I recently took my F550 7.3l into a local Ford dealer for an oil and filter change for which I had a coupon for $69.95, which thought wasn't too bad. As a new business add on, they do a 'free' vehicle check. They said I needed two new wiper blades for $24.00 plus labor and they also said I need a transmission flush and refill at a cost of $169.00! The truck has 58k miles and has had fluid changes but I am sure that a flush is really not necessary. Anyone have any thoughts on the subject. I am stuck with fluid changes, I can't do them in the park I am in. Only allowed to jump start or change a flat tire.
Rob and Jet
2000 Ford F550 with custom bed
1998 Jayco Designer 3710 fifthwheel
Fred and Barney de Katz
Do much towing? Got any trailer weight? Check your owners manual, will probably suggest that a transmission flush be done at the 50K mark. And your truck is in the 7-8 year old category?
I'd get a flush, BUT NOT at the shop you noted here. Should be right about $100.
Lee
2004.5 Dodge 3500 DRW QC, 4x4 LB, CTD 600 ,auto,4.10 , Prodigy, 05 Cedar Creek 36 RLTS w/ lots of bells & whistles .Honda 3000 genset. Mrs Greentow & Missy, Shih Tzu with an attitude. USA(R). 30+ years in the Fire/EMS service. CCRVC #29, GS Life member
I have an '03 Chevy Tahoe and have had my transmission fluid changed twice already. I only have 57,000 miles on it.
The cost of service is much cheaper than the cost of repair. However, I keep a record of when service is done and if I stop at a Chevy dealer far from home, I can say that whatever they recommend has already been done and show them the record or will be done again when I get home.
In todays computer era, using a dealership can be helpfull as your service/recall items will be available to all the dealers.
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