i bought my jeep almost a year ago and i've been doing ALL of my oil changes at the dealer. the dealer is like a 30-minute drive from my house (really out of my way). the manual says go to the dealer, but do i necessarily HAVE to? or could i just go to MIDAS or something?
2007-03-02 11:19:15 · 23 answers · asked by brian f 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Any garage is capable of doing an oil change. It is a very simple procedure, one that you can do yourself if you have the time. I do all my oil changes for half the cost.
2007-03-02 11:25:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you need to think beyond the oil change itself. every manufacturer allows dealerships a certain amount of "goodwill", repairs outside of warranty period. the criteria for getting the goodwill if you should need it down the road??? 1. Have you maintained the vehicle and can prove it. 2. Did you have maintenance performed at a DEALER. 3. are you a "current/repeat customer of the dealership? If these three are answered yes and you dont go in bad mouthing the product, you can get a lot of things done at the dealer and save yourself alot more than a few bucks difference in oil change prices. Last week I personally authorized a new engine on a truck with 72k miles on it and no extended warranty. I see it all of the time in car dealership service departments. I would go to the dealer.
2007-03-02 12:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by 24Fan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't HAVE to go to the dealer for an oil change.
It's a good idea to do so, however.
It's not uncommon for some garages to over-tighten the seal and it will develop a crack where you can get an oil leak, and if you engine gets damaged as a result, you will be fully protected by the dealership's warranty of the job.
My mom took it to a local garage and they did just that. The engine burned out and they refused to accept responsability. She had to pay $5000 for a new engine. The dealership wouldn't cover the damages under warranty because they weren't the ones who performed the service (obviously)
Careful!
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2007-03-02 11:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can do it all on your own. Steps below.
1. Get more oil and a new oil filter for the recamened for your vechice.
2. Get some stands for your vechice's front end to raise (I think ramps).
3. Drain the old oil into an oil pan.
4. Replace old oil filter with the new one.
5. After tighening the oil fitler, fill the right amount of oil in the engine and your done and good for 3,000 more miles.
O yeah, make sure the engine is cold so you don't burn yourself. It's easy. Don't forget to check the antifreeze (make sure the engine is cold before removing the cap!!!!), brake fluied, windshield fluied, and tire pressure too.
2007-03-02 11:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by Robby M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest going to any new car dealer instead of a quick oil change or Midas. - Keep your receipts.- Dodge can't tell you where to have it changed. I'm sure new car dealers are more conscientious. If it were up to me you should do it your self and keep receipts of the oil and filter purchased at the time of the change.
2007-03-02 11:49:02 · answer #5 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All manuals tell you to go to the dealer because they want your money. easist thing to do if find out some of the places your friend use and try one of them.Just be sure it is a reputable place. Midas would probably do a fine job.
2007-03-02 11:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by David W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly area in owing to Pennzoil, you may take your motor vehicle everywhere to have the oil replaced or do it your self. merely save all place of work artwork and receipts. contained in the 80's Pennzoil sued and gained antagonistic to Ford Motor Co. Ford no longer merely claimed you may want to do it at broking yet in addition they required you to apply motor craft oil and filters merely. I cant submit to in ideas the case call yet I artwork for Pennzoil and remember all of it accurate. contained in the top the courts ruled that an automaker can no longer regulate the position you get your oil replaced nor can they make you take advantage of a particular style of oil. the merely exception to that rule is the more recent automobiles that require synthetic like the corvette to tutor one. The cap says Mobil a million yet you should use any synthetic oil.
2016-11-27 01:00:30 · answer #7 · answered by hirschfeld 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can do it yourself, if you like - without hurting the warranty. They can't force you to use the dealer. Those companies that encourage owners to use the dealer (like BMW) include this kind of basic maintenance in the initial price of the vehicle. That way, you'll take it to them, since you've already paid for it.
2007-03-02 11:25:59 · answer #8 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not have to go to the dealer, you can take it to Grease Monkey or Firestone or any ASE certified company...The manual says that only to support the dealers..Just make sure you keep your receipts from the other places if you do decide to take it there...
2007-03-02 11:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you don't NEED to go to a dealer for a simple oil change. it can be done at home in the driveay, yard whatever or taken to the local garage and have it done but for higher cost but cheaper than a dealer
2007-03-02 11:58:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋