Did they change my oil?

elmz · 01-23-2010, 05:18 PM

I just got back from a local Nissan dealer for an oil change. And for good measure, I always check the dip stick to make sure they put enough. But the first thing I noticed was how DARK the oil WAS. It looked just like it did before the oil change. So my question is, is Nissan Ester oil suppose to be dark?

I just realized I posted this in the wrong section...please feel free to move.

AK370Z · 01-23-2010, 07:29 PM

I don't think it's suppose to look black at all. That's interesting ...Either they drove your car after the oil change or they didn't change the oil at all! Speaking from my experience with my local Nissan dealer with my previous Zs, I wouldn't be surprised if one of the above is true.

Keep us posted. Did your remember your mileage prior to dropping the car off?

spearfish25 · 01-23-2010, 07:37 PM

The oil will darken up with a few hundred miles of driving, but just after the oil change it should still be nice and amber. Either they didn't drain it all or they didn't change it. Just another reason to avoid having those idiots touch your car.

rudi · 01-23-2010, 07:39 PM

Did they change the oil filter? This may cause some of the colouration you experienced.

kannibul · 01-23-2010, 07:44 PM

Tip - mark the filter with a sharpe before you take it in.

If they don't change the filter, more than likely they didn't drain the oil.

frost · 01-23-2010, 07:47 PM

I'm always weary of everyone. If I can't watch them work through the window or something, I don't leave my car there.

Trips · 01-23-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

Tip - mark the filter with a sharpe before you take it in.

If they don't change the filter, more than likely they didn't drain the oil.

Isn't a pain in the ass just to get to it? if that's the case you might as well change it yourself...

Trips · 01-23-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I'm always weary of everyone. If I can't watch them work through the window or something, I don't leave my car there.

excellent advice

Zsteve · 01-23-2010, 07:51 PM

go back and complain to the manager and have them change it again and if they dont call Nissan Corp and complain. I dont think they changed it and you paid $100 right.

jpit · 01-23-2010, 08:39 PM

Nissan ester is gold similar to every other oil (except Arco graphite, which I haven't seen for years). Should stay that way for at least 500-750 miles. Doesn't sound as if they really changed it.

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2010, 08:41 PM

Yep. I would go back and politely tell the service manager that you believe the oil wasn't changed. State your reasoning and politely ask that they change the oil under your supervision, or refund you for the "service." If they don't comply with your demands, take it up with Nissan corporate OR the local media.

Zsteve · 01-23-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yep. I would go back and politely tell the service manager that you believe the oil wasn't changed. State your reasoning and politely ask that they change the oil under your supervision, or refund you for the "service." If they don't comply with your demands, take it up with Nissan corporate OR the local media.

In augusta ga there is a tv channel that loves to do stories like this on tv and make the bad guys look reallllllly bad. DO IT DO IT.

OP Also the guy thats changing your oil is some young kid off the street thats not getting paid worth a **** and doesnt care about the quality of his work and prolly doesnt care if he gets fired or not. You dont get the older more professional guy for oil changes. I went to a local shop that I trust with the products and watched him change the oil. I used Mobil 1 syn and he charged $20 bucks for labor.

OldGuy · 01-23-2010, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsteve

In augusta ga there is a tv channel that loves to do stories like this on tv and make the bad guys look reallllllly bad. DO IT DO IT.

OP Also the guy thats changing your oil is some young kid off the street thats not getting paid worth a **** and doesnt care about the quality of his work and prolly doesnt care if he gets fired or not. You dont get the older more professional guy for oil changes. I went to a local shop that I trust with the products and watched him change the oil. I used Mobil 1 syn and he charged $20 bucks for labor.

My experienced mechanic charges me only $15 when I bring my own oil and filter. Dealership can be avoided for simple things like oil changes.

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2010, 09:49 PM

It's so easy to DIY I wonder why so many people don't.

Trips · 01-23-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's so easy to DIY I wonder why so many people don't.

Some are just Lazy!!!

01-23-2010, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	Did they change my oil? I just got back from a local Nissan dealer for an oil change. And for good measure, I always check the dip stick to make sure they put enough. But the first thing I noticed was how DARK the oil WAS. It looked just like it did before the oil change. So my question is, is Nissan Ester oil suppose to be dark? I just realized I posted this in the wrong section...please feel free to move. Last edited by elmz; 01-23-2010 at 05:21 PM.

01-23-2010, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I don't think it's suppose to look black at all. That's interesting ...Either they drove your car after the oil change or they didn't change the oil at all! Speaking from my experience with my local Nissan dealer with my previous Zs, I wouldn't be surprised if one of the above is true. Keep us posted. Did your remember your mileage prior to dropping the car off? __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

01-23-2010, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	The oil will darken up with a few hundred miles of driving, but just after the oil change it should still be nice and amber. Either they didn't drain it all or they didn't change it. Just another reason to avoid having those idiots touch your car. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

01-23-2010, 07:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	go back and complain to the manager and have them change it again and if they dont call Nissan Corp and complain. I dont think they changed it and you paid $100 right. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

01-23-2010, 08:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yep. I would go back and politely tell the service manager that you believe the oil wasn't changed. State your reasoning and politely ask that they change the oil under your supervision, or refund you for the "service." If they don't comply with your demands, take it up with Nissan corporate OR the local media. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-23-2010, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 16	Did they change the oil filter? This may cause some of the colouration you experienced.

01-23-2010, 07:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	Tip - mark the filter with a sharpe before you take it in. If they don't change the filter, more than likely they didn't drain the oil.

01-23-2010, 07:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I'm always weary of everyone. If I can't watch them work through the window or something, I don't leave my car there.

01-23-2010, 08:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	Nissan ester is gold similar to every other oil (except Arco graphite, which I haven't seen for years). Should stay that way for at least 500-750 miles. Doesn't sound as if they really changed it.

01-23-2010, 09:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It's so easy to DIY I wonder why so many people don't. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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