FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING AND ALIGNMENT *HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH TO PAY?*

[VAUGHN333]

Right about 58K miles and wanted to get some of the recommended maintenance done for the 60K milestone.
Just paid $200.00 for fuel injector flush and cleaning and $130.00 for an alignment. Does this seem high?
Also service dept stated that the rear can't be adjusted on the kia as there are no adjustment bolts. Is this true?
Had this done at my local Toyota dealership where I had purchased the vehicle.
Thanks for any insight guys. Appreciate the time. Also would anyone recommend a transmission fluid flush at 60K. I hear it's not really necessary.

 

[D.J.]

Right about 58K miles and wanted to get some of the recommended maintenance done for the 60K milestone.
Just paid $200.00 for fuel injector flush and cleaning and $130.00 for an alignment. Does this seem high?
Also service dept stated that the rear can't be adjusted on the kia as there are no adjustment bolts. Is this true?
Had this done at my local Toyota dealership where I had purchased the vehicle.
Thanks for any insight guys. Appreciate the time. Also would anyone recommend a transmission fluid flush at 60K. I hear it's not really necessary.

Why did you do a fuel injector flush? It's not a service listed in the manual

Transmission fluid flush, I recommend you do nothing, unless there is something wrong.

Have you read the owner manual? Specifically the maintenance schedule?

What year and model are we talking about?
AWD?
LSD?

I guess those prices are fine, but why did you need either service? Was your alignment out? Did your tire wear indicate your alignment was out?

Or were the techs just hungry and you didn't need either service?

 

[D.J.]

 

[VAUGHN333]

Why did you do a fuel injector flush? It's not a service listed in the manual

Transmission fluid flush, I recommend you do nothing, unless there is something wrong.

Have you read the owner manual? Specifically the maintenance schedule?

What year and model are we talking about?
AWD?
LSD (Limited Slip Differential)?

I guess those prices are fine, but why did you need either service? Was your alignment out? Did your tire wear indicate your alignment was out?

Or were the techs just hungry and you didn't need either service?

That's funny. The service tech told me that was listed as a 60K recommended service. I bought the vehicle used and didn't come with an owners manual. Will have to order one.
It's a 2018 AWD GT2.
The alignment showed being slightly off when they put it up. He said if it didn't need to be re-aligned he wouldn't charge me. *see attached. Top is before bottom is after.
Also said that there were no adjustments on the vehicle for him to adjust the rear. Is this true?

 

[D.J.]

Rear toe and rear camber are both adjustable....
See attached
Might want to go back and have them correct the alignment or return your money they "stole"

And ask them what they are smoking for leading you into a waste of $$$ injector cleaning.

They must be hungry or something.

 

[RedCal]

That's funny. The service tech told me that was listed as a 60K recommended service. I bought the vehicle used and didn't come with an owners manual. Will have to order one.
It's a 2018 AWD GT2.
The alignment showed being slightly off when they put it up. He said if it didn't need to be re-aligned he wouldn't charge me. *see attached. Top is before bottom is after.
Also said that there were no adjustments on the vehicle for him to adjust the rear. Is this true?

The OM is available online as a PDF for free ;-) Unless you really want a paper copy

2018 Kia Stinger Owner's Manual

As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehicles with exceptional value, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations. All information contained in this Owner’s Manual was accurate at the time of publication...

stingerforum.org

 

[VAUGHN333]

The OM is available online as a PDF for free ;-) Unless you really want a paper copy

2018 Kia Stinger Owner's Manual

As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehicles with exceptional value, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations. All information contained in this Owner’s Manual was accurate at the time of publication...

stingerforum.org

Thanks!

 

[VAUGHN333]

Rear toe and rear camber are both adjustable....
See attached
Might want to go back and have them correct the alignment or return your money they "stole"

And ask them what they are smoking for leading you into a waste of $$$ injector cleaning.

They must be hungry or something.

Wow, thank you for that. Ya, I was really surprised when they told me this.