Is it 4 or 5 quarts of new oil after oil change?
#11
Re: Is it 4 or 5 quarts of new oil after oil change?
As far as the brakes go, unless you are like ukrkoz and think the Camry is a good substitute for a Maserati Ghibli, your brakes will last a LONG time. Had mine off this past weekend and the fronts looked like new with no visible wear and the rear were at 50%. With 160,000 on the car, the front brakes will outlast the car and the rears will make it to 300,000 miles before needing to be replaced. Take ANY verbiage from a dealer as being suspect.
As an aside, ANY competent tech can change the rotors and pads on the Camry when they do need to be replaced for not a lot of money....
As an aside, ANY competent tech can change the rotors and pads on the Camry when they do need to be replaced for not a lot of money....
#12
Re: Is it 4 or 5 quarts of new oil after oil change?
I just went to the dealer for 2 things, received a RECALL for power lock master switch and for oil change. I was told would take few hrs and would call me. I leave and 2 hrs later, i get a call from them telling me they found some problem with brake pads and some other things blah blah costing $1600. Told them NO. My car is only 36K miles.
Tired of these scammers
Tired of these scammers
#13
Re: Is it 4 or 5 quarts of new oil after oil change?
I went to pick up my car after the oil change and the guy says I told you what you need right? I replied yes but you need to stop saying this cos I ain't stupid. He shuts up but
He gives me a booklet of what is so terribly wrong with my car.
The Scam report of repairs needed are
Brake Job - Front & Rear ( Replace Pads & Motors for $465 each. that almost $1k.
Fuel injection cleaning (EFI service for $155
PCV Valve replacement for $76
Cabin air filter replacement for $57
AC system cleaning for $57
Total with tax and service charge
$1400.
Now when my car was 30k and 25k miles, they suggested I do the same repairs and service for similar amount, I refused. this time at 36k miles, they are saying the same thing.
BTW they lie about these costly unneccesery repair jobs to anyone who comes for oil change.
Many fall for this and agree to it.
I hope someone sues these scammers!
He gives me a booklet of what is so terribly wrong with my car.
The Scam report of repairs needed are
Brake Job - Front & Rear ( Replace Pads & Motors for $465 each. that almost $1k.
Fuel injection cleaning (EFI service for $155
PCV Valve replacement for $76
Cabin air filter replacement for $57
AC system cleaning for $57
Total with tax and service charge
$1400.
Now when my car was 30k and 25k miles, they suggested I do the same repairs and service for similar amount, I refused. this time at 36k miles, they are saying the same thing.
BTW they lie about these costly unneccesery repair jobs to anyone who comes for oil change.
Many fall for this and agree to it.
I hope someone sues these scammers!
Last edited by jimmy1; 12-22-2015 at 01:04 PM.
#14
Re: Is it 4 or 5 quarts of new oil after oil change?
I went to pick up my car after the oil change and the guy says I told you what you need right? I replied yes but you need to stop saying this cos I ain't stupid. He shuts up but
He gives me a booklet of what is so terribly wrong with my car.
The Scam report of repairs needed are
Brake Job - Front & Rear ( Replace Pads & Motors for $465 each. that almost $1k.
Fuel injection cleaning (EFI service for $155
PCV Valve replacement for $76
Cabin air filter replacement for $57
AC system cleaning for $57
Total with tax and service charge
$1400.
Now when my car was 30k and 25k miles, they suggested I do the same repairs and service for similar amount, I refused. this time at 36k miles, they are saying the same thing.
BTW they lie about these costly unneccesery repair jobs to anyone who comes for oil change.
Many fall for this and agree to it.
I hope someone sues these scammers!
He gives me a booklet of what is so terribly wrong with my car.
The Scam report of repairs needed are
Brake Job - Front & Rear ( Replace Pads & Motors for $465 each. that almost $1k.
Fuel injection cleaning (EFI service for $155
PCV Valve replacement for $76
Cabin air filter replacement for $57
AC system cleaning for $57
Total with tax and service charge
$1400.
Now when my car was 30k and 25k miles, they suggested I do the same repairs and service for similar amount, I refused. this time at 36k miles, they are saying the same thing.
BTW they lie about these costly unneccesery repair jobs to anyone who comes for oil change.
Many fall for this and agree to it.
I hope someone sues these scammers!
#15
Re: Is it 4 or 5 quarts of new oil after oil change?
But I had a Recall appointment for "power lock window master switch" and it was time for oil change and I had oil change coupon for $20. Next time, i will go to local indpenedent shops for oil change.
Now what do you think about their recommendations for : Brake Job - Front & Rear ( Replace Pads & Motors for $465 each. that almost $1k.
Fuel injection cleaning (EFI service for $155
PCV Valve replacement for $76
Cabin air filter replacement for $57
AC system cleaning for $57
Total with tax and service charge
$1400 when I have never felt anything wrong with my car and not specially any problem with brakes? My TCH now is only 36K miles. They told me I need to do the same list when my car was 30k miles several months ago.
Are these really needed?
Last edited by jimmy1; 12-23-2015 at 02:44 PM.
#16
Re: Is it 4 or 5 quarts of new oil after oil change?
Now what do you think about their recommendations for : Brake Job - Front & Rear ( Replace Pads & Motors for $465 each. that almost $1k.
Fuel injection cleaning (EFI service for $155
PCV Valve replacement for $76
Cabin air filter replacement for $57
AC system cleaning for $57
Fuel injection cleaning (EFI service for $155
PCV Valve replacement for $76
Cabin air filter replacement for $57
AC system cleaning for $57
The cabin air filter for $57 is not too far off. The filter is behind the glove box and is easy to change, once you see how to unlatch the arms that stop the glove box from opening more. The filter itself is about $20-30 (last time I checked).
I don't remember what the service interval is for the PCV valve or fuel injection, but just look it up in your manual. If your engine is running well, starting and stopping smoothly while "hybrid" driving, then I would not consider either service more frequently than the service manual calls out.
If your AC vents don't stink, then don't clean them. If you do get mildew or dead animals in them, then you will know it needs cleaning. You should be opening the hood occasionally and making sure none of the radiators are blocked with leaves or serious dirt build up. One of those is the AC radiator, and that is all that should ever need cleaning other than the vents. A garden hose is often enough to clean it.
#17
Re: Is it 4 or 5 quarts of new oil after oil change?
I think you are right. I shouldn't be going there.
But I had a Recall appointment for "power lock window master switch" and it was time for oil change and I had oil change coupon for $20. Next time, i will go to local indpenedent shops for oil change.
Now what do you think about their recommendations for : Brake Job - Front & Rear ( Replace Pads & Motors for $465 each. that almost $1k. Just the parts using Wagner ceramic pads and Bosch rotors would run about $185 for a pair. Add about $100 for labor (MAX) and the rears will be about $285 for both combined. If the fronts are worn out, quit racing your Camry and buy a Porsche
Fuel injection cleaning (EFI service for $155 Buy a good grade of gas and you will NEVER need to clean your injectors. Chevron, BP, Texaco, etc will have more than enough detergents in the fuel to keep everything clean.
PCV Valve replacement for $76 An adjustable wrench and 5 minutes of your time will install a $6 PCV valve.
Cabin air filter replacement for $57 Again, $20 for a filter and 5 minutes of your time will replace the cabin filter
AC system cleaning for $57 Unless your condensate drain is stopped up and causing mildew to form (It will stink), don't bother.
Total with tax and service charge
$1400 when I have never felt anything wrong with my car and not specially any problem with brakes? My TCH now is only 36K miles. They told me I need to do the same list when my car was 30k miles several months ago.
Are these really needed?
But I had a Recall appointment for "power lock window master switch" and it was time for oil change and I had oil change coupon for $20. Next time, i will go to local indpenedent shops for oil change.
Now what do you think about their recommendations for : Brake Job - Front & Rear ( Replace Pads & Motors for $465 each. that almost $1k. Just the parts using Wagner ceramic pads and Bosch rotors would run about $185 for a pair. Add about $100 for labor (MAX) and the rears will be about $285 for both combined. If the fronts are worn out, quit racing your Camry and buy a Porsche
Fuel injection cleaning (EFI service for $155 Buy a good grade of gas and you will NEVER need to clean your injectors. Chevron, BP, Texaco, etc will have more than enough detergents in the fuel to keep everything clean.
PCV Valve replacement for $76 An adjustable wrench and 5 minutes of your time will install a $6 PCV valve.
Cabin air filter replacement for $57 Again, $20 for a filter and 5 minutes of your time will replace the cabin filter
AC system cleaning for $57 Unless your condensate drain is stopped up and causing mildew to form (It will stink), don't bother.
Total with tax and service charge
$1400 when I have never felt anything wrong with my car and not specially any problem with brakes? My TCH now is only 36K miles. They told me I need to do the same list when my car was 30k miles several months ago.
Are these really needed?
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