Do not pay $159.95 for a dealer emission service limited to a fuel-injector flush and a fuel-filter check. That price is not justified if the vehicle has not failed an emissions inspection and scheduled maintenance has been followed. If cleaning is still wanted, compare a local shop for an injector flush, often about $60-80, and ask about throttle-body cleaning. A correctly performed service may improve power and mileage.
The owner asked whether a dealer emission service priced at $159.95 was necessary on a vehicle with regular maintenance and no major problems. An expert explained that emissions services are intended to verify emissions components, support performance, and reduce emissions, and warned that some shops perform only part of the work. The owner later confirmed the dealer package included only a fuel-injector flush and fuel-filter check. The expert then said that price was not worthwhile, noted injector-cleaning solution costs about $20-40 and a local flush may cost $60-80, and said a filter check may amount to little more than an inspection. The expert added that this service is usually performed after a failed emissions inspection and that proper service may improve power and mileage.
