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Old 01-08-2009, 09:38 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Dealer flush recommendations

I went in for an oil change today and the dealer had these recommendations.
2005 Solara, 86,000 miles.
A power A/C Evap flush.
An Induction System cleaning.
An E.F.I. flush cleaning.

Any advice on these items?

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Fred
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How does the AC perform, does it still get cold like it used to?

How does the engine run, acceleration and power OK, MPG not changed.

If all OK, would decline these services.

The AC system is sealed, unless a problem with the AC there is no reason to service it.

The Air Induction System cleaning is a new one. Check the air filter if OK the induction system should be also. If dirty you can change it yourself.

As to injector cleaning unless the engine has a problem this system should be OK. If worried put a bottle of injector cleaner in the fuel tank when it is below 1/4 tank to concentrate the effects then drive the car.

Often these services are recommended to increase dealer income.
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that was my first thought, so I asked the Experts.

The only change I have seen is a drop of 1 mpg in the last year or so; some people say that is probably the effect of the Ethanol.
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