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Andy_Delin
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Nov 18, 2014

Fluid changes

I am in need to a fluid change both oil and tranny. On a 1998 Beaver contessa. Engine Cat 3126 and allison Mh3060 6 speed. I just stopped at a local RV dealer here in the north Atlanta area and got a quote. He is INSANE. He wants $1400.00 to change both fluids. I looked up the cost of parts. 73.00 for tranny filter kit Average $40 a gallon for transyd oil. Engine oil 78.00 for 5 gallons of Rotella and $75.00 for filters.
73.00
40.00 x 4 = $160
73.00
75.00
= $381.00 And I would guess his cost is better than mine. That is over $1000.00 in labor for a little over an hours work. If he said $600 he would be doing the work now. any input as to what to expect for pricing would be greatly appreciated.

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