Place to get Oil Changes
 

Anyone know of a reputable place to get an oil change other than a dealer? I don't care if I have to bring my own oil to get what I want; I just want someone I can trust than knows what they're doing. Somewhere around Manassas is best for me.

Your garage!

Anywhere, really. Probably a place where you can watch the tech work would be best.

Come out to our Saturday meets in Fairfax!!!

couldnt have said it anybetter.

Your Dealer
 

Your dealer is still the best place to have your oil changed...........

The reason I say that is the tech there has been factory trained to work on your Nissan. Outsiders and independents have not been factory trained to all aspects of your car. Now some of you can say what you want about the Dealership, but they still know your car better than anyone.........................
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I don't have a place to change it myself, so I go to the dealer. So far so good, knock on wood... ;-)

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Most techs I've seen working on cars for something simple like an oil change are often not even of drinking age... enthusiasts reading the forums know more about the car before it even hits the lots than these guys do after a year of working on them. That said, it's a freakin' oil change! It doesn't take a rocket scientist to empty oil and refill it... but there are plenty enough idiots out there (young AND old) who forget to tighten the bolt, forget to refill, etc.



Randy, I just suggested P-tuning in Manassas in another thread for a good speed shop. I don't know if they advertise specifically for oil changes, but they obviously have to do it as part of their normal service work, so give 'em a ring and see if they'll do it.

You may be correct................
 

You may be correct. Our local Chevrolet dealer use the area high school students that are in Auto Technology Class (fancy name for Auto Mechanics Class in my day) in the Oil change area under the supervision of an ASME certified Tech. BTW most of these kids have been motor heads since they could walk.

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:iagree: Plus is freaking cold!

for those who take your car to the dealer..how much do you pay for an oil change?

Thanks all for the discussion. My take is that I've got better things to do than change oil myself. My experience with my Harley has been that you can find a certified mechanic outside of a dealership and save money, trust them more, and still get good service. On the other hand, my '03 F-150 gets oil changes and tires a Walmart, obviously not a good option for a Z.

On the same note, how's the experience with Sheehy Nissan? Are they competent?

I used to get charge like $15.00 to $20.00 for the labor in my old 350. I took the oil and filter myself and asked them for the empty containers back. ;)

Hi Lance,

I called the local dealer and they said about 74.00 to do the oil change

is this around what you end up paying at the dealer?

Thanks,
Jay

$85 I think using the Ester Oil they provide. They f'd my car up though last time, so I'm considering just having AAM do it.

This is about right.