He wants to charge $500.00?

[Red88TopangaCa]

So my mechanic wants to charge me 500 to install a refurbished Air Flow Meter.
This price includes parts and labor. I obviously know nothing about cars so my question is does this seem like a fair price? Or does installing a new one myself seem like the better option?

 

[541joseph]

It takes 10 min and 4 10 mm nuts. But the air flow meters are expensive if it's remand

 

[Chuckles89]

That is crazy! This part? 89 95 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Pickup Truck PU 22RE afm Air Flow Meter 22250 35050 | eBay

I'm pretty sure it just unplugs and unbolts and you put the new one in.

 

[Nervo19]

I was just searching for info on this the other day. Use terms like "AFM 22RE" and "air flow meter 22RE" and you'll find threads. It looks like a rebuilt one on the web is about $126. I'm a mechanical newb and I'd do it myself.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

run, run far away

 

[Red88TopangaCa]

Thanks for the input guys! I know this guy is a really good mechanic and I told him 500 is way too much before I even asked here. He said he'd call me back if he could go lower but I will probably just pay him for the diagnosis and do it myself.

 

[KidVermicious]

This is why anybody who owns one of these trucks also needs to own a set of tools.

 

[Scalded_Dawg]

This is why anybody who owns one of these trucks also needs to own a set of tools.

And the FSM.

 

[gigerunner]

I see you live in Topanga, its a bit of a drive but it you need a hand. I wouldn't mind helping you save some $$$

 

[Red88TopangaCa]

I see you live in Topanga, its a bit of a drive but it you need a hand. I wouldn't mind helping you save some $$$

Thanks gigerunner. No I will be good. I own tools Kid V. I usually do most of my own work but I needed a mechanic to diagnose this one due to its more technical nature than a simple leak or brakes etc. I figured since the truck is down there and I would need a tow to get it back to my house I might just pay for him to fix it but yes this is too pricy for an easy job. Thanks again for everyones help on this one.

 

[nevada]

Thanks gigerunner. No I will be good. I own tools Kid V. I usually do most of my own work but I needed a mechanic to diagnose this one due to its more technical nature than a simple leak or brakes etc. I figured since the truck is down there and I would need a tow to get it back to my house I might just pay for him to fix it but yes this is too pricy for an easy job. Thanks again for everyones help on this one.

forget towing it. get the part, go there and change it in the parking lot. it should only take a few minutes with basic hand tools.

 

[Red88TopangaCa]

[MENTION=84120]nevada[/MENTION] I thought of that. I wasn't sure how that would make my mechanic feel but your probably right. Save me money on the tow. Maybe I will just push it out by the curb first so it's not so much of a diss.

 

[9494runner]

[MENTION=108389]Red88TopangaCa[/MENTION] I would recommend getting AAA for starters, then drive your a$$ to harbor freight:

Professional Mechanic's Tool Set - 301 Piece

THESE ARE BOMB, haven't broken one and they have a lifetime guarantee no questions asked and 150$ this box lives in my storage bin in my truck no exceptions - received this as a gift, my prized possession next to my truck and straight razor.


but I agree with you, I think it would be polite to NOT fix your truck in his parking lot haha

 

[TOY2G]

Thanks for the input guys! I know this guy is a really good mechanic and I told him 500 is way too much before I even asked here. He said he'd call me back if he could go lower but I will probably just pay him for the diagnosis and do it myself.

The AFM comes set from the factory for regular (unleaded) fuel at 85 octane. You can adjust your AFM (easier than changing oil) to give you a richer fuel mix for free, you do not even need to buy one.

video HERE

 

[KidVermicious]

Thanks gigerunner. No I will be good. I own tools Kid V. I usually do most of my own work but I needed a mechanic to diagnose this one due to its more technical nature than a simple leak or brakes etc. I figured since the truck is down there and I would need a tow to get it back to my house I might just pay for him to fix it but yes this is too pricy for an easy job. Thanks again for everyones help on this one.

Awesome. Yeah, definitely pay him for the diagnosis and be sure and throw a little on top or bring him a box of donuts or something so he'll help you with a diag next time.

Replacing the AFM itself is super easy, just a couple bolts and screws.

 

[9494runner]

Awesome. Yeah, definitely pay him for the diagnosis and be sure and throw a little on top or bring him a box of donuts or something so he'll help you with a diag next time.

Replacing the AFM itself is super easy, just a couple bolts and screws.

Seriously works, had a pinhole in my intake manifold and my mechanic was already troubleshooting a persistent rattling and he's like well, I can weld it for sure and I bet that is going to be cheaper than a new one. So I told him hell ya and how about lunch and a 6 pack for that portion of the labor + $ for some parts. :trophy: a lot of independent shops will wheel and deal with you, especially for some cold dead presidents and everyone is thirsty on a friday afternoon :beer:

 

[Red88TopangaCa]

Awesome. Yeah, definitely pay him for the diagnosis and be sure and throw a little on top or bring him a box of donuts or something so he'll help you with a diag next time.

Replacing the AFM itself is super easy, just a couple bolts and screws.

Box of donuts is a great idea. I felt bad for wasting his time but but I didn't have 500$. Paid him 40$ for the diagnosis and paid 210$ for the remand AFM. Drove around the block and put it on with my 10mm socket. T4R.org and its members helped me save 250$ thanks again guys I owe you all donuts!