Did they change my oil?

Strangler · 01-23-2010, 09:04 PM

This exact thing happened to my parents. I guess the oil changing place took so long and my parents keep complaining and next thing you know when you take the car home, the oil is dark as hell. Lesson learned here is dont be cheap and go to the lower oil changing place because it might look a little shady like this place. And the last advice is never complain or try to rush them because they can do things you dont want them to do.

elmz · 01-24-2010, 12:01 AM

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll try to answer everyones questions.

Why I don't just do it myself?
Well, I don't have a garage like I used to, and I don't have the time to do it. I'm trying to make it out to the Fontana event at Cal Speedway on Tue.

Age of the mechanic(s)?
I'm not sure because I only talked to the service rep. I hear what you're saying, but I'm not the type to discriminate.

Anyway, I'm going to call the Dealer tomorrow and tell them what I've noticed. I'm going to insist that I come over and they inspect it themselves and tell me if the oil should be that dark.

AK370Z · 01-24-2010, 12:11 AM

Please keep us posted.

m4a1mustang · 01-24-2010, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmz

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll try to answer everyones questions.

Why I don't just do it myself?
Well, I don't have a garage like I used to, and I don't have the time to do it. I'm trying to make it out to the Fontana event at Cal Speedway on Tue.

Age of the mechanic(s)?
I'm not sure because I only talked to the service rep. I hear what you're saying, but I'm not the type to discriminate.

Anyway, I'm going to call the Dealer tomorrow and tell them what I've noticed. I'm going to insist that I come over and they inspect it themselves and tell me if the oil should be that dark.

Low-dollar, low-value tasks are reserved for the low-dollar employees. Junior techs are going to get the oil change jobs if they are available. A kid changed my oil when I went in for my free service. He couldn't have been older than 18, but I could watch through the window and he did a good job.

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01-23-2010, 09:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 17	This exact thing happened to my parents. I guess the oil changing place took so long and my parents keep complaining and next thing you know when you take the car home, the oil is dark as hell. Lesson learned here is dont be cheap and go to the lower oil changing place because it might look a little shady like this place. And the last advice is never complain or try to rush them because they can do things you dont want them to do.

01-24-2010, 12:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 19	Thanks for the input everyone. I'll try to answer everyones questions. Why I don't just do it myself? Well, I don't have a garage like I used to, and I don't have the time to do it. I'm trying to make it out to the Fontana event at Cal Speedway on Tue. Age of the mechanic(s)? I'm not sure because I only talked to the service rep. I hear what you're saying, but I'm not the type to discriminate. Anyway, I'm going to call the Dealer tomorrow and tell them what I've noticed. I'm going to insist that I come over and they inspect it themselves and tell me if the oil should be that dark.