Sounds in line for a full flush and pan drop.
Cost to change ATF
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can't you ask them exactly what they are going to do? that does not guarantee that you will get the answer or that they will actually do the job accordingly but no harm in asking!
As others have said, if they do pan drop, filter change and full flush (highly unlikely) then the cost is reasonable. If they drain-and-fill (more likely) then they are overcharging you a lot.
As others have said, if they do pan drop, filter change and full flush (highly unlikely) then the cost is reasonable. If they drain-and-fill (more likely) then they are overcharging you a lot.
Unfortunately in my experience a shop's ATF service is priced like they are performing brain surgery. It is too bad you can't just drain and fill.
Originally Posted By: outoforder
Just called local dealership and was quoted $250 for a flush/filter change on a 2009 Jeep Liberty. Is this price low, average, high?
*barf*
way too high. I was quoted $85 last time I called. And that's for total flush/filter.
Just called local dealership and was quoted $250 for a flush/filter change on a 2009 Jeep Liberty. Is this price low, average, high?
*barf*
way too high. I was quoted $85 last time I called. And that's for total flush/filter.
I put about 3K a month on my car, so I change my ATF often. In fact, I change it every other oil change, or every 12K miles. It may be a bit overkill, but it's a simple process to drain and refill. I only change the filter about once a year. No need to do flushes, just drain and refill once in a while. 4 qts of oil and 4 qts of ATF drained, 4 qts of each back in. Simple to do and good insurance...
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Originally Posted By: 440Magnum
Originally Posted By: Miller88
You're going to want to get the fluid flushed in this transmission if it is the 4 speed - it's a VERY weak Chrysler transmission with poor reliability.
I thought the first generation liberty had drain plugs.
Its a 2009. I don't think it has a 42LE, its probably got a NAG-1. Which should last forever behind a v6 since its built to handle the 392.
It's a Liberty it has the 4 speed AT.
Thanks. Had a brain fade there. And I mean to say 42RE, not 42LE, so it was kinda a double fade.
The 42RE is probably the worst-reputation automatic they were still using in 2009, but its not going to be a trouble pit if cared for. The 4xxE series, whether transverse, longitudinal, or rear drive, all have a reputation for being "dusty" (shed a lot of fine clutch material as they wear, especially during the first 50k miles), so filter changes are more important on them than other Chrysler transmissions.
As far as "sealed" transmissions... there's really no such thing. For decades, the standard procedure on *most* automagics has been to crack the pan to drain the fluid. I hate it, so I generally put a drain plug in the pan once the warranty is up. You still have to pop the pan off to change the filter, but at least you don't have to take an ATF shower if there's a drain plug. And I really miss the good old pre-lockup torque converters that have *their* own drain plug. On my '66 and '69, you can drain every last ounce of ATF except that which is in the cooler and cooler lines. Open access plate, rotate crankshaft until the convertor drain plug comes into view, open plug- voila. It also helps reduce the volume of the shower you get from cracking the pan if you drain the convertor first....
Originally Posted By: 440Magnum
Originally Posted By: Miller88
You're going to want to get the fluid flushed in this transmission if it is the 4 speed - it's a VERY weak Chrysler transmission with poor reliability.
I thought the first generation liberty had drain plugs.
Its a 2009. I don't think it has a 42LE, its probably got a NAG-1. Which should last forever behind a v6 since its built to handle the 392.
It's a Liberty it has the 4 speed AT.
Thanks. Had a brain fade there. And I mean to say 42RE, not 42LE, so it was kinda a double fade.
The 42RE is probably the worst-reputation automatic they were still using in 2009, but its not going to be a trouble pit if cared for. The 4xxE series, whether transverse, longitudinal, or rear drive, all have a reputation for being "dusty" (shed a lot of fine clutch material as they wear, especially during the first 50k miles), so filter changes are more important on them than other Chrysler transmissions.
As far as "sealed" transmissions... there's really no such thing. For decades, the standard procedure on *most* automagics has been to crack the pan to drain the fluid. I hate it, so I generally put a drain plug in the pan once the warranty is up. You still have to pop the pan off to change the filter, but at least you don't have to take an ATF shower if there's a drain plug. And I really miss the good old pre-lockup torque converters that have *their* own drain plug. On my '66 and '69, you can drain every last ounce of ATF except that which is in the cooler and cooler lines. Open access plate, rotate crankshaft until the convertor drain plug comes into view, open plug- voila. It also helps reduce the volume of the shower you get from cracking the pan if you drain the convertor first....
^^^hahaha, those days are gone for sure!
Maxlife costs $22.99 for a gallon jug around here.
I drain and filled three gallons, perhaps four, so..
~$90. Using drain/fill method
Then I bought three quarts of Redline D4, at $10.95 a piece. So, about $120 thus far..
It is less expensive than $2000 or so, and lost time, for a new or having it rebuilt (better?) trans.
I drain and filled three gallons, perhaps four, so..
~$90. Using drain/fill method
Then I bought three quarts of Redline D4, at $10.95 a piece. So, about $120 thus far..
It is less expensive than $2000 or so, and lost time, for a new or having it rebuilt (better?) trans.
Originally Posted By: VicVinegar
Unfortunately in my experience a shop's ATF service is priced like they are performing brain surgery. It is too bad you can't just drain and fill.
Like this?
Unfortunately in my experience a shop's ATF service is priced like they are performing brain surgery. It is too bad you can't just drain and fill.
Like this?
Originally Posted By: zerosoma
Originally Posted By: outoforder
Just called local dealership and was quoted $250 for a flush/filter change on a 2009 Jeep Liberty. Is this price low, average, high?
*barf*
way too high. I was quoted $85 last time I called. And that's for total flush/filter.
That sounds way low for a total fluid change. That's about right for a pan drop/refill, but for a total fluid change that would be a steal. With a filter change too, that's a crazy good deal unless that's labor only and they left out the cost of parts/fluid.
I've paid anywhere from $150ish to $220 or so for a flush. $250 sounds a little high, but not totally out of line since they are changing the filter too.
Originally Posted By: outoforder
Just called local dealership and was quoted $250 for a flush/filter change on a 2009 Jeep Liberty. Is this price low, average, high?
*barf*
way too high. I was quoted $85 last time I called. And that's for total flush/filter.
That sounds way low for a total fluid change. That's about right for a pan drop/refill, but for a total fluid change that would be a steal. With a filter change too, that's a crazy good deal unless that's labor only and they left out the cost of parts/fluid.
I've paid anywhere from $150ish to $220 or so for a flush. $250 sounds a little high, but not totally out of line since they are changing the filter too.
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