[slc258]

I have a 2004 toyota 4runner with 113000 miles... so I need some preventative maintenance... radiator fluid, oil, transmission fluid, transfer case oil etc

I have very little time to take car for service at "regular shop"... so would you trust a place like jiffy lube or one of those fast oil change places to do this type of work... or is it too risky? They are convenient, but I have heard rumors about how qualified they are... whats your opinon?

Thanks

[RickMN]

I would never take my car there. Their reputation is that they always try to up-sell you on things you don't need. I've heard from friends that they asked for transfer case fluid checks but they were never done.

As for transmission flush, that is the last place I would go. Many of the generic shops that do tranny flushes uses Dexron as the flushing fluid. Then they add a bottle of friction modifier at the end to make it behave like OEM fluid. But most car makers now recommend a synthetic or semi synthetic fluid and that stuff is expensive--upwards of $5/quart. You need at least 13-15 quarts to flush a tranny. So all those $79 flushing prices are based on Dexron.

Read this article on transmission flushes

Transmission flush, transmission service.

[kitch428]

It's your money and your vehicle. Just remember the old saying. "You get what you paid for".