Subaru Forester 2017 - Hit my 60,000 miles. They quoted me about $1000 bucks for the full maintenance. Break down:

  1. Synthetic Oil Change ($10 labor, $67 parts)
  2. Tire rotation ($25 labor)
  3. Brake flush ($95 labor, $61 parts)
  4. Spark plugs (x4), cabin filter, air filter ($480 labor) Parts:
  5. $40 air filter
  6. $71 cabin filter
  7. $134.32 IRIDIUM PLUGs (x4)

All added up with tax comes out to almost exactly $1000.

I’m sick of paying so much, I want to learn to do this myself. I am not a very handy person but I am a good learner and hard worker.

Of the above. Which ones are reasonable for me to do myself? Which ones should I just let them do? Which ones are probably an over-caution which can be put off?

Thanks!

  • suckerbetparlay@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You can do 1,2,4,5 and 6. Go to YouTube and type in your car for each of these jobs. And you’ll get all of the knowledge you need. You’re welcome

    • Ok-Working-621@alien.topBEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      I’ve used YouTube to teach myself how to do many different repairs saving thousands. With some consulting with friends when I first started I’ve been successful with every attempt except one (damn spider gears!).

      Besides the financial benefits there’s the satisfaction from accomplishment, gaining a new interest, and buying new tools(toys). Another great perk is my wife finds it hot for me to get dirty and sweaty working on her car.