dansdad

My 2003 crew lwb diesel goes to the shop only for maintenance. I took it today for the 15000, and the service mgr. wanted me to sign an ok for 400.00
I said FOR WHAT!? He told me the oil change was about 80.00, fuel filter is 125.00, changing the differential fluid was 135.00. You gotta be kidding. Does this sound normal or should I go elswhere and keep the records to protect the warranty. Sure its good for 100,000, but if I have to go to the dealer, that ridiculous. Please let my know your experiences. Thanks, Dave

welder27

That sounds like rape to me! You can change your own oil for about $30.

jaconst

fuel filter $125??? I can buy it for about $20 at napa 5 min job maybe 10 minutes
my oil change ( wonder lube, yes it is a quickie place but better)
$50 for oil change w/ rotella
$20 for each diff and transfer

blackjack

I think you are paying for the labor more than anything. It sure seems like it is too soon to change the diff. fluids. Also you can get rotella oil for about 6.0 bucks a gallon and it takes just under 3 gals then add the filter at 8 bucks for a fleet gaurd. so it;s 26.00 if you do the oil yourself. it is also not too expesive to do the diffs. with the fluid at about 4 bucks a qurt for the good stuff so only about 30 bucks for the fluids. You can change the diffs on the garage floor without even raising the truck. I don't know about 3rd gen fuel filters but 2nd gen about 10 bucks for the filter and a little screwing around to get the thing off and primed back up again. I think you either get used to paying the dealer prices or do like alot of us here and do your own. you can find out all the tips and tricks by surfing this site. Best of luck

INsIdious

I was having the same problem. Cost me 178.00 to have them change oil and fuel filter and check fluid levels in the transfer and differentials. ( which by the way, they did not do). I do my own now. I simply keep all the reciepts paperclipped on the appropriate service page of my maintenance log.

Dr. Evil

I DO NOT take mine to the dealer for regular service. $125 for a fuel filter??? and I was complaining about paying $50..... Basic maintenance is really easy, even servicing your diffs.

I keep a very detailed log of everything I do in terms of service (including part numbers, oil brands etc.), and also keep ALL receipts, in case there ever is a dispute.

Lary Ellis (Top)

If you like throwing away your money, then I suggest you pay the $400.00

DPG

If you like throwing your money away, I'm willing to receive!

BigBlue

Tell the service manage where to stick it, pay the money, and then never go back. I do my own maintenance. I don't keep records. Don't care either. If the engine happens to die, then it's up to Dodge to replace it. No if's and's or but's about it. If they want to challenge me, they can take it up with my lawyer.

dansdad

Thanks everyone , I got the bill from the dealer and it was 168.00. maybe the screaming I did helped. Anyway I'm gonna figure out nhow to do my on fuel filter changes and the like I'll just keep records, but my truck does'nt need to see the dealer again. Thanks again...Dave

goldenears

Most brand manufacturers nowadays try to intimidate you into using THEIR dealerships exclusively for regular maintanance...some even insist on it. You can go ANYWHERE ( as long as its a certified shop) to get regular maintanance done. You should always enter the particular information with reciepts into a log book or the back of your owner's manual.

Lary Ellis (Top)

Congratulations Dan!

Now you can spent that other 230 dolllars on a present for your truck Glad it worked out for you