Dealer Service good deal?
 

I took my 2004 Jeep Liberty V-6 to the dealer for an oil change at 12,300
miles. The service rep told me it was time to change the oil in the front
and rear differential and quoted me a price of $144.00. Good deal ? Any
comments?
Fred

Re: Dealer Service good deal?
 

If you have to ask, then it's a good deal.
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Fred wrote:
>
> I took my 2004 Jeep Liberty V-6 to the dealer for an oil change at 12,300
> miles. The service rep told me it was time to change the oil in the front
> and rear differential and quoted me a price of $144.00. Good deal ? Any
> comments?
> Fred

Re: Dealer Service good deal?
 

If you have to ask, then it's a good deal.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Fred wrote:
>
> I took my 2004 Jeep Liberty V-6 to the dealer for an oil change at 12,300
> miles. The service rep told me it was time to change the oil in the front
> and rear differential and quoted me a price of $144.00. Good deal ? Any
> comments?
> Fred

Re: Dealer Service good deal?
 

If you have to ask, then it's a good deal.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Fred wrote:
>
> I took my 2004 Jeep Liberty V-6 to the dealer for an oil change at 12,300
> miles. The service rep told me it was time to change the oil in the front
> and rear differential and quoted me a price of $144.00. Good deal ? Any
> comments?
> Fred

Re: Dealer Service good deal?
 

Terrible deal. RTFM and DIY or go to the local quick lube.

Re: Dealer Service good deal?
 

Terrible deal. RTFM and DIY or go to the local quick lube.

Re: Dealer Service good deal?
 

Terrible deal. RTFM and DIY or go to the local quick lube.

Re: Dealer Service good deal?
 

Fred did pass the time by typing:
> I took my 2004 Jeep Liberty V-6 to the dealer for an oil change at 12,300
> miles. The service rep told me it was time to change the oil in the front
> and rear differential and quoted me a price of $144.00. Good deal ? Any
> comments?

IMHO, pure ripoff

Unless you have limited slip there is very little reason to change diff
fluids. The main reason for changing fluid is if you have had the axles
under water (over the vent tubes if they are there) or do some serious
off-roading. Splish-splash daily driving is not "severe driving conditions."

I have about 124,000 miles and change the fluid every 60,000 miles.
Other than that it's just sticking a finger in there to check levels
every 10,000. It's fairly easy to pump out the lube from a warm
diff and squeeze in fresh lube.


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Re: Dealer Service good deal?
 

Fred did pass the time by typing:
> I took my 2004 Jeep Liberty V-6 to the dealer for an oil change at 12,300
> miles. The service rep told me it was time to change the oil in the front
> and rear differential and quoted me a price of $144.00. Good deal ? Any
> comments?

IMHO, pure ripoff

Unless you have limited slip there is very little reason to change diff
fluids. The main reason for changing fluid is if you have had the axles
under water (over the vent tubes if they are there) or do some serious
off-roading. Splish-splash daily driving is not "severe driving conditions."

I have about 124,000 miles and change the fluid every 60,000 miles.
Other than that it's just sticking a finger in there to check levels
every 10,000. It's fairly easy to pump out the lube from a warm
diff and squeeze in fresh lube.


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: Dealer Service good deal?
 

Fred did pass the time by typing:
> I took my 2004 Jeep Liberty V-6 to the dealer for an oil change at 12,300
> miles. The service rep told me it was time to change the oil in the front
> and rear differential and quoted me a price of $144.00. Good deal ? Any
> comments?

IMHO, pure ripoff

Unless you have limited slip there is very little reason to change diff
fluids. The main reason for changing fluid is if you have had the axles
under water (over the vent tubes if they are there) or do some serious
off-roading. Splish-splash daily driving is not "severe driving conditions."

I have about 124,000 miles and change the fluid every 60,000 miles.
Other than that it's just sticking a finger in there to check levels
every 10,000. It's fairly easy to pump out the lube from a warm
diff and squeeze in fresh lube.


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!