Re: Trunk doesn't pop open

["Billy T." <btylaska@onramp.net>]

filter is 16 bucks at the dealer, Durablend is 2.50 a qt, that puts you
at 31 bucks, plus a half hours labor...@30 bucksan that gets you 61 for
an oil change.  Sounds like you are getting a deal.

DIY would be 10 plus 2 to ship for the filter, 2.50 per qt for oil,
Don't skimp on the oil, at least get the Durablend.  Now, you are at 25
bucks.  Do you have a floor jack?  Jack stands?  the correct tools?  The
operation it self is pretty brainless, but when you think of everthing
else you have to have to change the oil, 49.95 doesn't seem so bad.

Paul Moore wrote:

> Quick follow-up....
>
> I just bought a house and was moving this past weekend
> and with the amount of junk still left in my old apartment
> will be moving this week as well. So I really need use of
> the trunk and don't have time to deal with poking around
> in there myself.  I ran down to the dealer this morning since
> I needed the oil changed and damn if they aren't charging
> $49.95 for a f*&#ing oil change now.  Guess who's gonna
> learn to change the oil at his new place?  I mentioned the
> trunk problem to the service guy and he said it would be $75
> just to get the trunk open but like I said I'm pressed right
> now and said ok.  Just got the call from him and whatever it
> was cost $50 for parts and labor but I suspect it was only
> something that got jarred loose from the stiffer ride I've got
> and the many CalTrans induced potholes where I normally
> drive.
>
> Mine's a '97 for whoever mentioned this being a problem
> with older cars.
>
> paul