Oil change prices are ridiculous
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Ok, I have absolutely no knowledge in auto mechanics. But I went to day to purchase new transmission fluid to replace. Now I have no idea how to change it. Correction, I just lied. I have an idea because the guy in Autozone showed me (in a book). There was oneplug to drain the transmission fluid. Then he said plug that back up when empty then there was another plug that I fill it up at. Now, I do not want to make a mess of my car so, I decide to take it to Midas right next to Autozone for them to change the fluids. They said $126. I was amased. Then I said that I have my own fluids and all I need for you to do is just replace the old with the new. He said, "oh, that would be $96. Because itis an Audi."Huh?
To me, all it seems one needs is to elevate the car to get to plug, drain it and then replace with new fluid. $96????????????? I paid $21 for the oil.
Anyways, went to other shop and they charge $80 per hour labor since I told them I have my own fluid. This is starting to bug me out by now.
Then light bulb. I stop at my freinds job as he works in Toyota dealer shop. I drove over there and they said he called out for work. So, I stop by his house and ask him if he could change it. He said yeah, "he will do it for $5". That is basically a bag of...............................green tea.
So, I am also going to inquire on how to change oil also and filter. But $96 for just the changing of transmission fluid when I already have the fluid is just outrageous. I was thinking like $40 tops. I was wwwaaayyyy off.
To me, all it seems one needs is to elevate the car to get to plug, drain it and then replace with new fluid. $96????????????? I paid $21 for the oil.
Anyways, went to other shop and they charge $80 per hour labor since I told them I have my own fluid. This is starting to bug me out by now.
Then light bulb. I stop at my freinds job as he works in Toyota dealer shop. I drove over there and they said he called out for work. So, I stop by his house and ask him if he could change it. He said yeah, "he will do it for $5". That is basically a bag of...............................green tea.
So, I am also going to inquire on how to change oil also and filter. But $96 for just the changing of transmission fluid when I already have the fluid is just outrageous. I was thinking like $40 tops. I was wwwaaayyyy off.
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RE: Oil change prices are ridiculous
ORIGINAL: seerlah
Ok, I have absolutely no knowledge in auto mechanics. But I went to day to purchase new transmission fluid to replace. Now I have no idea how to change it. Correction, I just lied. I have an idea because the guy in Autozone showed me (in a book). There was oneplug to drain the transmission fluid. Then he said plug that back up when empty then there was another plug that I fill it up at. Now, I do not want to make a mess of my car so, I decide to take it to Midas right next to Autozone for them to change the fluids. They said $126. I was amased. Then I said that I have my own fluids and all I need for you to do is just replace the old with the new. He said, "oh, that would be $96. Because itis an Audi."Huh?
To me, all it seems one needs is to elevate the car to get to plug, drain it and then replace with new fluid. $96????????????? I paid $21 for the oil.
Anyways, went to other shop and they charge $80 per hour labor since I told them I have my own fluid. This is starting to bug me out by now.
Then light bulb. I stop at my freinds job as he works in Toyota dealer shop. I drove over there and they said he called out for work. So, I stop by his house and ask him if he could change it. He said yeah, "he will do it for $5". That is basically a bag of...............................green tea.
So, I am also going to inquire on how to change oil also and filter. But $96 for just the changing of transmission fluid when I already have the fluid is just outrageous. I was thinking like $40 tops. I was wwwaaayyyy off.
Ok, I have absolutely no knowledge in auto mechanics. But I went to day to purchase new transmission fluid to replace. Now I have no idea how to change it. Correction, I just lied. I have an idea because the guy in Autozone showed me (in a book). There was oneplug to drain the transmission fluid. Then he said plug that back up when empty then there was another plug that I fill it up at. Now, I do not want to make a mess of my car so, I decide to take it to Midas right next to Autozone for them to change the fluids. They said $126. I was amased. Then I said that I have my own fluids and all I need for you to do is just replace the old with the new. He said, "oh, that would be $96. Because itis an Audi."Huh?
To me, all it seems one needs is to elevate the car to get to plug, drain it and then replace with new fluid. $96????????????? I paid $21 for the oil.
Anyways, went to other shop and they charge $80 per hour labor since I told them I have my own fluid. This is starting to bug me out by now.
Then light bulb. I stop at my freinds job as he works in Toyota dealer shop. I drove over there and they said he called out for work. So, I stop by his house and ask him if he could change it. He said yeah, "he will do it for $5". That is basically a bag of...............................green tea.
So, I am also going to inquire on how to change oil also and filter. But $96 for just the changing of transmission fluid when I already have the fluid is just outrageous. I was thinking like $40 tops. I was wwwaaayyyy off.
thats why you learn how to do stuff to your car doing yourself. I never changed the transmission fluid but shouldnt be hard, do a search and do it yourself.
another thing, is that really your friend? to change a light bulb $5?? wow
i dont charge anything to my friends when they need help with their cars.
can you post the info on ur car?
heres a diy for a 98 a4 5spd https://www.audiforums.com/m_156758/tm.htm
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another thing, is that really your friend? to change a light bulb $5??
I'm make believe
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Yea welcome to audi world...people think just because we own an audi we have $$$
Yea welcome to audi world...people think just because we own an audi we have $$$
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ORIGINAL: seerlah
I hope that was sarcasm bro. Light bulb=idea.Dude has been my best freind since 6th grade. I am 25 now. But the title disapears and we are more like brothers.
another thing, is that really your friend? to change a light bulb $5??
Im sure hes ur friend...just my opion he shouldnt charge u. sorry if i offended u.
ORIGINAL: FasterA4ThanUrs
wow... the lightbulb comment really makes me wonder about some people
wow... the lightbulb comment really makes me wonder about some people
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can you post the info on ur car?
heres a diy for a 98 a4 5spd https://www.audiforums.com/m_156758/tm.htm
heres a diy for a 98 a4 5spd https://www.audiforums.com/m_156758/tm.htm
just my opion he shouldnt charge u. sorry if i offended u.
