Power Steering Flush and quotes

[badjoke]

Bear with me if I sound like a complete idiot when it comes to mechanics, I pretty much am.

A mechanic recommended I get my "fluids changed" after some recent work. He said it'd be around $250. I assumed this meant coolant, brake fluid, and power steering. My friend who's an aspiring mechanic estimated 2.5 hours labor for all three, putting it exactly in line with the quote.

I called a reputable shop here in LA where I go to school (original quote was in Seattle) and they said $95 for coolant, $100 for brakes, $250 for power steering.

Is there something special about a 1.8T B5 that would require around 2 hours of labor for a power steering flush? I'd prefer my friend do it, unless it's something special since he doesn't know proprietary Audi stuff.

[ShawFM]

Bear with me if I sound like a complete idiot when it comes to mechanics, I pretty much am.

A mechanic recommended I get my "fluids changed" after some recent work. He said it'd be around $250. I assumed this meant coolant, brake fluid, and power steering. My friend who's an aspiring mechanic estimated 2.5 hours labor for all three, putting it exactly in line with the quote.

I called a reputable shop here in LA where I go to school (original quote was in Seattle) and they said $95 for coolant, $100 for brakes, $250 for power steering.

Is there something special about a 1.8T B5 that would require around 2 hours of labor for a power steering flush? I'd prefer my friend do it, unless it's something special since he doesn't know proprietary Audi stuff.

Well, it is about $20 / liter plus a filter for ~$30. Way over priced. Audiworld has a writeup for the PS fluid flush.

[badjoke]

Well, it is about $20 / liter plus a filter for ~$30. Way over priced. Audiworld has a writeup for the PS fluid flush.

I tried to find it, to no avail. Could you link the article?

[ShawFM]

I tried to find it, to no avail. Could you link the article?

Here's a good link for you to look at.

[bob12312357]

It takes 5 minutes with 4 of those watching the fluid drain, even easier with the front bumper off and def should be done with putting the intercooler on as you will have 2 replace the hose clamps anyway.