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    Where the hell do I go???

    Just about to hit 60K with my '08 MR so I need to take it somewhere to get the trans fluid changed.

    Problem is I live in Atascadero/San Luis Obispo area. It's half way between LA and Frisco on the 101.

    I HATE driving to Bakersfield. How's the one in Salinas? Options???
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    I don't know anything close to you up there, but don't be too shocked at the bill, should be 550-600$ for just the trans fluid changed


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    5-600$ for changing trans fluid ?!! Wtf ?! Stop going to the dealer an do it your self. I can understand you got the 60k service but just that. You got ass rapped with no Vaseline.

    Ya your far up north an don't know shops up there. Might want to try NorCal Evo forum an see. But if not go to KT mortoring. Closes for you

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    Change it yourself, it's not a hard job to do. There's plenty of videos and guides online to walk you through it.

    Or pay me $100, and I'll stop by and change it for you on one of my trips up and down California

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    Quote Originally Posted by rawger View Post
    5-600$ for changing trans fluid ?!! Wtf ?! Stop going to the dealer an do it your self. I can understand you got the 60k service but just that. You got ass rapped with no Vaseline.

    Ya your far up north an don't know shops up there. Might want to try NorCal Evo forum an see. But if not go to KT mortoring. Closes for you
    considering the diaqueen fluid is $300 and filter&housing is $140 (filter's 40) it's still expensive.... Evo Shops and dealership didn't differ too much on parts
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tristan Holtz View Post
    considering the diaqueen fluid is $300 and filter&housing is $140 (filter's 40) it's still expensive.... Evo Shops and dealership didn't differ too much on parts
    DUDE!! WHERE ARE YOY BUYING YOUR DUAQUEEN FROM !!
    Diaqueen isn't that much !!
    Shops do full 60k services for around 600$ and that's
    changing all fluid in trans, tc, rear diff, coolant, oil, timing belt, water pump, serpentine belt, ETC ETC
    so if you paid that much alone just on the trans flush you got raped bro.! An I stil can find Oem diaqueen fluid for cheaper then 300$ for just trans an do it my self an still be half price on what you paid.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rawger View Post
    DUDE!! WHERE ARE YOY BUYING YOUR DUAQUEEN FROM !!
    Diaqueen isn't that much !!
    Shops do full 60k services for around 600$ and that's
    changing all fluid in trans, tc, rear diff, coolant, oil, timing belt, water pump, serpentine belt, ETC ETC
    so if you paid that much alone just on the trans flush you got raped bro.! An I stil can find Oem diaqueen fluid for cheaper then 300$ for just trans an do it my self an still be half price on what you paid.
    that blows, i got quotes from RRE, TT, and a dealership. they all came in pretty close to each other actually I guess i'm doing SST maintenance wrong

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    What shops? Any near me?

    Quote Originally Posted by rawger View Post
    ...Shops do full 60k services for around 600$ and that's
    changing all fluid in trans, tc, rear diff, coolant, oil, timing belt, water pump, serpentine belt...
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    I just might take you up on that!

    Quote Originally Posted by Treyzian View Post
    Change it yourself, it's not a hard job to do. There's plenty of videos and guides online to walk you through it.

    Or pay me $100, and I'll stop by and change it for you on one of my trips up and down California
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    Quote Originally Posted by rawger View Post
    Stop going to the dealer an do it your self...
    Ya your far up north an don't know shops up there. Might want to try NorCal Evo forum an see. But if not go to KT motoring. Closes for you
    Dammit Jim I'm a computer geek not a mechanic lol

    NorCal Evo forums appear dead

    I'll check out KTM, thanks!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by rawger View Post
    DUDE!! WHERE ARE YOY BUYING YOUR DUAQUEEN FROM !!
    Diaqueen isn't that much !!
    Shops do full 60k services for around 600$ and that's
    changing all fluid in trans, tc, rear diff, coolant, oil, timing belt, water pump, serpentine belt, ETC ETC
    so if you paid that much alone just on the trans flush you got raped bro.! An I stil can find Oem diaqueen fluid for cheaper then 300$ for just trans an do it my self an still be half price on what you paid.
    I'm still curious about where to get this hookup on SSTF-1, friggin' liquid gold (literally)

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