2007 SE V6 Service

[ran]

Behind on a few service things like gear oil. Realized my 10 yr old battery was just that. My wife has been grabbing me for trips out of state. So $400 later, gear oil in all 3, new True Start 74. and a 1-Water pump leaking--$583. Coolant Service $275, Brake fluid $110. PS Service $110. Are they over charging here?? Bought a 'baster' to do the brake fluid a while back. (it's sitting there next to the Denso plugs). yes, I have read up on the last two, and at 63 I am game to try a few things. Now should Water pumps be that worn out at 41K ??? [yes, retired, I don't use my truck that much] Service writer said it is just leaking now, once it warms up it may stop. I will keep an eye on the coolant tank. It must be buried under there. I did ask for the longer oil filter and they did. Still give that dealership a bad rating.
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[ZebRuaj]

All they fluids are DIYable, but dollar signs for dealers. They are easily marked up and plenty of non-enthusiast folks will pay for it.

The plugs are super easy and easy to access. Just get the correct spark plug socket. Only one plug location requires removing a few vacuum tubes but its easy to do.

I'd tackle the coolant and water pump at the same time.

All depends what you feel like doing at age 63. I hope I'm still able to wrench at that age. You can try to ask if there's any forum members near by who wouldn't mind a new friend and a case of their favorite beverage.