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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09
This is exactly why I've done 100% of my own maintenance from the day I got the car with 39k on the odometer; I don't trust dealerships to treat my car like I'd treat my car. So far I've done oil/filter changes, a new set of spark plugs, cabin filter ('09 didn't come with one), new battery, transmission fluid, differential fluid, and mounted/balanced a new set of 285/35/19 Potenza Pole Positions for the rear (a buddy has the equipment). I'll replace brake pads and fluid once I decide what I want... I've got about 58k on it now, 2 years this January.
The only thing I didn't do myself was the alignment (rears were at -2.2 camber for some reason  ). |
Exactly. When you ask a dealer to do fluid changes, brakes, etc, you're going to have their most inexperienced tech do those jobs. You keep your good techs for the more complicated stuff. The oil change monkey is the lowest rung on the ladder. DIY or GOOD local independent shop. Unless it's under warranty, F the dealer.
Buying tools is cheaper than paying labor.