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08-27-2010, 12:20 PM
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The New Guy
Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM M6 Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Cali
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dealer tried selling some crazy stuff!
so the car is at the dealer for an oil change and to see if i can get the new brake pads in... They called me just now to ask if i wanted a throttle body cleaning (to "clean fuel and grime off of the throttle body plate") for a wopping $67! Then they asked if i wanted a fuel injector flush (the car has 18K on it and i only use 91 octane because that's the best we can get in good old cali) for the small price of $146!
are they F-ing crazy! there shouldn't be any grime on the throttle body and definitely no fuel! and the injectors shouldn't need cleaning after 18K miles... do people say yes to that! its been a good dealer so far but this kinda makes me think... any opinions?
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08-27-2010, 12:25 PM
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Ridiculous... I wouldn't let them do either unless you are having some sort of performance issue.
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08-27-2010, 12:31 PM
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Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009
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Did they also offer to refill your blinker fluid and windshield bearings?
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08-27-2010, 12:32 PM
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Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008
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The throttle body may have some oil on it from the PVC blow by. But you could clean it yourself. Dealers love to rip folks off. The service shop is where the dealler makes his money anyway. Just like selling computers, I don't make squat selling one but make alot fixing them.
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08-27-2010, 12:40 PM
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Drives: RSSS Join Date: Dec 2009
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P.T. Barnum wasn't kidding.
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08-27-2010, 12:44 PM
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Voodoo Medicine Man
Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: IL
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I had the dealer clean the injecters once on my blazer...I was replacing the cat converter a week later....those machines they use to do on vehicle cleanings can mess stuff up...so be careful
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08-27-2010, 12:46 PM
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Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Service extras is where the dealer makes a lot of its profit. Just say No!!!!!!! to dealer extras. It is like the airlines newly added fees for everything.
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08-27-2010, 12:46 PM
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how could refuse that awesome deal, lol
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08-27-2010, 12:47 PM
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08-27-2010, 12:52 PM
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Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009
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Tell them to read this bulletin, it basically says - quit being crooks and stick to only the maintence that is actually required. Your dealer falls under the category of - still a crook.
#04-06-01-029E: Unnecessary Flushing Services, Additive Recommendations and Proper Utilization of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedule to Enhance Customer Service Experience |
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08-27-2010, 01:00 PM
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wow..just took Blue Thunder to my dealer for an oil change, received professional, courteous and fast service. Even had some nice comments about Blue Thunder..They've NEVER tried to sell me something...
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08-27-2010, 01:06 PM
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Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009
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You can't blame the dealerships for trying to make some $$. Yes you can do all of those things yourself for CONSIDERABLY cheaper but you're not paying yourself for labor. Out of all of those, the TB cleaning is something you might want to do. Go buy some carb cleaner and clean it yourself. You'd be suprised at just how much carbon build up and oil can get on your TB plate.
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08-27-2010, 01:08 PM
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Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009
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Sorry guys, but you can fault the dealer for trying to make a buck. After all these people have to work for a living and put food on the table.
Just say NO and let it go ...
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08-27-2010, 01:11 PM
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Go Blue!!!!!
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