I keep coming back to this thread. I re-read the original post and I still throw up a little in the back of my throat. It’s a ****** reminder of why I left the automotive industry in 2000. I am still trying to discover what “IR Conditioning Oil” is and what it does. Even more significant, they recommended services they couldn’t or wouldn’t explain? Argh!
Ethanol Defense Kit? When Ethanol was first introduced it played HAVOC with rubber. For those who have had a vehicle with 40 miles of vacuum and fuel line, pre 92ish (slight exaggeration) ethanol broke those down quick. Depending on the mixture of ethanol one tank might produce heavy spark knock the next tank not so much. Around 2005 the ECM/PCM was being programmed to compensate for the air/fuel mixture and making timing adjustments for ethanol additives. That’s why engines designed to run ethanol have plastic and synthetic rubber for vacuum lines etc. Making a “Ethanol Defense Kit” an oxymoron.
I am curious if they explained what the “Fuel Injection Service” was? There are some “Fuel Injection Services” that would be worth $255 however they are somewhat invasive.
What I find interesting, Dodge Lifetime warranty requires servicing of the differential every 15,000 miles. Without knowing the service history, I have no idea if a Differential service has ever been performed. However, a diff service would have at least had verifiable credibility. (15 x 5 = 75)
The list as written is $908, a significant percentage of the cost presented is labor. If you requested your replaced parts be returned to you (You must request return of old parts prior to authorizing the work) the only part would be the CAF. Talk about creditable deniability!
Argh, this thread really stirred up some old feelings (teeth grinding).