WAL-MART Oil change
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WAL-MART Oil change
Ok, Im too lazy to change it myself, and the dealer is about 25 miles away, but there is a Walmart oil-change/supercenter close. What does the dealer do that Wally cant. I mean how hard can it be, uncrew, drain, replace filter, pour. I think its $15, and I can buy the Mobil 1 trisynth right there. I believe we use 4 qts, so I would only spend about $30 right? How can they F up?
I obviously would prefer the Acura techs working on it, but, I cant see how anyone could mess up.
I obviously would prefer the Acura techs working on it, but, I cant see how anyone could mess up.
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No new drain plug washer.
Crappy generic oil filter.
Over-tighten oil filter.
Over-tighten and/or strip drain plug.
Spill oil over engine compartment pouring your bottled oil.
etc, etc...
Bottom line, I would trust them.
Crappy generic oil filter.
Over-tighten oil filter.
Over-tighten and/or strip drain plug.
Spill oil over engine compartment pouring your bottled oil.
etc, etc...
Bottom line, I would trust them.
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Originally posted by my99tl
I obviously would prefer the Acura techs working on it, but, I cant see how anyone could mess up.
I obviously would prefer the Acura techs working on it, but, I cant see how anyone could mess up.
Originally posted by 99LagunaTL
No new drain plug washer.
Crappy generic oil filter.
No new drain plug washer.
Crappy generic oil filter.
Originally posted by 99LagunaTL
Over-tighten oil filter.
Spill oil over engine compartment pouring your bottled oil.
etc, etc...
Over-tighten oil filter.
Spill oil over engine compartment pouring your bottled oil.
etc, etc...
#4
Originally posted by johnnyb_s
You can provide these items to them and they will put them on.
You can provide these items to them and they will put them on.
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Bottom line, I would trust them.
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Agreed. It doesn't take a rocket scientist, or a certified Acura tech for that matter, to change the oil in our cars, or for most cars for that matter.
Seriously doubt that any of these will occur. Again, we're not dealing with rocket science here.
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Originally posted by tdoh
Ah, you've apparently never heard of all those Oil Changers or SpeeDee horror stories of oil filler caps or filters left off...
Ah, you've apparently never heard of all those Oil Changers or SpeeDee horror stories of oil filler caps or filters left off...
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When I had my Integra in the early 90s. I took it to an Acura dealer for an oil change and only after I got home that I realized they didn't replace the oil filler cap! I found it sitting on top of the battery and oil was all over the engine compartment. They did clean up the mess after I took it back and they gave me the next 5 oil changes free. My point is, people make mistakes, regardless if they work at Wal-mart or at the dealership. I just made it a habit to check on people's work on my car after they perform it.
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Originally posted by tdoh
Was that a sarcastic comment, and if not, I assume you were referring to the dealer, no?
Ah, you've apparently never heard of all those Oil Changers or SpeeDee horror stories of oil filler caps or filters left off...
Was that a sarcastic comment, and if not, I assume you were referring to the dealer, no?
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Ah, you've apparently never heard of all those Oil Changers or SpeeDee horror stories of oil filler caps or filters left off...
Because I've heard those horror stories, I prefer to do it myself.
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My point was that just because someone works at an Acura dealership doesn't necessarily make them a better oil changer. A competent oil changer is a competent oil changer, wherever they may work.
I will never go to another Quick Lube type place again...it's nothing but a bunch of scuzzy teenagers who are bound to f' something up. I've had greasy palm prints on my car, windows, and leather interior after an oil change at those places. This was before the Acura thank goodness. They've also changed radio stations and/or cd.
I'm 1500 miles from my first oil change on my '03 Acura, and it will be going to the Acura dealership when the times comes, where HOPEFULLY they will be more cautious working in and around my car!
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Originally posted by chuchu
My point is, people make mistakes, regardless if they work at Wal-mart or at the dealership. I just made it a habit to check on people's work on my car after they perform it.
My point is, people make mistakes, regardless if they work at Wal-mart or at the dealership. I just made it a habit to check on people's work on my car after they perform it.
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Re: WAL-MART Oil change
Originally posted by my99tl
Ok, Im too lazy to change it myself, and the dealer is about 25 miles away, but there is a Walmart oil-change/supercenter close. What does the dealer do that Wally cant. I mean how hard can it be, uncrew, drain, replace filter, pour. I think its $15, and I can buy the Mobil 1 trisynth right there. I believe we use 4 qts, so I would only spend about $30 right? How can they F up?
I obviously would prefer the Acura techs working on it, but, I cant see how anyone could mess up.
Ok, Im too lazy to change it myself, and the dealer is about 25 miles away, but there is a Walmart oil-change/supercenter close. What does the dealer do that Wally cant. I mean how hard can it be, uncrew, drain, replace filter, pour. I think its $15, and I can buy the Mobil 1 trisynth right there. I believe we use 4 qts, so I would only spend about $30 right? How can they F up?
I obviously would prefer the Acura techs working on it, but, I cant see how anyone could mess up.
Ive been going to walmart for a while now and never had any issues with them...they do a mobil1 syn. oil change for 30 bucks...who can beat that...Acura charges i think around 60-70 bucks for the same thing....
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Re: Re: WAL-MART Oil change
Originally posted by sqamar95
Ive been going to walmart for a while now and never had any issues with them...they do a mobil1 syn. oil change for 30 bucks...who can beat that...Acura charges i think around 60-70 bucks for the same thing....
Ive been going to walmart for a while now and never had any issues with them...they do a mobil1 syn. oil change for 30 bucks...who can beat that...Acura charges i think around 60-70 bucks for the same thing....
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OK, Discount Auto Parts carries the PureOne PN# PL14459, I will get that one and off to Wally world I go for the $30 Mobil1 o.c.!!
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Originally posted by johnnyb_s
I've heard of quite a few stories like that, especially from places like JiffyLube, which specialize in oil changes! My point was that just because someone works at an Acura dealership doesn't necessarily make them a better oil changer. A competent oil changer is a competent oil changer, wherever they may work.
I've heard of quite a few stories like that, especially from places like JiffyLube, which specialize in oil changes! My point was that just because someone works at an Acura dealership doesn't necessarily make them a better oil changer. A competent oil changer is a competent oil changer, wherever they may work.
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All this oil talk got me to thinking..
I went to my favorite parts store and picked up a blue- OEM filter for $7.
Hope those are ok.
With that said, “Don’t shoot the messenger”
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I went to my favorite parts store and picked up a blue- OEM filter for $7.
Hope those are ok.
With that said, “Don’t shoot the messenger”
Mike Smeezy
Anthracite 2003 TL
Rear Deck Spoiler
H&R Sport Springs
35% Full Tint
3” Exhaust Tips
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Originally posted by Vffr1
All this oil talk got me to thinking..
I went to my favorite parts store and picked up a blue- OEM filter for $7.
All this oil talk got me to thinking..
I went to my favorite parts store and picked up a blue- OEM filter for $7.
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Originally posted by Vffr1
All this oil talk got me to thinking..
I went to my favorite parts store and picked up a blue- OEM filter for $7.
Hope those are ok.
All this oil talk got me to thinking..
I went to my favorite parts store and picked up a blue- OEM filter for $7.
Hope those are ok.
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I don't have a Acura dealership where I go to school in Lubbock, TX and the Honda dealership charges me $10 freaking bucks. I got to get online and order a case or something. it's ridiculous.
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well, all went good. Pure one filter for $6, then to wally world for a $26 Mobil-1 5W-30 4.5 qt change, and they gave me the remaining .5 qt.. I did a quick peak for spills, leaks, pureone filter installed haha, yep, all good.
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oil filters
my99tl said:
That's a smart man.
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I bought and disected many brand name oil filters, just like that oil filter study guy and the honda filters aren't that great.
They are leaps and bounds better than Fram, but they are still use paper as the filter media.
Mobil 1 is my regular filter choice (next to my Amsoil/Hastings Filter), Pure ONE in my opinion is too restrictive.
Has anyone tried a HAMP filter?
It's a Japanese Domestic Market filter that is better, but you cannot find it in the stores here.
I was going to purchase a couple larger ones (same fitment, but larger voulume and filter size)and try them out.
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Thats good to hear. The only issue I might have, is they use the FRAM oil filter. Maybe I'll go buy a mobil1 filter (M-104 for a 99TL???) and use it.
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I bought and disected many brand name oil filters, just like that oil filter study guy and the honda filters aren't that great.
They are leaps and bounds better than Fram, but they are still use paper as the filter media.
Mobil 1 is my regular filter choice (next to my Amsoil/Hastings Filter), Pure ONE in my opinion is too restrictive.
Has anyone tried a HAMP filter?
It's a Japanese Domestic Market filter that is better, but you cannot find it in the stores here.
I was going to purchase a couple larger ones (same fitment, but larger voulume and filter size)and try them out.
makes me sad
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Originally posted by JPritch
I will never go to another Quick Lube type place again...it's nothing but a bunch of scuzzy teenagers who are bound to f' something up. I've had greasy palm prints on my car, windows, and leather interior after an oil change at those places. This was before the Acura thank goodness. They've also changed radio stations and/or cd.
I will never go to another Quick Lube type place again...it's nothing but a bunch of scuzzy teenagers who are bound to f' something up. I've had greasy palm prints on my car, windows, and leather interior after an oil change at those places. This was before the Acura thank goodness. They've also changed radio stations and/or cd.
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