First Oil Change Woes
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From: Northern Illinois
I run a shop and do oil changes for a living. I have no Idea why any one would do there own first 2 or 3 oil change and not take it to the Steeler Dealer, and I'm not promoting the dealers here. My experience with new cars, Dodge, Toyota and Mazda, I have had major warranty work found and corrected while having oil change done at the dealer ships, from bad tires, bad bearings to bad water pumps and electrical issues. I currently have a 2019 CX-5 that replaced my wife's 2005 RX-8 that I totaled. Recommendation is use the warranty while you can.
It's been my experience (over 45 years) that the less your car sees of the dealer the better off you are. This is assuming that the individual working on said car knows what he/she is doing.
Warranty items are one thing, routine maintenance is another.
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From: Shoreview Mn
These are my ramps too. An old 2x12 cut on a bias. Works for my wife's Subaru Legacy. Good to hear it will work for my new CX-5.
My old 2007 Outback had enough clearance, I could just slide under it without any ramp.
Bob P
My old 2007 Outback had enough clearance, I could just slide under it without any ramp.
Bob P
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From: Ft Lauderdale FL
When I buy a new car I let the dealer do the changes at the recommended time/miles. This way if there is a warranty issue I don't have to worry about having them challenge my records to get out of a repair. Cost me extra, however a peace of mind.
Good luck .
Jim
Good luck .
Jim
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Peace of mind is exactly why I do my own work. Your warranty will NOT be effected by you doing your own work, routine maintenance included.
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