CETAWS6

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I took my TBSS for a warranty repair. When I picked up my SS from chevy dealership, I was told I need a pcm update and air induction service. My SS has 41k on the clock. I bought it used from carmax awhile back with extended warranty as a precaution. So my question is, do you guys think I should get these items mentioned above done to my SS? I think the dealership may try to pull a fast one on me. All I done to my SS is CAI and catback.

PowerShift408

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I would do a little research on it. PCM update maybe. Air induction service, they're trying to screw you on that one.

CETAWS6

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yea i agree. even if i need the pcm update, that should be covered under the warranty so therefore i shouldn't have to come out of pocket.

Dskeet6

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yea I think the pcm update had to do with gm dealers diagnostics..... I think they were having trouble with VATS when they hooked them up


something like that

jimmyblue

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You don't "need" a PCM update unless you're noticing a
problem. If it's just for their convenience, screw 'em.
Air induction service, WTF? I guess that's check for the
weatherstripping, and rat you out if you have a lid?

I'd just stay out of the shop unless you've got a buddy
on the inside. If not, you're just a wallet with feet.

Joshiedoom

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Id tell them to FO personally, a tune and some TB cleaner and air filter will be 10 times cheaper and ten times better.

cpo

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If your Carmax extended used car warranty doesn't cover said recommend services, then show 'em your balloon knot, and push a hard fart.

rholdcroft99

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i have worked for dealerships my entire career, 1994 to present. don't know about the update, unless there is a recall or service bulletin. If thats the case, should be free. A far a the induction service, that is the same thing a throttle body cleaning, and "seafoaming" the engine. on my personal vehilces i do an induction service every 15k miles, cust. vehicle i usually rec. starting around 45k and then 30k there after.
hope this helps

CETAWS6

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Yea, I thought the stealership was trying to take money from me on a pcm update and air induction cleaning service. It's crazy because the SS is basically brand new to me and it runs real good. So I didnt fall for their tricks. But, I did clean my air induction on my TA cause it damn needed it. The gas mileage has improved and the throttle response is on point.