Like JiffyLube, Mobil, etc? Or are they insufficient to good car care?
My car is a 2004 Toyota Camry in excellent condition
2006-08-14 06:59:56 · 13 answers · asked by kittykat1018 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No, never. They are trained to change the oil in less than 10 minutes ( I know, I worked there) and that is not sufficient time for the old oil to drain out of a hot engine. Best was it to take it to someone that will take the time to do it right. Chain places make too many mistakes by rushing.
2006-08-14 07:04:11 · answer #1 · answered by Zef_66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a new car like that I would stick with the dealer. There mechanics are going to be trained properly in the care of your automobile.
Some of these chain places don`t use trained labor. You could end up with the wrong oil filter that lets all your oil drip out in 500 miles. A ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Good luck.
2006-08-14 07:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by bill a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chain places are fine. Find one that does good work, if you are not satisfied find a new place until one works for you. I have a collector car that I change the oil on myself but my other two cars I take to quick change places becuase it's easier. Just make sure to keep all reciepts and paperwork.
2006-08-14 07:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by Adam F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am old school with it. I change my own oil. I guess it is a car(and motorcycle) thing. I have a 06 Camry and two motorcycles.
2006-08-14 07:05:43 · answer #4 · answered by ridingdragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change my own oil, and do most all repairs myself. The mechanics in chain shops don't get paid enough to do oil changes on hot engines, have a heart, do it yourself.
2006-08-14 07:19:54 · answer #5 · answered by Sheila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for just a quick oil change, they are all about the same.
Look for the coupons in the ValPack or sunday papers.
You should never pay more than $15.
2006-08-14 07:04:43 · answer #6 · answered by Chris C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd say go to the dealer for a new car. they dont charge that much, only about $20 for a 4 cylinder and they know exactly what your car needs.
2006-08-14 13:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do. I have a 2005 Toyota Solara and trust them with it.
2006-08-14 07:07:07 · answer #8 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My bf changes the oil & filters in my car.
2006-08-14 07:04:00 · answer #9 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HECK NO, i went to a jiffy lube once, they didn't even put the oil plug back in. i drove around with no oil in my car for quite a while...i can't believe my engine didn't blow up ~~~
2006-08-14 07:07:33 · answer #10 · answered by AMY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋