im in need of a oil change and im feeling kind of lazy to do it myself. when i bought my car, i got a book of free oil changes at the dealer, and i was wondering what kind of Oil do they use? and would it be even worth it to go do it there?
this sounds stupid but
thanks

 

They will put regular oil but you can ask them to upgrade it to synthetic and hopefully you just have to pay for the difference since you have the coupon.

 

why not? i have been servicing my car for 4 yrs at dealership and with zero problem, always clean and no mess

they use honda 5W-20 on your car

 

Free is free. If you want to upgrade there is probably only a minor difference, less than purchasing the 5 qt of oil and filter.

 

One word F-R-E-E! The dealer knows what they are doing. (at least with an oil change) If not mail the coupons to me.

 

Or you can bring your own oil, just in case you don't like the brand they stock.

 

so is the honda 5w-20 good or should i upgrade? thanks

 

I find that changing the oil on the dealer is safe. They use new certified oil for the Honda engine. On the other hand, I had Pep Boys change the oil to my Subaru with Mobil 1 Syntetic and who knows if that's what they put. I can't tell the difference, just can tell that I was charged for it.

 

Don't we run 5W-30 in our cars. I am not big on synthic oil.

 

I'll tell you what I do, since my apartment complex won't let me change my oil in the parking lot.

I go to Wal-Mart and pick up a 5 quart jug of Syntec, then I go to AutoZone or somewhere and get the filter I want (most of the times I get a Bosch, but if they don't have that I spring for a Mobil-1).

Then I found a good independent shop. The guy charges me $5 to have some kid put my car on a lift and put my oil in. Window into the shop from waiting room = extra bonus. This "bring your own oil" thing doesn't work with Firestone shops because the guy told me he is factory owned and has to use his.

But if you're getting them for free from the dealer, no problems with free! Just info for when those free changes run out.