tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349077619232459873.post986946717341109821..comments2023-10-29T02:44:43.200-07:00Comments on Random Thoughts In My Life: Any mechanic inclined readers?Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03866077134601099787noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349077619232459873.post-4713894117180341432012-03-03T03:56:39.564-08:002012-03-03T03:56:39.564-08:00A quart of transmission fluid costs anywhere from ...A quart of transmission fluid costs anywhere from 5-9 bucks and most transmissions hold only a few quarts. And the things you listed would only be "inspected, adjusted, or topped off", which comes at a very minimal cost to the dealer. Also, you could check all of those yourself, except for the brakes and some belts.<br /><br />When I got my license, I read all three of my family's car manuals from front to back. You'd be surprised by how much valuable information those contain (they even tell you how to do some simple maintenance by yourself!)<br /><br />That being said, if $300 isn't a huge sum to you, go for it. But if you're willing to get your hands a little dirty, check the manual for what types of fluids you need and get them from your local Kragen autoparts shop.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00026366564459490543noreply@blogger.com