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Car Forum / Hyundai Cars / September 2006

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Changing ATF on 2001 Sonata

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taters2 - 04 Sep 2006 15:04 GMT
It seems I have a ATF filter top side easy to reach and a drain plug at the
bottom of trans case , It requires what they call sp3 fluid. So why does
Goodyear want 89.95 labor and 8.00 shop towel fee for no more then
changing your motor oil? Whats the deal. Taters
Don Allen - 05 Sep 2006 04:27 GMT
> It seems I have a ATF filter top side easy to reach and a drain plug at the
> bottom of trans case , It requires what they call sp3 fluid. So why does
> Goodyear want 89.95 labor and 8.00 shop towel fee for no more then
> changing your motor oil? Whats the deal. Taters

I believe it may be due to the amount of SPIII ATF required, and its
cost.  It may require 8 or so quarts, and this ATF is not an
inexpensive as motor oil.  I would be very careful to make sure,
however, that they do indeed use the correct ATF.  If they don't, it
can cause tranmission failure.
hyundaitech - 06 Sep 2006 00:42 GMT
For $89.95 labor, I'd suspect you're getting a transmissin flush instead of
a drain and fill.  If not, you should take your business elsewhere.  (Check
around before you do.  For all I know, $180 is the going rate for an hour's
labor in your area.)  

As for the $8 in shop supplies, it's unfortunately a standard in the
business.  Rather than increasing labor rates or parts prices, shops began
including shop supplies.  It is what it is, and it won't change without
legal intervention.  Just be sure to compare apples to apples-- know what
the shop supplies charge is up front prior to the work.  Any reputable
place should be willing to give you this information.

If your fluid smells and looks good, you shouldn't need any more than a
drain and refill and replacement of the filter.
sqdancerLynn - 07 Sep 2006 04:51 GMT
DO NOT LET GOODYEAR flush & install some generic crap trans fluid Either
change it your self or have the dealer do it with the proper fluid Todays
trans need specal fluid not a dextron fits all with additive. IN lew of
flushing -- drain the fluid & refill, run it for a week, drain & refill
again & drive it for another week & drain it one last time.  Just as good
as having it flushed
taters2 - 09 Sep 2006 02:15 GMT
I have had both rear wheel bearings replaced at 70000 plus miles The $8.00
shop towel was on my ticket and  I  asked why? The counter man said for
the mech to clean his hands after packing the bearing with Grease?!!! The
mech is my nephew and I all ways watch him, I had to explain that this is
a bearing assembly and pre packed! But, Makes no differance. For $100.00
to replace one bearing he took out 4 bolts and replaced 4 bolts after
removing the wheel! How can they afford to work so cheap!
 
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