Just a question on thoughts about situations that seem to keep happening to me.
Just like a lot of you, I'm pretty meticulous about the maintenance of my cars. I have a spreadsheet for each and log as much info as I can.
While a vehicle was in for a little suspension work (which is above my ability), the technician noted items like the following: power steering fluid dirty - needs changed, air filter dirty - needs changed, and cabin filter dirty - needs changed. I d/f the PS every OC and the last time that was done was about 2k ago. I only have 15k on both the filters in question. I would have questioned the tech and the report had the shop tried to sell me those services, but they didn't even ask. Do you think the tech even looked? Or do they use different indicators than I do? I did check the PS fluid after and I would rate it as "clean".
I had a dealership tell me my oil needed changed 200 miles after I put in a synthetic and a PureOne. But they did that to try and sell me service. I've never been back.
I also question why my filters are looked at when I'm in there for some suspension work. Seems like a waste of their time. They did not bill me for that "checkup", but I have no idea if they do that to others. Always a reputable shop to me, so I'm not mad, I just don't understand.
Thanks to all.
Just like a lot of you, I'm pretty meticulous about the maintenance of my cars. I have a spreadsheet for each and log as much info as I can.
While a vehicle was in for a little suspension work (which is above my ability), the technician noted items like the following: power steering fluid dirty - needs changed, air filter dirty - needs changed, and cabin filter dirty - needs changed. I d/f the PS every OC and the last time that was done was about 2k ago. I only have 15k on both the filters in question. I would have questioned the tech and the report had the shop tried to sell me those services, but they didn't even ask. Do you think the tech even looked? Or do they use different indicators than I do? I did check the PS fluid after and I would rate it as "clean".
I had a dealership tell me my oil needed changed 200 miles after I put in a synthetic and a PureOne. But they did that to try and sell me service. I've never been back.
I also question why my filters are looked at when I'm in there for some suspension work. Seems like a waste of their time. They did not bill me for that "checkup", but I have no idea if they do that to others. Always a reputable shop to me, so I'm not mad, I just don't understand.
Thanks to all.