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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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LSD differential service

Recently hit 1,500 miles. Dealership (M-B of Scottsdale, formerly Phoenix Motor Company) wanted $350 for the LSD differential fluid change. I know the fluid isn't cheap but this seemed excessive.

Took it to a quality private shop near where I work (Autohaus of North Scottsdale, owned by a former dealership lead technician) and didn't even inquire about the cost. I was expecting it to be a bit lower, turns out it was much lower - $155 including tax.

I'm never going back to the dealership unless I need to for warranty work.
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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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do you know what they charge for service A and B? is there any down side to going there vs. a dealer?
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 07:31 AM
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i paid $250 for the rear diff service at my benzo dealer (owned by autonation). just fyi as a data point.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ajm0623
i paid $250 for the rear diff service at my benzo dealer (owned by autonation). just fyi as a data point.
Just dropped off my C63 507 for LSD service. (1800 miles)

Just read the quote... $250.00
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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mine was 102.00 back when I had it done......
34 for the fluid and 68 for labor, agreed, deal is a rip lol, I love the indy shop I use, hey're passionate and better priced, easier to deal with; even has a loaner


good luck
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Steinhart
do you know what they charge for service A and B? is there any down side to going there vs. a dealer?
Not sure but give them a call and ask. Guarantee that will be much less than the dealership - their labor rate is $95/hr and they don't charge more hours than the book time.

Only downside is that if you need a loaner car, you will have to pay for it. And if there is any warranty work to be done, they'll instruct you to get it done at the dealership.
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