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slowmoe · #8 02-03-2004, 02:22 PM

I agree that these are the money makers for the dealers. If you can turn a wrench and put a car on some ramps or jacks safely you can save a lot of money.

Every 30K on my cars I do:

- oil and filter - $30 (M1)
- trans fluid and filter - $50 (M1)
- replace fuel fiters (if so equipped) ($20)
- replace air filter ($20)
- radiator flush and fill ($12)
- rear axle drain and fill ($12)
- power steering suction and fill ( - )
- brake suction and fill ($10)
- Inspect belts and hoses ( - )
- inspect brakes and calipers ( - )
- replace spark plugs (if so equipped) ($30)

I do not know what is needed on your car, but I doubt that it is more than the above.

For a $150 to $200. You can have an afternoon of fun in a garage becomming more familiar with a car you love.

If you are new to wrenching, you may consider doing one or two at a time - lots of support here!!! As soon as you do it once you will realize how straight-forward and fun it is.