Stealership and Oil

[ShowSStopper]

I use the same Valvoline quick change I have for many years with many cars.

I'm 15 feet from my car and watch them open the bottles and pour in the full synthetic.

If i can't see it, I don't believe it.

[5thGenCamaroKid]

Originally Posted by clg_98ta

Remember that the guy that does oil changes at a dealership is normally not one of the certified techs... he's usually the most inexperienced guy in the shop. I would trust a quick change shop as much or more than a dealers service dept to change my oil...

FWIW, I've always changed my own oil, but I have gone to quick change shops (for state inspections) and watched the techs while I waited.

That's an overgeneralization and not always the case.

OP, my advice is to do what makes you feel comfortable. If a dealership is where you want to have your car serviced, then do it there. Whether you buy your own oil and pay for their labor services or get the whole thing, soup to nuts, from them...in the end, it's what makes you comfortable that counts. If quick lubes are your thing, have at them. I don't personally trust them and would take my car to my dealer without hesitation.

[Sir Nuke]

I personally DIY......I have been doing my maintance, like oil changes myself for over 30 years.....it has nothing to do with my not trusting the dealership, as I know a nmumber of people that work there....I'd just rather do it myself.

NOW..........a couple of folks here mentioned that they don't have the means of disposing of the oil......so just so ya know.....you can take your used oil to ANY Wal-Mart FREE of charge.

[IceRS]

I always trust the dealer for oil changes and warranty work. Now after saying that, I like to save a buck or two, and Jiffy Lube costs $56 to the dealers $40. And as stated above, there is a paper trail for issues if they ever arise.

[SM0KE]

Originally Posted by Meltdownaverted

You just got this beautiful brand new car with all that wonderful warranty
having the dealership service it is the best way to ensure your warranty cannot be questioned

Warranty
Most of us dont have warranties.

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by crateish

Dealership. First change was on the house as a promotion, second change (yesterday) was $40.

I have road hazard coverage on my tires and got them to remove a nail from my rear, left tire. Didn't penetrate.

In and out in about half an hour or so.

No complaints here.

That's excellent that your dealership was able to do this quickly for you! If you would like me to express any praise to your dealership, please feel free to contact me with any details. I am sure they would love the feedback!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

[robsls3]

Do all myself. Take used oil to pepboys or the ripoff jiffy lube on the corner. I pay them $1 a jug to dispose of it.

[vroomapunk]

My main thing isnt trusting the dealer to put premimum in it, which I dont trust 100%, I dont trust them not to scratch my car, inside or out.

I know 100% that I will not mess up an oil change, they can mess up the oil (amount/grade), the filter, scratching something, giving me a complimentary car wash with swirls on accident, etc

[5thGenCamaroKid]

Originally Posted by vroomapunk

My main thing isnt trusting the dealer to put premimum in it, which I dont trust 100%, I dont trust them not to scratch my car, inside or out.

I know 100% that I will not mess up an oil change, they can mess up the oil (amount/grade), the filter, scratching something, giving me a complimentary car wash with swirls on accident, etc

Seriously? It's put on the RPO that they use Mobil 1...and you're worried about them messing it up? I know at my dealership, Mobil 1 isn't pumped out of a central location...it requires the technician to go to the parts counter and get quarts of oil just like you'd get from your local auto store. As for the complimentary wash - tell them not to do it.

[CUONCRS]

Originally Posted by JoansDriver

Here's a question. I bought my car at a Ford dealership *used. Should I take it there to be serviced, since that's where I take my wifes Fiesta or, should I take it to a GM dealership?

Sorry to hijack the thread, but it seems a little overkill to open a 2nd thread with such a similar question.

This is funny, same thing with me.

I Was supposed to get the first oil change for free, but I was betting that they wouldn't use Mobil 1, and that's what I wanted. Talked a friend into helping me change it myself, because the cost is much higher to get someone else to do it. Bad enough it's 8 quarts!

It was REALLY easy (never done my own oil, but have done several smaller projects), and you can bet I will be doing my own from now on, and my wife's car, too.

Ramps are easier, but jack and stands will work, too.

Disposal is easy, just take it to any auto parts store.

And buy one of these:

[Dupontdon24]

And oh yea, the oily palm prints on my fricken hood and door! They did have a black supercharged ss that was badass though.

[Bonanza7]

Originally Posted by Kayon_2489

So Ive been reading on here that not many ppl on here trust going to the dealership for oil changes because lack of knowledge and fear of being jipped into paying for something that was unnecessary or worst the car actually getting damaged.

So my question is where do YOU get your oil changed?


For the ones that change their own...I dont trust myself enough to change it myself

Anyone who has changed their own oil even once can show you how to do a C5. Easiest and cleanest oil change I have ever done. Less that 10 minutes, start to finish.

[Bonanza7]

Originally Posted by CUONCRS

This is funny, same thing with me.

I Was supposed to get the first oil change for free, but I was betting that they wouldn't use Mobil 1, and that's what I wanted. Talked a friend into helping me change it myself, because the cost is much higher to get someone else to do it. Bad enough it's 8 quarts!

It was REALLY easy (never done my own oil, but have done several smaller projects), and you can bet I will be doing my own from now on, and my wife's car, too.

Ramps are easier, but jack and stands will work, too.

Disposal is easy, just take it to any auto parts store.



And buy one of these:

Disposal? Hmm..I use mine for weed and ant killer. Works great for both

[SSBlack]

I don't let the chick that answers the phone at my dentist's office give me Novocaine shots, or drill my teeth.

Sure, the oil change techs at the dealer aren't the highest level techs, but better they change it than someone that may have just walked in off the streets at a quick change place.

As for TSB's, the dealer will check for any IF you have an issue. There are hundreds of TSB's. They don't pull EVERY TSB on every car. So, that thought doesn't hold water.

But if the dealer screws up somehow, much better paper trail.