil change will negate the need for any type of dealer sold fuel system cleaner. I run Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner every oil change which is probably overkill as well. Just using top tier fuels with their higher levels of detergents will probably keep most engines plenty clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytiger Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 +1 on the BG fuel additive. That stuff is great. Just don't buy it from the stealership. They want about $30, but you can get it at most quick lube places for half that......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplacen Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We dont change the trans fluid in my dealership till 60k! I also add fuel injector cleaner every oil change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerMan Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I use Chevron/Texaco gas (both contain Techron) and run a can of Techron through the car twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 +1 on the BG fuel additive. That stuff is great. Just don't buy it from the stealership. They want about $30, but you can get it at most quick lube places for half that......... i work at a stealership and i sell if for 9.95, how much you want mang????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Hmmmmm....... Thats a great price, how much to ship 2 bottles? Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 i don't know....wouldn't it be considered haz mat?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I purchased 4 bottles not to long ago & they shipped with no problems...... Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 that's cool.....i guess what they don't know....... when i go in to work 2morrow, i'll check out my cost/list prices to see what i can do...... if anybody else wants some, spread the word; we carry all the bg products....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 i work at a stealership and i sell if for 9.95, how much you want mang????? i know i'm quoting my own post, but i wanted to correct an error; even tho the ford dealer i work for stocks the entire bg line, we don't sell a lot of it, so i made a mistake in regards to the 44k pricing, the bg battery treatment is 9.95, the 44k is 16.95...... i sell a bunch more of the battery treatment-----lot of salt air corrosion in our area---versus the 44k, so i'm sorry for the mix-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 ........brake fluid flush on new cars imo is bogus, even tho brake fluid is hygroscopic, you shouldn't need to change it for at least 5 yrs............ A good strategy, if you want to encourage corrosion of brake parts:icon_wink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 ^^^i find that most brake parts on new cars are either rubber, phenolic plastic or stainless, so corrosion of internal parts generally isn't an issue.... external metals lines and bolts, well that's another story........ my main point is why pay the stealership insane prices when it can be done safely and less expensively elsewhere........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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