Hi hd72mm,
So I took the car to the dealership, and the code was “P0171”, which is a “lean fuel condition (flow sensor)”. Anyhow, I paid $1,710 for the repair job and the rattling noise and hesitating acceleration symptom is gone, and the car drives like almost new, so I’m quite content – I would still like to breakdown the cost with you and I would appreciate it if you can tell me if I overpaid for anything:
DIAGNOSTIC $220.00 ($110.00/Hour for two hours: Diagnose system, trace code, clear code, replaced mass air flow sensor that had a lean fuel condition, and road test)
- METER SUB-ASSY $213.31
CHANGE DRIVE BELT (No Labor Charge)
- DRIVE BELT, VANE PUMP $12.38
- BELT, V-RIBBED $23.85
REPLACE TIMING BELT
- LABOR $561.46
- PUMP ASSY, WATER $155.26
- BELT, TIMING $73.29
- SEAL, TYPE T OIL $11.93
- SEAL, TYPE T OIL $24.10
- ANTIFREEZE GALLON $28.96
Fuel system service(Pressure clean fuel injectors, combustion chamber, intake valves; clean and reset throttle body. Added concentrated fuel system cleaner to fuel tank)
- Labor $179.95
- Emission Service $69.99
Thanks.