Is it a good idea to bring my Volvo s40 1.9t to Jiffy Lube for an oil change, and if so, is there a type of filter or oil that I should recommend they use?
2007-02-04 16:34:42 · 13 answers · asked by Crazy Gopher 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Speaking as a mechanic... Jiffy Lube can do it with no problem... (and no I don't work there, just very familiar with them) just make sure you not getting the kid that doesn't know his *** from a hole in the ground. Ask for the synthetic oils... a decent Jiffy Lube will also top off the other fluids and tell you if your air filter etc. need changing. I don't know where these folks are taking their cars... but if you feel like something isn't right tell the stores manager. Some people exaggerate about their experiences too... for example... if the car has been running... when you check the oil level after you shut it off it won't read full... it will read way over full cause the oil is splashed around by the crankshaft and connecting rods... If you get an oil change and they don't change the filter... you go straight to the manager and demand a refund in front of other customers... he will take care of it, and probably fire the kid, and no place washes the filter... if he has a friend that is cleaning off filters trying to make them look like they been replaced... then they are stealing the new ones for themselves and the manager should be told and Better Business Association should be notified
2007-02-04 17:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by Sentimental Treasures Photo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volvo S40 Oil Filter
2016-10-15 22:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by mckown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drive a junker and I wouldn't trust Jiffy Lube to change my oil. I do my own. If you know how to use a wrench and can be taught to sell air filters and wipers as add ons you can get a job there. Look closely, two weeks ago that person may have asked you if you want fries with that. Fram filters are good, any brand name oil is good. The most important thing is to change it often.
2007-02-04 16:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister lost about 2 quarts of oil on her garage floor because JIFFY LUBE did not tighten the oil filter to specifications.
After we took it back in, they argued with me and told me that they never tighten these with a tool - only by hand. While standing there, they checked the oil and said that the dipstick read "FULL". I pulled it out, wiped it off and had them read it again. They saw that it was not full.
I gave then 15 minutes to do the job over and get it right this time. No problems since, but they will not see my sister in there again.
JIFFY LUBE BAD! If you go there, request that they tighten the oil filter to specs and prove to you that they did.
If you can do it yourself (it's not difficult), WIX oil filters are the best, and you can't go wrong with Quaker State oil.
2007-02-04 16:48:33 · answer #4 · answered by sk33t3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes jiffy will do, Use the recommended viscosity for your vehicle as to the filter washing I have done alot of oil changes and ya just cant wash an oil filter
2007-02-04 16:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by SUPERSTAR X 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got mine done at jiffy lube and it cost me $118 because I was told I needed a special oil Valvoline 5w30
Im a wary consumer now because of the SCREWING I got from jifft lube. also if you do it yourself you can use royal purple or amsoil and get a real good quality oil. thanks JIFFY LUBE for screwing the handicapped guy ME!!!
2014-09-16 01:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by blakely 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a Volvo dealer.
It might cost you $65 but they will have the right filter and oil for it.
2007-02-04 16:49:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oil change is a do it yourselfer, most places get the cheapest of oil and some will actually just wash ur oil filter and throw it back in, i know this because my buddy works at the repair station at a super walmart, yep thats right another reason to hate super low prices.
2007-02-04 16:39:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would never go to jiffy lube they use penzoil so unless you dont want your car in a few years sure go there find a place with qauker state or valvoline grease monkey has em
2007-02-04 18:36:34 · answer #9 · answered by a guy with many answers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt take my car there agian! i had a weird feeling that they didnt do something so i checked under the hood and the oil filter was the same one that i put on it 3 months ago. i wouldnt go there!
2007-02-04 16:39:38 · answer #10 · answered by piggylover_850 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋