Maintenance
Maintenance schedules and service costs, and which shop upsells you can safely skip.
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Spark Plug Replacement Cost
Spark plug replacement costs $100–$300 for most 4-cylinder engines and $250–$600+ for V6 and V8 engines where the plugs are hard to…
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Brake Pad Replacement Cost
Brake pad replacement costs $150–$350 per axle, or $300–$750 per axle with new rotors. See dealer vs independent prices, how long pads…
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Transmission Fluid Change Cost
A transmission fluid change costs $100–$250 for a drain and fill and $150–$400 for a full exchange or flush. CVTs and some…
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Timing Belt Replacement Cost and When to Do It
A timing belt replacement costs $500–$1,000 for most 4-cylinder cars and $700–$1,500+ for V6 engines, often with the water pump. See intervals…