Maintanance Quote
I got 76K miles
2002 Protege' 5
Normal Automatic (not triptronic)
Always been fully synthetic mobile one, purlator filters, air and oil. Just got the oil changed and air filter replaced, I supplied the filter, the mechanic the oil. $36
I got a quote to get my valve stem seals replaced, to fix my smoking a startup problem and a new timing belt. As well as a compression test, (no noticeable loss of power at this point) and new brakes. I'm on my second set of Bendix from my lifetime set deal from Advance(d), so I'm supplying those.
7 hrs total labor time @ $40hr.
breakout as follows
1hr brakes,
3hrs timing belt
3hrs valve stem seals
$280 in labor.
$100 parts
breakout
timing belt is $48.
valve stem seals were.....Cant remember.
I have a signed quote, this price ($380) seems VERY good.
my braked need replaced ASAP, so thats getting done next week.
After that I need new spark plug wires, the last time i replaced my plugs i pulled one of the boots apart getting it up out of my valve cover, i got it back together, and I would be getting a check engine light if it wasn't getting a good connection, I'm the only one who drives my car so id notice a misfire or stutter.
Its also due for a auto tranny fluid flush and filter replace.
Should i get the coolant flushed and replaced while I'm doing all this?
thanks everyone
-Tony