Hello - local shop recomends the following for my 2005 'burb w/ ~80k miles, what do you think?:

1. Replace all hoses: ~$350
2. Brake Flush: ~$89.95
3. Power Steering Flush: ~$89.95

Sound legit, or just upselling me?

Thanks!

 

i'd say if your hoses arnt cracked and nasty looking they probably dont need changed.after all it a 2005
as for the brake fluid i dont change mine til its dirty looking.. i'd say if you wanted all that take to a dealer... see what they say as you know local shops will tell you anything, inless you know them very well.

 

hoses - no need
brake fluid - sure if you want
power steering fluid - you should never have to replace this unless there is a problem.
so I would go somewhere else because you are being upSOLD

 

i went 285,000 on a 1995 with none of that stuff...

i'll tell you I changed your hoses for only $300 if you like

when all else fails, read the manual. it is the ruler of them all.

GM built the thing, they know how to service it and when.

 

Thanks for the good replies. pretty much what I suspected, but needed to hear it from others.

 

I would say at 80K you could stand to change the brake and steering fluid (assuming it hasn't ever been done). Both of those absorb moisture and are likely pretty dirty. Fluid that isn't doing its job can lead to more expensive component wear or failure. I changed both at 54k and they were both really dirty. It sure won't hurt anything. Now with that being said, the prices you are paying are fairly standard for a shop, however buying both at an auto parts store would cost you less than $10. Changing either one isn't that hard. Get yourself a basic Haynes manual for $20 and you'll be able to do much of the preventative maintenance yourself.

 

not that I recommend this at all but I am at 165000 on my 1999 Acura TL with original brake and power steering fluid...when I changed the timing belt at 110k the guy said if I changed them then it may actually cause other problems because any possible leaks are all clogged up right now with the old fluid.

I know the brake fluid is a safety issue but honestly air should never get to it unless there is a leak somewhere or you blead the breaks when you change the pads.

if I could do it over again I would have done it a long time ago espcially considering how cheap it is.

 

How long have you owned the Suburban?.........I bought an 05 with 79,0000 miles on it a few months ago.
I changed ALL the fluids in it (eexcept the washer fluid)..........now I know what I've got and start my own maintenance schedule.

As far as the hoses go I just inspect them every so often and w=replace when necessary.