1xsculler

What all does the dealer do when they perform a routien transmission service?

alx

They will replace about half of the oil, replace filter and put new tranny pan bolts.

If you ask them specifically they can also drain the tq converter and thus replace about 4/5 of the oil. This will cost you extra of course

DennisG01

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OK, so I'm having a little fun with you, albeit it at your expense. But in all seriousness, your question really is better off answered by your local dealer. It's a very general question and you will find out SPECIFICALLY what is done, for your money, by calling them directly.

DennisG01

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gl450x164

regular service is around 400 gove or take a few for dropping pan refilling with 5ish quarts new bolts about 500 to 550 ish will get you the tc drained etc....i know this bc i just had this convo with them last week but had my indie do for 300 which included the tc...my indie is a formor master mechanic for mb

007_e350

I just got this done, it was $595 but out the door $650 .. they invoiced 16 quarts of atf at $25 a piece, filter, torque converter drain and fill, new bolts gasket etc ... however when I called to ask why 16 qrts when the fluid capacity is 9 or 9.5, they didn't have a straight answer

gl450x164

that's exactly the thing that came to my mind

StradaRedlands

Dealer shenanigans...

alx

Some dealers will flush through the transmission cooler of presented. The procedure is akin to dialysis and if done right might take 12-15 quarts.

However if the invoice includes new pan bolts it was done the old fashion way and they should have charged you for max of 10 quarts fluid. I would raise the issue.