I bought my Mazda from Waipahu Auto (which is a Toyota/Chevy/Suzuki dealer) and they said I should bring in the car in April to do an oil change. After that oil change, who should I bring my car to for maintenance? Waipahu Auto or Cutter Mazda?
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Originally posted by doc1456 View PostI bought my Mazda from Waipahu Auto (which is a Toyota/Chevy/Suzuki dealer) and they said I should bring in the car in April to do an oil change. After that oil change, who should I bring my car to for maintenance? Waipahu Auto or Cutter Mazda?
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Originally posted by doc1456 View PostI bought my Mazda from Waipahu Auto (which is a Toyota/Chevy/Suzuki dealer) and they said I should bring in the car in April to do an oil change. After that oil change, who should I bring my car to for maintenance? Waipahu Auto or Cutter Mazda?
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BTW, I just bought a new catalytic converter for our Nissan. Dealership quote was $900 just for the part which would have to be ordered. I ended up paying $100 for OEM part on E-bay, shipped next day air for $25. $90 labor for installation. Total savings=$700 Good luck.
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Go to someplace like Jiffy Lube and have them stamp and initial your maintenance book to show that you changed your oil, checked your filter etc. at the required mileage...3,000, 6,000, etc.. That way you can have proof that you maintained your car for warranty purposes.
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Originally posted by D'Alani View PostJiffy Lube
A mainland TV station did a report showing how they'd marked a car's oil filter to see if they actually did any work on the car, and it wasn't moved. I'm still recovering from that story and now am worried about other places.
I wonder if there's places here that does that?How'd I get so white and nerdy?
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Originally posted by D'Alani View PostGo to someplace like Jiffy Lube and have them stamp and initial your maintenance book to show that you changed your oil, checked your filter etc. at the required mileage...3,000, 6,000, etc.. That way you can have proof that you maintained your car for warranty purposes.Plus my dealer has a little card so every 6th oild change is free.
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Some of these "Scheduled Maintenance" costs can get wayyy up there. I'd suggest you shop around. You can get that stamp at many other reputable repair shops so it's good that you're looking around.
As for Jiffy Lube, I've heard too many horror stories and have been party to one of them enough to tell me to stay away from that place.
A few months ago I took my BMW to Goodyear here in Hilo because they were offering oil changes for $14. So I took my BMW down there and an hour later I came back from downing several cups of Starmucks coffee only to find out that the guy changing my oil couldn't find the oil filter.
On BMW's the oil filter is actually a cartridge that mounts inside a steel can and held together with a bolt. I asked him at the beginning if he'd ever change the oil on a BMW like mine and he indicated he did so whatever he's the expert and I figured he knew better.Life is what you make of it...so please read the instructions carefully.
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Originally posted by craigwatanabe View PostSome of these "Scheduled Maintenance" costs can get wayyy up there. I'd suggest you shop around. You can get that stamp at many other reputable repair shops so it's good that you're looking around.
As for Jiffy Lube, I've heard too many horror stories and have been party to one of them enough to tell me to stay away from that place.
A few months ago I took my BMW to Goodyear here in Hilo because they were offering oil changes for $14. So I took my BMW down there and an hour later I came back from downing several cups of Starmucks coffee only to find out that the guy changing my oil couldn't find the oil filter.
On BMW's the oil filter is actually a cartridge that mounts inside a steel can and held together with a bolt. I asked him at the beginning if he'd ever change the oil on a BMW like mine and he indicated he did so whatever he's the expert and I figured he knew better.
Also, watch out for places that advertise oil changes for a low price. Ask them if they include a filter change because some literally mean just an oil change.
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Originally posted by joshuatree View PostThat's weak, BMW's got one of the easiest filters to change because it's on the top side of the engine bay. May be a little messier because you do have to grab the oil-soaked filter out of the canister but so much easier that trying to twist a can off under the engine. But I've always used sandwich bags to grab and seal up the dirty, old filter.
Also, watch out for places that advertise oil changes for a low price. Ask them if they include a filter change because some literally mean just an oil change.
But Goodyear insisted that the price included a new cartridge element and I watched them put in a new one.Life is what you make of it...so please read the instructions carefully.
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I have a 2003 Durango and have been going to the Punchbowl Jiffy Lube all these years and so far have not experienced any problems. I do check my oil and have not noticed it being "dirty". I may be taking a chance but so far so good.
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I usually go to Jiffy Lube and when my car is being serviced, I usually watch what they're doing from the waiting area which is right next door to the service area. The only time I would have the dealer change my oil is if they send me a discount coupon.
Miulang"Americans believe in three freedoms. Freedom of speech; freedom of religion; and the freedom to deny the other two to folks they don`t like.” --Mark Twain
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Well, its April, and according to my odometer, its time to change my oil.
The dealership left a message on my cell (but when I tried to check my voicemail, my battery died) so I guess he called to remind me about the oil change.
If this isn't complementary, where should I go?How'd I get so white and nerdy?
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Originally posted by doc1456 View PostIf this isn't complementary, where should I go?
If you don't have any recommendations from friends (or even if you do), try the "Mechanics Files" search at this site.
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