Re: 30,000 maintanance

[patrick turner <turnerp@matrix.newpaltz.edu>]

> 
> My '97 GLX has about 32,000 miles on it and I've been told that it needs a 
> 30,000 mile maintanance which includes:
>     1)fuel filter
>     2)air filter
>     3)spark plugs
>     4)oil, filter, AND drain gasket
>     5)replace winshield washer fluid
> 
> They wanna' charge me $290 for that.  Does this seem high?  Would I need to 
> buy a special socket to change the plugs?  How 'bout the fuel filter and the 
> drain gasket--are these hard to replace?  How much does a K&N air filter cost 
> and would you recommend it?  I'm a college student and kinda' poor right now 
> so if I could avoid kicking down the $290 I'd appreciate it.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> ROB (formerly MRobT@aol.com, new e-mail: RTMeikle@aol.com)
> '97 GLX
> 
> 

My dealer in Albany, NY only charged $48 for the 30K.

Patrick

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