Why take oil to the dealer?
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Why take oil to the dealer?
I've noticed some of you take your own oil to the dealer when you get the oil changed. Why?? Don't they use Honda/Mobile oil at the dealer?
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Re: Why take oil to the dealer?
Originally posted by AntsAreCrap
I've noticed some of you take your own oil to the dealer when you get the oil changed. Why?? Don't they use Honda/Mobile oil at the dealer?
I've noticed some of you take your own oil to the dealer when you get the oil changed. Why?? Don't they use Honda/Mobile oil at the dealer?
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yeah, who knows what tyep of oil they use...i bring in my own mobil 1 oil i get from walmart $18 for 5 quarts....dealership charges me $5/quart for ~ 5 quarts so i save a few bucks too....
one thing that bothers me is how do we really know they use the oil u bring in????? i guess we'll never know...
one thing that bothers me is how do we really know they use the oil u bring in????? i guess we'll never know...
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Originally posted by minla007
yeah, who knows what tyep of oil they use...i bring in my own mobil 1 oil i get from walmart $18 for 5 quarts....dealership charges me $5/quart for ~ 5 quarts so i save a few bucks too....
one thing that bothers me is how do we really know they use the oil u bring in????? i guess we'll never know...
yeah, who knows what tyep of oil they use...i bring in my own mobil 1 oil i get from walmart $18 for 5 quarts....dealership charges me $5/quart for ~ 5 quarts so i save a few bucks too....
one thing that bothers me is how do we really know they use the oil u bring in????? i guess we'll never know...
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Originally posted by minla007
yeah, who knows what tyep of oil they use...i bring in my own mobil 1 oil i get from walmart $18 for 5 quarts....dealership charges me $5/quart for ~ 5 quarts so i save a few bucks too....
one thing that bothers me is how do we really know they use the oil u bring in????? i guess we'll never know...
yeah, who knows what tyep of oil they use...i bring in my own mobil 1 oil i get from walmart $18 for 5 quarts....dealership charges me $5/quart for ~ 5 quarts so i save a few bucks too....
one thing that bothers me is how do we really know they use the oil u bring in????? i guess we'll never know...
If you really are that concerned about the dealer "stealing" the "good" oil, and putting the "bulk" stuff, go find a "quick lube"/"Jiffy Lube"/or local gas station where you can watch from the back of the work bay.
No more guessing (Just pick up a Honda (or your favorite filter brand) and your favorite oil) and watch them put the stuff in.
BTW -- most of the dealers I've used in my life have bought oil in bulk. (I also know of a case where our family’s Mercedes was NOT touched down in Orange County, So Cal -- they left in the ALL of the previous parts and did NOT change the oil for a total charge of $450.00) (Sorry to feed your paranoia...)
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What is a good weight for our cars? I drive in SoCal and know little to nothing about oil weight. I did, however, buy 4 quarts 10W40 Mobil One last time I went to the dealer. I contemplated 20W50, but wouldn't know if it would make a difference or not.
Also, next time I go in for service, should I buy the Mobil One oil filter as well?
vash
Also, next time I go in for service, should I buy the Mobil One oil filter as well?
vash
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Originally posted by vash
What is a good weight for our cars? I drive in SoCal and know little to nothing about oil weight. I did, however, buy 4 quarts 10W40 Mobil One last time I went to the dealer. I contemplated 20W50, but wouldn't know if it would make a difference or not.
Also, next time I go in for service, should I buy the Mobil One oil filter as well?
vash
What is a good weight for our cars? I drive in SoCal and know little to nothing about oil weight. I did, however, buy 4 quarts 10W40 Mobil One last time I went to the dealer. I contemplated 20W50, but wouldn't know if it would make a difference or not.
Also, next time I go in for service, should I buy the Mobil One oil filter as well?
vash
I bring 5-quarts as I always have the filter changed.
Oil Change Spec:
4.2 US qt. (without filter)
4.6 US qt. (with filter)
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Re: Why take oil to the dealer?
Originally posted by AntsAreCrap
I've noticed some of you take your own oil to the dealer when you get the oil changed. Why?? Don't they use Honda/Mobile oil at the dealer?
I've noticed some of you take your own oil to the dealer when you get the oil changed. Why?? Don't they use Honda/Mobile oil at the dealer?
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because dealer only use regular mineral engine.second if they carriy full syn oil.that will be very expensive.so that is why i bring my own mobil 1 full syn oil to dealer,every time i change my oil.
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Well now I'm confused. I thought we didn't change our oil for 7500 miles because we use synthetic oil in our engines. But, if the dealer is putting in regular oil isn't that going to damage the engine?
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Originally posted by AntsAreCrap
Well now I'm confused. I thought we didn't change our oil for 7500 miles because we use synthetic oil in our engines. But, if the dealer is putting in regular oil isn't that going to damage the engine?
Well now I'm confused. I thought we didn't change our oil for 7500 miles because we use synthetic oil in our engines. But, if the dealer is putting in regular oil isn't that going to damage the engine?
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Originally posted by Vampyre
Or, how about changing the oil yourself. I've never changed oil before the GP or the CL-S and it's very easy on our cars. It takes me 30 minutes tops.
Or, how about changing the oil yourself. I've never changed oil before the GP or the CL-S and it's very easy on our cars. It takes me 30 minutes tops.
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Originally posted by CO-CL-S
If you change it yourself, don't forget to stop by the dealer and get a new washer..
If you change it yourself, don't forget to stop by the dealer and get a new washer..
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Originally posted by Vampyre
I did, and paid .25 cents a washer, just to realize they're metal washers and don't really need to be replaced, EVERY oil change! The one on the car had no disfiguration or damage and was completely reusable. I think maybe every other or third change.
I did, and paid .25 cents a washer, just to realize they're metal washers and don't really need to be replaced, EVERY oil change! The one on the car had no disfiguration or damage and was completely reusable. I think maybe every other or third change.
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