02-15-2026, 10:48 PM
I think you’ve received a ton of great info already. I didn’t get a chance to response until now, but will still offer my video I made about an Annual Maintenance (PM) at Newell.
It seemed to be well received and answered questions many people never thought about.
With the cost of fluids, and now labor at $185/hr. you can expect more than the $3500 in Labor charges on my 2024 PM.
Newell’s parts are insanely expensive…and that’s sugar-coating it. I’m not going to list all the examples, but just know that the seemingly simple things will blow you mind and send you running for alternative sources. Sometimes that works out, rarely are they the same, and never are they cheaper. They are usually gracious if you have your own supplied item. I did that with LED strips recently. However, some things are made custom by them, like the SS exhaust tips…those are $800 a side!
So, the high-end products are brutal to replace, and one of the biggest threats coming our way is the discontinuation of so many unique parts! From door actuators to HELLA lights to the SilverLeaf glass dash; when those are no longer available, we’re gonna be in a world of hurt.
Hope this helps. Here is my video for you; 3 years ago, but still relevant of you factor inflation of at least 150%.
It seemed to be well received and answered questions many people never thought about.
With the cost of fluids, and now labor at $185/hr. you can expect more than the $3500 in Labor charges on my 2024 PM.
Newell’s parts are insanely expensive…and that’s sugar-coating it. I’m not going to list all the examples, but just know that the seemingly simple things will blow you mind and send you running for alternative sources. Sometimes that works out, rarely are they the same, and never are they cheaper. They are usually gracious if you have your own supplied item. I did that with LED strips recently. However, some things are made custom by them, like the SS exhaust tips…those are $800 a side!
So, the high-end products are brutal to replace, and one of the biggest threats coming our way is the discontinuation of so many unique parts! From door actuators to HELLA lights to the SilverLeaf glass dash; when those are no longer available, we’re gonna be in a world of hurt.
Hope this helps. Here is my video for you; 3 years ago, but still relevant of you factor inflation of at least 150%.
Steve & Janice Vance
2015 Newell #1524
Glendora, CA