Jason, which dealer was that. I see you're at RIT. I live in Hilton.
Doug Fedeli
Jason Mooberry wrote:
> The local dealer sent me a coupon for filter/oil change, chassis lube,
> steering/suspension inspection and tire rotation for 23 bucks or something.
> It was time for almost all of the above anyway, so I figured I'd take it in.
> I assume the idea is to get me in there, then hit me with a list of stuff
> that needs work, and try to milk a couple hundred + 23 bucks out of me.
> With that in mind I wasn't surprised to get a call from the service dept
> stating I needed a bunch of stuff that would total about 200 bucks:
> 1) battery service/terminal cleaning, etc...
> 2) new plugs and adjust the timing in the computer
> 3) throttle body cleaning, gasket, etc... due to carbon build up
> I told them to skip it all, and just give me my 23 dollar maintenance, which
> really pissed off the service manager. Anyway, I do need plugs but other
> than that I question everything they had to say. So....(sorry so long) my
> question is...is carbon buildup on the TB a problem that anyone has
> encountered? Is this BS or what? If not, what are the effects? And what
> about adjusting the timing in the computer? Is this for real as well?
> Well, I greatly appreciate any insight as always. Thanks...
> --
> Jason Mooberry
> [1994 3.9 SLT manual 4x4]
> http://www.cs.rit.edu/~jjm7995/projects/truck/truck.htm
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