Oil Change at dealership

polarity · 09-21-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by awesomez

Oil changes at reputable dealerships generally range from $80-90 with ester oil. My guess is you didn't get ester oil because only about 1 person working in a garage at a typical dealership knows much about cars. If you want to take care of your car, you must take matters into your own hands. Every time you are there, tell them that you want ester oil.

While I agree, I doubt seriously that the clerk at the counter would known to mark on my receipt that they used the ester oil (I'm assuming that is what it means when it say 09 370z/09 altima oil only) without the tech telling her. I guess the tech could be lying about what type of oil he's putting in, but I don't see where it benefits him to do so.

All in all I know jack about how dealerships work so there is a much higher chance you guys are right than me, I'm just trying to understand the mindset it would take to do something like that. Hell at this dealership even the guy who sold me the car knew it took what he called "special oil" and this was back in February right after the cars came out. Does it do any good to speak with the service manager about what they are doing to your car? Or is he just the chief liar in charge of his lackeys?

-William

Modshack · 09-21-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by polarity

While I agree, I doubt seriously that the clerk at the counter would known to mark on my receipt that they used the ester oil (I'm assuming that is what it means when it say 09 370z/09 altima oil only)

I think you're making a leap to assume that comment means they used Esther oil. It just might have meant "Use the 5w30 barrel"....

I would also not assume they're going to change your oil every 3000 miles unless it's spelled out in the agreement you bought. Regular changes are every 3750 or 7500 under schedule 2 maintenance.

$140/6 = $23....About the going rate at fast oil change outfits.

polarity · 09-21-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I think you're making a leap to assume that comment means they used Esther oil. It just might have meant "Use the 5w30 barrel"....

I would also not assume they're going to change your oil every 3000 miles unless it's spelled out in the agreement you bought. Regular changes are every 3750 or 7500 under schedule 2 maintenance.

$140/6 = $23....About the going rate at fast oil change outfits.

I took it in at 1800 for my first change (people said I should after break in) and they changed it, Brought it in again at 4500, then again at 7500 and finally at 10,600 (was a little late here), so far every service has been completely free. You are right about assuming the comment means Ester oil, but I will go by the dealership and ask them about it and let you guys know. Would it be best to ask the service manager or just walk up to the counter and ask the lady to look at my service record and tell me what was used?

For my own sake I hope that I'm right and they are doing the right thing, while I'm sure no one ever wants to be wrong, I really hope you are and not me this go around haha

-William

Modshack · 09-21-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by polarity

For my own sake I hope that I'm right and they are doing the right thing, while I'm sure no one ever wants to be wrong, I really hope you are and not me this go around haha

-William

Sounds like the frequency thing is working out anyway.....usually work orders are very specific regarding parts used...It's part of the parts dept. accounting procedure....Good luck!

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