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09-09-2010, 09:29 PM
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Drives: 2011 Mustang V6 Automatic Join Date: May 2010
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Oil change today at dealer ... question
With 4,000 miles on the car, I decided to bring it to the dealer for an oil change (Oil Life Monitor said I still had 35% left - LOL).
Guy said they would use a synthetic blend oil. I said the car doesn't call for that, but they said that's what they liked to use. I said fine, so the 5k service was $80. He gave me $10 off, and I had a $25 credit from before so with tax I only paid ~$50. Question: Are the dealers telling you guys to use a synthetic blend as well?
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09-09-2010, 09:39 PM
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Mine was going to put in regular oil but I insisted on Mobil1. The V6 doesn't have to have synthetic, but it doesn't hurt. They should have given you the option though.
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09-09-2010, 09:41 PM
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Drives: Sold c7, in the market! Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: San Jose, CA
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synthetic is always better. and in our cars its recommended.
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09-09-2010, 09:44 PM
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Always use synthetic oil man.
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09-09-2010, 10:20 PM
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I have no life
Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010
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I agree... Synthetic is the way to go... I use that extra money for better oil, and just change the oil myself. It's a no brainer. =)
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09-09-2010, 10:26 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS ABM Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sugar Land, TX
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Dealers don't just force a customer to buy synthetic oil...its the customers choice...ur dealer just wanted to make some more money off of you...they should have given you the option...
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1100 Order accepted at dealer: 9/15/2009 - NPGV41. 2000 Order accepted by GM: 9/29/2009 3000 Accepted By Production Control: 9/30/2009 - TPW 10/26/09 3100 Sequenced:10/12/09 3300 Scheduled For Production:10/13/09 3400 Broadcast:10/22/09 3800 Produced:10/27/09 4000 Available To Ship:10/28/09 4200 Shipped:10/29/09 5000 Delivered To The Dealer:11/09/09 6000 Delivered To Customer:11/12/09 |
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09-09-2010, 10:30 PM
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09-09-2010, 10:41 PM
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Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: May 2010
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Damn it's $80 for synthetic oil to be changed at the dealer?
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09-09-2010, 11:13 PM
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You Can Call Me Jay
Drives: 2010 1LT RJT Manual w/CAI & Solo Join Date: Sep 2009
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I do recommend Mobile 1 after break in though. |
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09-09-2010, 11:28 PM
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Drives: 2011 Mustang V6 Automatic Join Date: May 2010
Location: NY
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Ok guys,
The first 2 pics are the dealer's brochure regarding their recommended maintenance schedule. The 3rd pic is my receipt (I had the 5,000 mile Service done) ...   
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09-09-2010, 11:36 PM
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necessary!..chevy dealer. |
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09-09-2010, 11:40 PM
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Drives: 2010 cgm LS Join Date: Oct 2009
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anything higher and you are getting 'torn" a new butt hole!..look around!..it can be done!..at this price,i figured why do it myself? |
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09-09-2010, 11:43 PM
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Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: May 2010
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09-09-2010, 11:49 PM
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Drives: 2010 cgm LS Join Date: Oct 2009
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1)..change oil and filter..17.99 2)rotate tires 4 tires rotated reset air monitors...6.00 total..(1.50) each fluids don't need checking,but do it yourself!..(free) 3)big engine protection kit?..(w.t.f?)..(lol)..dealer rip!..give it a miss! 4)..brake check?..not necessary!..not at 5,000 miles!..they eyeball 'em when they pull the tires to rotate! 5)..rest of it is just a eyeball check to placate you!..not necessary! 6)total cost 5,000 mile service..about 30.00 with taxes and disposal fee almost forgot!..no lube necessary as it's all sealed underneath at factory nothin' to grease! no zirk fittings! to be truthful,if you are paying that kind of money,you got a"bitch" with your state's consumer protection division! |
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