05 2500 hd tranny fluid change
 

I have an 05 2500 Hd 6.0 vortec auto. The truck only has 42,000 miles. I pull a 30 ft camper with a trailer hooked to it w atvs thru the n ga mtns alot thru the summer. Its some hard pulls, so I was thinking about changing the tranny fluid. I was planning to do it myself, but I'm kinda busy so I called "stealership" and got a quote. They said around $225. My question is WHY IS IT SO EXPENSIVE? I usually work on my own stuff and am wondering, if it cost that much, is there "something Im missing."

Re: 05 2500 hd tranny fluid change
 

look close to what i am thinking. 35 for the filter kit 50 for fluid, 100 for the hour and tax,shop mat ect. i look at the shop rate and go from there.

Re: 05 2500 hd tranny fluid change
 

Ok. Thanks. I just want to be sure there isnt some special procedure that Im not equiped to do. Like the stupid oldsmobile mastercylinder I was dealin with last month.

Re: 05 2500 hd tranny fluid change
 

No, it's a basic pan-drop and filter change. Check and see what a local shop (independent, non-dealer) will do it for. Probably be cheaper than the dealer. Also a good time to upgrade to a high quality fluid like Amsoil, since you're doing some hard pulls.

Re: 05 2500 hd tranny fluid change
 

ok thanks guys.