Coolant flush $250?
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Coolant flush $250?
I have my 96 f250 with 460 about 148,500 miles. It is in a shop for some minor work. I had noticed the coolant in the expansion tank looked brown and asked them to check. They recommended the system to be flushed with their pressure system and the cost would be about $250. I have no overheating issues.
I am wondering if this is a reasonable price. I don't want to debate whether doing it myself would be cheaper as I would rather have someone else do it. That just seemed like a lot of money. I live in a rural area and it's a pain driving around or trying to take it to a shop further away. This is a reputable local shop, has done other work for us and I don't think they are trying to rip anyone off.
Thanks.
I am wondering if this is a reasonable price. I don't want to debate whether doing it myself would be cheaper as I would rather have someone else do it. That just seemed like a lot of money. I live in a rural area and it's a pain driving around or trying to take it to a shop further away. This is a reputable local shop, has done other work for us and I don't think they are trying to rip anyone off.
Thanks.
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Sounds like 2 hours of shop time plus coolant. A little steep but not totally unreasonable, each business is different and has different costs associated with their work. Location matters too. 250 is not a "let's rob this guy" price, although you could surely find it cheaper. If you trust them and have, or are looking to develop, a good relationship with them, then have at it.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Just what I wanted to hear. He was telling me about the fancy machine they have. I am sure some of the cost is overhead for the machine.
I am in NW Washington state near the Canadian border. Certainly other shops around. But my time is worth more that trying to save $10 or $25 dollars. If it was $100 savings, that might make a difference. All my other cars are new and haven't had to deal with this kind of stuff since my 260z's back in the late 70's and 80's.
Thanks again.
I am in NW Washington state near the Canadian border. Certainly other shops around. But my time is worth more that trying to save $10 or $25 dollars. If it was $100 savings, that might make a difference. All my other cars are new and haven't had to deal with this kind of stuff since my 260z's back in the late 70's and 80's.
Thanks again.
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My San Diego, CA Ford dealer charges $150 an hour, and I was told the rate will go up soon.
That being said, your quoted price at first seems high, but after thinking about it, it seems reasonable.
I usually flush my own vehicles, but then I have been wrenching on cars for 42 years.
That being said, your quoted price at first seems high, but after thinking about it, it seems reasonable.
I usually flush my own vehicles, but then I have been wrenching on cars for 42 years.
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Sounds like 2 hours of shop time plus coolant. A little steep but not totally unreasonable, each business is different and has different costs associated with their work. Location matters too. 250 is not a "let's rob this guy" price, although you could surely find it cheaper. If you trust them and have, or are looking to develop, a good relationship with them, then have at it.
Could not of said it any better.
Also, a cheaper job may not be a better job
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