Why I ceased having my engine oil changed by the dealer: Typically, the low man on the totem pole gets oil changing duty. "Hey, you, yeah you, when you're done
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04-29-2009, 07:41 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Why I Ceased Having My Engine Oil Changed by the Dealer
Why I ceased having my engine oil changed by the dealer:
*Mind you, if Joe Six Pack drinks dark beer, then he's cool; if he drinks piss-water light beer, then he's not. **For those of you who actually work at a Service Department and take pride in your work—this is not regarding you, and I commend you, but your type is few and far between.
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04-29-2009, 07:45 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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That's the way I feel also!
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04-29-2009, 08:27 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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True. I'm always so nervous when I take my car to the dealership service. I'm always thinking someone is not paying attention and making a mistake on my car. I took my car for first oil change to the dealer because it was free of charge . I don't think I'm taking it in anymore. I will do my own.
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Planning on doing my first oil change myself this weekend. Either one of you guys use royal purple??
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04-29-2009, 08:49 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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I agree. But anytime i have anything done to my car, i ALWAYS WATCH THEM. Stand there, right next to my car, while they work on it, i dont care what there doing. If they tell you you cant be there, just ask them if there paying for your car, im sure they will shut up.
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I believe that MiniCobra1 is using Royal Purple. You might want to contact him about his thoughts on it.
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Youre allowed to be in the work area? Any dealer around me will not allow you into the maitenice bay unless they escort you to your car to show you a "problem".
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04-29-2009, 10:52 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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Most shop in NJ won't allow customer in the work area due to "Insurance reason". Their (dealers/shops) insurance only covers their employees in case of an accident (i.e. lift failure/accident etc). My previous Nissan dealer had a glass window that I can see. This new one, got solid wall . I can't even see anything
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04-29-2009, 10:57 PM | #13 (permalink) |
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I would hate to buy a car from a dealer and fear taking it in for service. It's nice to have a little faith that the dealer's service department will take care of you when you bring your car in for work.
I don't worry about oil changes because a) an untrained monkey can change oil and a filter, b) my dealer confirmed that they use Nissan's recommended ester oil on these cars, and c) I get free service for a year. After that I will consider doing the work on my own simply because I enjoy it... but I never fear that they are going to treat my car like crap while they throw their poo at each other.
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Personally I just enjoy working on my car. So I will do most of the work to it, unless I do not have the tech know-how.
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