Doug GTS
Enthusiast
Just got oil, coolant, tranny, diff, brake and clutch fluids changed. $728 with tax for all. Is that a fair price? They also inspected brakes, greased hinges etc.
Fluids change
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Im waiting to hear Chuck's reply!
Supplies list for about $200....labor was $500. Almost a 6-hr job for one person......ASSUMING 'they' did it thoroughly and correctly.
The feeling of knowing its done? PRICELESSSSsssss
Supplies list for about $200....labor was $500. Almost a 6-hr job for one person......ASSUMING 'they' did it thoroughly and correctly.
The feeling of knowing its done? PRICELESSSSsssss
Andrew2KRT10
Enthusiast
Tell you one thing. Might be a fair price, but too rich for my blood. I'd have done it myself.
Doug GTS
Enthusiast
Jon,
Viper Tech did it. They gave me a 10% discount from their "normal" price. Oil change normally $120, they always charge me $79.
P.S. I asked them to use DOT 4 fluid in brake and clutch change. Any downside? Thanks for your help!
Viper Tech did it. They gave me a 10% discount from their "normal" price. Oil change normally $120, they always charge me $79.
P.S. I asked them to use DOT 4 fluid in brake and clutch change. Any downside? Thanks for your help!
Chuck 98 RT/10
Enthusiast
I do it myself. It's valuable precious time with your loved one(s).
Janni
Enthusiast
Team Cheap is very glad we do all our own service..... That;s getting close to a set of Hoosiers....
Doug, That's a fair price for having it done by a ViperTech.
I personally wouldn't have it because I just did all this myself and although it took time I feel like I know that much more about my car and know what is in it. Just my peace of mind.
The dot 4 is perfect although I would have used MotulRBF even if I had to buy it and bring it there.
I personally wouldn't have it because I just did all this myself and although it took time I feel like I know that much more about my car and know what is in it. Just my peace of mind.
The dot 4 is perfect although I would have used MotulRBF even if I had to buy it and bring it there.
Mike Adams
Enthusiast
WOW I guess I don't charge enough !!!! Did they give you a detailed reciept or how much was labour at what rate !!
luc
Enthusiast
Doug,
Fluids:
10 qts @ $5 = $50
Oil filter = $10
Coolant 2gls @ $7 = $14
brake/clutch 12oz = $10
Tranny 4qts @ $2 = $ 8
rear axle 2qts @ $8 = $16
Axle modifier 4oz = $ 6
Total = $114
Labor:
With a rack and the right tools ,pressure bleeder for brakes,etc,it should be no more than 3 hours.
Total: 3hours @ $80 = $ 240
labor + supplies = $ 354
Fair price?
Since you have a Viper,you must have a lot of money and consequently you are paying a "Viper Tax".
A good example of this "Tax" is the "Skip Shift Eliminator",the Viper,Corvette and Firebird use the same but if you order one from a Viper supplier you will,most of the time, paid almost twice as much than if you buy one from Summit.
Luc.00GTS
Fluids:
10 qts @ $5 = $50
Oil filter = $10
Coolant 2gls @ $7 = $14
brake/clutch 12oz = $10
Tranny 4qts @ $2 = $ 8
rear axle 2qts @ $8 = $16
Axle modifier 4oz = $ 6
Total = $114
Labor:
With a rack and the right tools ,pressure bleeder for brakes,etc,it should be no more than 3 hours.
Total: 3hours @ $80 = $ 240
labor + supplies = $ 354
Fair price?
Since you have a Viper,you must have a lot of money and consequently you are paying a "Viper Tax".
A good example of this "Tax" is the "Skip Shift Eliminator",the Viper,Corvette and Firebird use the same but if you order one from a Viper supplier you will,most of the time, paid almost twice as much than if you buy one from Summit.
Luc.00GTS
Mike Adams
Enthusiast
Luc
Your price on Transmission fluid sounds a little low. Mopar synthetic is not that cheap, I also question price on rear end fluid
Your price on Transmission fluid sounds a little low. Mopar synthetic is not that cheap, I also question price on rear end fluid
Kurt 97 GTS
Enthusiast
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mike Adams:
Luc
Your price on Transmission fluid sounds a little low. Mopar synthetic is not that cheap, I also question price on rear end fluid
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I agree!! Prices sound really low.
Luc
Your price on Transmission fluid sounds a little low. Mopar synthetic is not that cheap, I also question price on rear end fluid
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I agree!! Prices sound really low.
luc
Enthusiast
Mike,
you are right on the tranny fluid,synthetic will be more expensive but the manual for my 00GTS call for Dexron III.
Luc.
you are right on the tranny fluid,synthetic will be more expensive but the manual for my 00GTS call for Dexron III.
Luc.
99 R/T 10
Enthusiast
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>
you are right on the tranny fluid,synthetic will be more expensive but the manual for my 00GTS call for Dexron III
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Wasn't that a misprint in the manual? I saw a thread on that a while back.
Mike
you are right on the tranny fluid,synthetic will be more expensive but the manual for my 00GTS call for Dexron III
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Wasn't that a misprint in the manual? I saw a thread on that a while back.
Mike
Chuck 98 RT/10
Enthusiast
There was a TSB that upgrades the Dexron III to Mopar Synthetic Manual Trans Lubricant 75W-85. p/n 04874459 cost about $19/qt. Supposedly reduces NGR, if that bothers anybody.
Rear diff is Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant 75W-140 p/n 04874469 cost about $20/qt.
Can probably get more affordable oils from Royal Purple or Redline. Don't know if they're any better or worse.
I would also say it takes considerably longer than three hours to do all of it. Admittedly I have the back of a 90 year old so I tend to take lotsa breaks.
Rear diff is Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant 75W-140 p/n 04874469 cost about $20/qt.
Can probably get more affordable oils from Royal Purple or Redline. Don't know if they're any better or worse.
I would also say it takes considerably longer than three hours to do all of it. Admittedly I have the back of a 90 year old so I tend to take lotsa breaks.
99 R/T 10
Enthusiast
So Chuck,
The only reason for the change is the NGR? If that did not bother you, that fluid is OK for use? If so, would the shifting be smoother due to the viscosity of the oil being thinner?
Mike
The only reason for the change is the NGR? If that did not bother you, that fluid is OK for use? If so, would the shifting be smoother due to the viscosity of the oil being thinner?
Mike
Chuck 98 RT/10
Enthusiast
To my knowlegde NGR was the reason for the upgrade. Not sure about smoother shifts.
Viper Wizard
Enthusiast
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JonB - PartsRack:
Im waiting to hear Chuck's reply!
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O-ME?
Doug GTS,
This is what I come up with [My area of the Country $$!].
Mobil 1 [10qts]: $60.00
<u> MOPAR ALL THE WAY!:</u>
Oil filter: $9.95
2 qts 75W-140 syn: 38.00
4 qts 75W-85 syn: 86.00
1 rr diff additive: 6.25
B/fluid dot 3: 13.00
Coolant: 12.00
Check brakes [ok]:
Lube:
Labor: 2.5 hrs[90per] = 225.00
Total = $450.20 + tax
Im waiting to hear Chuck's reply!
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O-ME?
Doug GTS,
This is what I come up with [My area of the Country $$!].
Mobil 1 [10qts]: $60.00
<u> MOPAR ALL THE WAY!:</u>
Oil filter: $9.95
2 qts 75W-140 syn: 38.00
4 qts 75W-85 syn: 86.00
1 rr diff additive: 6.25
B/fluid dot 3: 13.00
Coolant: 12.00
Check brakes [ok]:
Lube:
Labor: 2.5 hrs[90per] = 225.00
Total = $450.20 + tax
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Steve 00RT/10
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Here's what it cost me using Amsoil stuff:
Oil $85
Filter $12
Tranny $40
Differential $26
Dot 4 $10
Total $173
Labor for all the above was $75. Used a quick lube pit for all the gear and motor oils. They charged me $30 for 1.5 hours or so. The brake flush I had done per the manual and was $45. I have the coolant to do.
Maybe someone out there can offer an answer to this observation I made after switching the tranny and differential this past spring. My car, since new, typically ran right at the third bar on the temp. gauge. Changing the motor oil to Amsoil didn't affect this noticeably. However, when I changed out the tranny and differential fluid this year, my temp. dropped to half way between the second and third bar. We had one of the hottest summers on record this year and the car ran cooler. What else besides the lubricants could cause the car too run cooler under basically the same driving conditions ?
Steve
--my manual also states Dextron III. The transmission case however, has a sticker for Castrol Syntorq gear lube.
Oil $85
Filter $12
Tranny $40
Differential $26
Dot 4 $10
Total $173
Labor for all the above was $75. Used a quick lube pit for all the gear and motor oils. They charged me $30 for 1.5 hours or so. The brake flush I had done per the manual and was $45. I have the coolant to do.
Maybe someone out there can offer an answer to this observation I made after switching the tranny and differential this past spring. My car, since new, typically ran right at the third bar on the temp. gauge. Changing the motor oil to Amsoil didn't affect this noticeably. However, when I changed out the tranny and differential fluid this year, my temp. dropped to half way between the second and third bar. We had one of the hottest summers on record this year and the car ran cooler. What else besides the lubricants could cause the car too run cooler under basically the same driving conditions ?
Steve
--my manual also states Dextron III. The transmission case however, has a sticker for Castrol Syntorq gear lube.
99 R/T 10
Enthusiast
Tom, the gas and oil guy would probably know this one. Tom?
Mike
Mike
