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Yes, but he probably sees that you carry, he knows to do it right.

But have always done my own.

I am happy to report that I have a local Chevy dealership that I have complete confidence in and have them do all of my service work. That includes a Silverado, a Corvette, a Maxima and an Acura. If he feels that he can't do it right, he tells me in advance, at no charge.

The service manager and I have become friends and I am very pleased with the service that I receive.

donsm70

I've always changed my own oil, grease all fittings. Since both of my vehicles are 4x4's I like to check everything out underneath, drivelines, steering arms, tierod ends, fluids in trans, transfer, both differentials, loose fasteners, wires ect.

Had only been married to second wife a short while, came home from work one day, her car was up on jack stands she's got my overalls on, she had just changed her own oil&filter! Her hands were all greasy, she had grease smudges on her cheek&nose, quite a sight in those dirty old coveralls.

I can change my oil in my Stratus for $ 11 plus about $4 bucks for a filter. I don't see anyone doing it for 15 bucks. I was with a buddy who pulled up into a Jiffy Lube. He had an old junked out $ 1,300 SUV. For 6 qts it came to $56. I laughed in his face. YOu can save a lot of money just changing when the manual tells ya to.

Mostly do this for a feeling of security - known good engine oil and quality filter, transmission/transfer case/rear diff are full, sure that all grease points are hit right (and slop cleaned off), opp to check other stuff underside and check other filters/fluids - and can be certain that all of the plugs are in tight. Have just seen too many shortcuts and screw-ups.

Change it myself, but have a local small shop mechanic do other work. If somebody knows that you know them, they generally do a better job in their work than some shop that tries to cycle customers through.

I used to change my own oil (used and still do use Mobil 1), but it is a pain the butt to do so now with the small engine compartments. You have to remove the under-engine cover and it is a royal pain to reach the oil filter. Now, I take my Mobil 1 to the dealer and let them do it.

waaaaaaah.....

Just dump it out back, kill a ant bed, thin it a little and spray the fence row, treat the boards on your trailer...

Dummy!

Listen here you old fart............... No trailer boards , no ants and no fence I own

Hey, dont take it out on me... I was honestly trying to help

Are you getting to do any hunting?

The Ford Dealership I trade with is in a town of less than 1500 people. Yet they probably sell more Ford pickups to farmers & ranchers than do most Dealerships in the large metro areas like DFW. Same guy has been changing oil in all my Fords for the last 20 years. I damned sure wouldn't let one of the High School dropouts out a Jiffy Lube near one of my Trucks! JMO, though. AND, it's FREE.

lots of hunting just haven't pulled the trigger myself. Helped all my friends fill first,

last summer I come home and see where fluid was leaking on the road in front of my house. It continued into the driveway, right up to my wife's lexus. No puddle there, cause there wasn't any oil left. She had driven 23 miles. Precision tune in Rock Hill SC. I called them, had it towed back to them to tighten the oil filter and add oil. The lady/owner on the phone without even seeing the car, declared there was no damage.

She was probably right ... and probably the first time that day.

Charlie

Nothing wrong with that! Hope you have a good year, dont look like I'm gonna get any hunting in. Just look forward to fishing next spring

Same here....

Every time I change mine, I swear I'm going to take it somewhere to get it done. Until the next time it needs changing. Mobil 1, 225k, and my 5 year old assistant...

My 08 Dodge Cummins takes 12 qts of oil. If I use Mobile 1 Turbo Diesel from Walmart, it costs me about $75 for the oil and maybe $15 for a filter. There are a number of auto parts places that will take used oil for free. I don't know of any place that will do it for $90.

Local Dodge dealers send out discount coupons fairly ofter. My truck is only used these days for hunting trips, a few times a year to tow a trailer, and severe winter driving when I want to leave the Mustang in the Garage. Twice a year service is about my average. I'm retired so a few hours getting it done is no problem.
I'll leave the "do it yourself" crap to those who enjoy such things.