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Flush brake fluid cost: Typical costs for fluid service

Learn the typical cost for a brake fluid flush in 2024 A brake fluid flush is a fairly simple procedure that takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete. If you search online, you’ll see brake fluid flush costs ranging from as low as $80 to $130. Those are outdated prices and you’ll most likely never get a brake flush flush for those prices. Depending on where you get the job done, expect to pay $150 to $225. How a brake fluid flush is done The technician attaches a power brake … Read More

Fluid Flushes On Chrysler Products: What You Need To Know

Chrysler says no to routine fluid flushes These days you can’t go in for any service without getting hit up for a “recommended” fluid flush like; transmission  engine, brake, coolant, or power steering. I’ve always recommended referring to your owner’s maintenance guide and following that instead of the recommendations that come from the shop. Because, if it was up to them, every customer would need those services every time they walked in the door. Chrysler has taken a hard stand on these unnecessary services in a service bulletin. Chrysler service … Read More

Most common auto service rip offs

What are the most common auto service rip offs Every car maker publishes a maintenance schedule and shops LOVE to push maintenance schedule service because they make oodles of money. Many of the items on the check list are for inspections: Inspect the brakes, inspect the belts, inspect the fasteners, etc. You should have all of these maintenance items done. However, 90% of these inspections and services can be performed by a low level technician. You do not need to pay $150/hr for a dealer ASE Certified Master Technician to … Read More


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