Lube and Torqe Drive/Prop Shaft Cost

[FamousAv8er]

Spoke with two dealerships in OK earlier. The first wanted $75 for lube+torque (lowered to $45 when I mentioned that seemed high). Second one stated $140!?!?
Ive yet to get this done outside of free service, but are they mental?? Ill be doing this myself for obvious reasons but has anyone else received numbers this crazy?

 

[rochmpr]

Spoke with two dealerships in OK earlier. The first wanted $75 for lube+torque (lowered to $45 when I mentioned that seemed high). Second one stated $140!?!?
Ive yet to get this done outside of free service, but are they mental?? Ill be doing this myself for obvious reasons but has anyone else received numbers this crazy?

I didn't know people actually pay to have something so simple done. The days of a true "Lube, Oil and Filter" are gone and have been for many years. The best way to assure something is done correctly is to do the task yourself.

 

[John in NC]

I paid a mechanic to do it a couple years ago after researching 'the clunk' and this being a potential fix. It fixed my clunk, and the mechanic said they were dry and pumped them full, but not too full, of lube.

I think I paid $120 to lube them all, and it was worth it to me.

 

[<<<<]

You can't be serious. Greasing those is less than 10 minute job. He charged you $120 which means his labor rate is $720 per hour. Is he a brain surgeon who does tech work on the side?

 

[DougR]

My dealer mails service coupons for routine maintenance. The coupon that includes greasing the drive shaft is $100 higher than service without greasing.

 

[Bayou_Pro]

I didn't know people actually pay to have something so simple done. The days of a true "Lube, Oil and Filter" are gone and have been for many years. The best way to assure something is done correctly is to do the task yourself.

True. So are there actual grease fittings under there to grease or something else? Might be time for a YouTube search.


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[03_4x4Runner]

This topic has been discussed many times in the past. This is my post from 2015. Dealer service, driveshaft grease fail

 

[rochmpr]

True. So are there actual grease fittings under there to grease or something else? Might be time for a YouTube search.


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Yes, all easily accessible as shown in the link posted ^^

 

[John in NC]

I paid a mechanic to do it a couple years ago after researching 'the clunk' and this being a potential fix. It fixed my clunk, and the mechanic said they were dry and pumped them full, but not too full, of lube.

I think I paid $120 to lube them all, and it was worth it to me.

My prior post above-

Sorry I've offended some of you paying for work to be done on my car, maybe OVERpaying.
Sometimes this particular mechanic charges me less than what I think something should be, and sometimes he throws in some extras and doesn't charge. So if I got ripped a bit lubing the 6 zerks, I won't lose sleep.
I had the 4runner in getting some maintenance done/ synthetic oil change, and I mentioned the clunk and possible fix, and he went into some detail on what he would do, test drove it, and explained the process afterwards so I was satisfied it was done RIGHT, which from the threads on the subject is a win in and of itself. My clunk was gone. I'll pay a little more for the peace of mind that a job is done right.

Not everyone has/ wants a grease gun and tubes of grease, and not everyone gets a smokin deal every trip to the mechanics shop.

This mechanic has worked on 6 vehicles for me/ my wife and knows his stuff and takes pride in his work, there's value in that.
Sometimes I say to myself, "Whoa that was cheap!", other times I say to myself, "ouch that was a bit steep"... that's the way it goes, but our vehicles are well maintained so again, there's value in that for us and for future owners of our vehicles.

 

[redneckj]

You can't be serious. Greasing those is less than 10 minute job. He charged you $120 which means his labor rate is $720 per hour. Is he a brain surgeon who does tech work on the side?

I understand how you must think that this is a rip off. It does seem a little high. I assume you have never worked at a dealership or been a flat rate tech before. When the job arrives at the dealership, the tech has to walk (sometimes far) and get the car. Then he has to rack the car. He then can perform said task using the grease gun that he bought himself using the tools that he paid for himself. After that he can can unrack the car, park the car and walk the paperwork and keys up to his service writer. The tech probably only would be able to flag .5 for that job. He would be lucky to be able to perform the above task in a 1/2 hour with all the running around.

Sometimes things are not as they appear. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Mutant138]

On topic but slightly off... What grease gun does everyone use for the job? I don't want to buy one and find out it can't reach the fittings.

 

[Sparman]

They're all the same, really. Just get one with a flexible hose on the end and you'll be fine.

 

[<<<<]

I understand how you must think that this is a rip off. It does seem a little high. I assume you have never worked at a dealership or been a flat rate tech before. When the job arrives at the dealership, the tech has to walk (sometimes far) and get the car. Then he has to rack the car. He then can perform said task using the grease gun that he bought himself using the tools that he paid for himself. After that he can can unrack the car, park the car and walk the paperwork and keys up to his service writer. The tech probably only would be able to flag .5 for that job. He would be lucky to be able to perform the above task in a 1/2 hour with all the running around.

Sometimes things are not as they appear. Just my 2 cents.

It is not a rip off because general manager and many other pencil pushers have to get paid, therefore job that should cost $20 becomes $120. One should explore the benefit of competitive pricing and stand up for consumer rights. As long as people are willing to return to the Stealer and pay for repairs they will charge you big money. You would be amazed how willing they are to drop their rate if you tell that they are full of it.

 

[sandcrawler]

You would be amazed how willing they are to drop their rate if you tell that they are full of it.

absolutely this.

 

[WanderlostOverland]

I understand how you must think that this is a rip off. It does seem a little high. I assume you have never worked at a dealership or been a flat rate tech before. When the job arrives at the dealership, the tech has to walk (sometimes far) and get the car. Then he has to rack the car. He then can perform said task using the grease gun that he bought himself using the tools that he paid for himself. After that he can can unrack the car, park the car and walk the paperwork and keys up to his service writer. The tech probably only would be able to flag .5 for that job. He would be lucky to be able to perform the above task in a 1/2 hour with all the running around.

Sometimes things are not as they appear. Just my 2 cents.

And, the original Post said lube and check torque. May have had to take off the skid plate, grab his torque wrench (that he paid for himself), look up the torque specs, then had to reinstall the skid plate.
It costs $$$ to have someone else do it for ya.

 

[Bayou_Pro]

And, the original Post said lube and check torque. May have had to take off the skid plate, grab his torque wrench (that he paid for himself), look up the torque specs, then had to reinstall the skid plate.

It costs $$$ to have someone else do it for ya.

Most people have no idea that they have to buy thier own tools and how much quality tools cost. Not Harbor Freight crap, real tools!


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[aemgh18e]

https://www.princessauto.com/en/shell-gadus-s3-v220c-2-grease/product/PA0008540627

Is the shell S3 grease good for lube the propeller shaft?
25K kilometers, haven't done any lube.

 

[1jzgte]

My prior post above-

Sorry I've offended some of you paying for work to be done on my car, maybe OVERpaying.
Sometimes this particular mechanic charges me less than what I think something should be, and sometimes he throws in some extras and doesn't charge. So if I got ripped a bit lubing the 6 zerks, I won't lose sleep.
I had the 4runner in getting some maintenance done/ synthetic oil change, and I mentioned the clunk and possible fix, and he went into some detail on what he would do, test drove it, and explained the process afterwards so I was satisfied it was done RIGHT, which from the threads on the subject is a win in and of itself. My clunk was gone. I'll pay a little more for the peace of mind that a job is done right.

Not everyone has/ wants a grease gun and tubes of grease, and not everyone gets a smokin deal every trip to the mechanics shop.

This mechanic has worked on 6 vehicles for me/ my wife and knows his stuff and takes pride in his work, there's value in that.
Sometimes I say to myself, "Whoa that was cheap!", other times I say to myself, "ouch that was a bit steep"... that's the way it goes, but our vehicles are well maintained so again, there's value in that for us and for future owners of our vehicles.

I understand how you must think that this is a rip off. It does seem a little high. I assume you have never worked at a dealership or been a flat rate tech before. When the job arrives at the dealership, the tech has to walk (sometimes far) and get the car. Then he has to rack the car. He then can perform said task using the grease gun that he bought himself using the tools that he paid for himself. After that he can can unrack the car, park the car and walk the paperwork and keys up to his service writer. The tech probably only would be able to flag .5 for that job. He would be lucky to be able to perform the above task in a 1/2 hour with all the running around.

Sometimes things are not as they appear. Just my 2 cents.

that is expensive.. maybe next time he has it up for an oil change you can ask him to lube..

its no wonder he charges $120.. he knows you guys will go back to him no matter what

 

[Nick B]

My dealer charges 20 bucks extra if you want the prop shaft greased .

 

[spartacus]

My dealer charges 20 bucks extra if you want the prop shaft greased .

If they do a good job. That's damn good.