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#1420 of 1422 Re: Maintenance surprises [backy] by srs_49 Aug 03, 2009 (3:46 am)
Replying to: backy (Aug 01, 2009 11:53 am) I too am surprised (and disappointed) about the tie rod ends. But, they couldn't have been that much money, were they?   When I replaced the front pads on our '07 DGC at 42,000 miles, the rotors looked good so I left them on. I agree with your dealer about not resurfacing the rotors. They are probably thin enough as they come from the factory. But, without having seen your rotors, I do not know if I would have replaced them or not.   $700 seems a little high to me for front pads, rotors and tie rod ends. Pads and rotors are around $125-150 from a parts place. Tie rod ends (just the outer, I assume) can't be more than $40/each, so we're at $230 for parts, say $250 to be generous. I could do all that work in a good afternoon, maybe a day at tops. That's why I stay away for shops whenever I can.   Maybe there was some other work done that you didn't mention. Replies to this message: backy (Aug 03, 2009 6:02 am)
#1421 of 1422 Re: Maintenance surprises [srs_49] by backy Aug 03, 2009 (6:02 am)
Replying to: srs_49 (Aug 03, 2009 3:46 am) The total was $744 for all of the services, including the oil/filters and inspections. Also I had a $100 coupon so the actual total was $844.   The brakes and tie rod ends were each around $350. That included a front end alignment, which seemed like a good idea given the tie rod ends were replaced.   Had I had more time, I would have gotten estimates from another shop (not a dealer). But I was leaving in a couple of days on a trip and my wife needed the van, so I needed to get the work done. Also the van has a lifetime powertrain warranty (not the Chrysler warranty, but one I got for free when I bought the van used) which requires I pre-authorize any service work if done anyplace but the selling dealer.
#1422 of 1422 Re: 2006 Chrysler Town & Country oil consumption [andridge] by old_school1 Sep 25, 2009 (8:55 am)
Replying to: andridge (Jul 06, 2009 6:56 am) I have a 2006 T&C as well. At 39,000 mi. (and 3,000 since last oil change), oil indicator light came on, but time to get oil changed anyway. They only drained 3 qts! Checked oil at 40,500 and looks about a qt low - at min line and was at max after oil change. Going to add a qt now, with next oil change at 42k. This van leaks absolutely no oil, so it is definitely due to consumption.   I had never had a problem with oil consumption prior to the 36,000 mi. service. Based on my experience, I would check oil every 1,000 miles once you hit 36,000 (same time the factory warranty expires coincidentally), and keep a qt or two in the garage if it's low between oil changes.

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