I'm Balking--Bigtime--Over the Dealerships Price to Replace Filters

[KoboldTaco]

And the price they quoted you is a lot worse than what they quoted me for fuel filters when they had my truck for a warranty job. They wanted $260 to replace both filters. I still did it myself.

I got raked for 600 on the fuel filters. Thank god for my ongoing health recovery that I will be able to do it myself next time.

 

[David James]

Their oil, filter, and lube service combo special is very good for 12 qts of synthetic, $135 each when 2 are purchased. Incl safety inspection, tire rotation and pressure check

But check this gouging out....

Fuel filters $382.00
Air filter $91.23
Cabin ac filter $89.65

Huh?

I got a Mopar Cummins air filter on eBay for only $35
And a supply of very high quality cabin air filters for only $14 each!
Now, I have to study on how best to swap out the fuel filters so as not to make a mess, and insure the fuel pump gets primed before engine starting. Anyone know the best YouTube for that?

So, the dealer isn’t your only choice. There are independent garages, chain service centers, and you and your next door neighbor. You ought to check out the marketplace. By the way, some dealers will accept filters and oil you provide them and install them at a reasonable fee. Ever asked?

Good luck.

 

[A-A-RonMidlo]

Their oil, filter, and lube service combo special is very good for 12 qts of synthetic, $135 each when 2 are purchased. Incl safety inspection, tire rotation and pressure check

But check this gouging out....

Fuel filters $382.00
Air filter $91.23
Cabin ac filter $89.65

Huh?

I got a Mopar Cummins air filter on eBay for only $35
And a supply of very high quality cabin air filters for only $14 each!
Now, I have to study on how best to swap out the fuel filters so as not to make a mess, and insure the fuel pump gets primed before engine starting. Anyone know the best YouTube for that?

I don’t do service at dealerships anymore. Cheaper and easier to do it myself. Last service I had done at a dealership in North Fort Worth I waited 2 hrs with an appointment and they didn’t even use a MOPAR oil filter.

I can get a higher grade oil and filters from Amazon.

 

[David James]

As a FORMER diesel owner, I'll simply say that these exorbitant costs are part of what drove me back to gasoline.

No reason to buy a diesel anymore unless you have a commercial application and/or consistently pull big tonnage over the highway. Only wish Dodge would upgrade the 6.4 and get up to 7 liters or so akin to Ford and GM. Preventive Maintenance costs much lower on gasser.

 

[2Tallguy]

Their oil, filter, and lube service combo special is very good for 12 qts of synthetic, $135 each when 2 are purchased. Incl safety inspection, tire rotation and pressure check

But check this gouging out....

Fuel filters $382.00
Air filter $91.23
Cabin ac filter $89.65

Huh?

I got a Mopar Cummins air filter on eBay for only $35
And a supply of very high quality cabin air filters for only $14 each!
Now, I have to study on how best to swap out the fuel filters so as not to make a mess, and insure the fuel pump gets primed before engine starting. Anyone know the best YouTube for that?

Genos garage sells all the filters at a cheaper price but they are costly. I don't know why Mopar sells them for so much? Same deal with my neighbor's 6.7 Powerstroke. Beware of E-Bay and Amazon imposter filter elements

 

[2Tallguy]

No reason to buy a diesel anymore unless you have a commercial application and/or consistently pull big tonnage over the highway. Only wish Dodge would upgrade the 6.4 and get up to 7 liters or so akin to Ford and GM. Preventive Maintenance costs much lower on gasser.

My '07 5.9 isn't that expensive to maintain at all but these 07.5+ diesels of all three brands are expensive to own. If you don't need one don't buy one.

 

[JKLines]

Just had my truck in to dealer for them to finish repairs done to my truck from previous year that they caused when they hit the door of the service bay when they pulled it in for an oil change. Only took them a year to complete and too many phone calls to count. While there they performed additional service and recalls. They didn't have the part for the engine fire hazard recall. They called me to tell me the air filter needed to be changed. I asked for estimate and they said $150 installed. I told them I'd take care of it myself ... but they ended up replacing free of charge for the trouble they had put me through the previous year. But at the time they called to give me the price I thought to myself ... hmmm, two filter changes and it pays for S&B cold air intake with cleanable filter. I had one on my previous truck so guess I'll be getting another.

 

[20IndyRam]

So, the dealer isn’t your only choice. There are independent garages, chain service centers, and you and your next door neighbor. You ought to check out the marketplace. By the way, some dealers will accept filters and oil you provide them and install them at a reasonable fee. Ever asked?

Good luck.

Absolutely correct. When you find a good dealership, support them. Same with the independent garages. My neighbor own(ed) a local transmission shop before Covid shut him down. Never want to see that happen to a good shop again.

My dealership is happy to accept my fuel and oil filters on my '20 Eco (Mopar filters). There was a period of time during Covid where they couldn't get the proprietary oil filter. I found them (for less) and have been providing them since.

Ask questions - you might be surprised at how receptive the dealership is.

 

[Jeff6917]

Their oil, filter, and lube service combo special is very good for 12 qts of synthetic, $135 each when 2 are purchased. Incl safety inspection, tire rotation and pressure check

But check this gouging out....

Fuel filters $382.00
Air filter $91.23
Cabin ac filter $89.65

Huh?

I got a Mopar Cummins air filter on eBay for only $35
And a supply of very high quality cabin air filters for only $14 each!
Now, I have to study on how best to swap out the fuel filters so as not to make a mess, and insure the fuel pump gets primed before engine starting. Anyone know the best YouTube for that?

I get all of my stuff off of Amazon! $30.00 range.

 

[David James]

My '07 5.9 isn't that expensive to maintain at all but these 07.5+ diesels of all three brands are expensive to own. If you don't need one don't buy one.

No DEF or other emissions disasters await. Keep driving that torque monster.