First Oil Change to the shop

[cantaloupe]

Can I bring in my car to a shop that does oil changes and they'll take care of everything? Or do I need to bring in my own oil? I'm not sure if shops carry the correct oil for the BRZ. It's already difficult finding the correct oil to buy online...Do I also need to provide them a filter/gasket? Anything else I need? Thanks!

[Estey]

The shop will take care of everything, all you need to bring in is the cash, lol. Im sure any shop will carry the correct oil as well. Nobody goes out and buys the oil and filter and then takes it to a shop, at least i wouldnt, id just do it myself if i had to buy everything beforehand

[JesseE]

Customers bring in their own oil to my shop all the time... it saves you money! We charge 15$ to change customers oil that bring their own oil/filter in

but you can have them do it no problem just bring cash and request specifically 0w20 full synthetic

[cantaloupe]

Also, is it okay if I wait until 7500 miles to do my first oil change? I don't track my car or drive it very hard...but it seems like the general consensus on this board is to do their oil change as early as possible. But if the manual says to do the first one at 7500 miles, I'm sure its ok right??

[Ranatsu]

Originally Posted by cantaloupe

Also, is it okay if I wait until 7500 miles to do my first oil change? I don't track my car or drive it very hard...but it seems like the general consensus on this board is to do their oil change as early as possible. But if the manual says to do the first one at 7500 miles, I'm sure its ok right??

Yes you can wait.. That is the recommended interval.

[Laika]

Originally Posted by Estey

Nobody goes out and buys the oil and filter and then takes it to a shop

I did


Picked up a (free) filter when I bought the car, got some oil a week later. Went to change my oil and realized the car didn't go up my rhino ramps. The dealership changed it on their lift for free.

[Estey]

Originally Posted by JesseE

Customers bring in their own oil to my shop all the time... it saves you money! We charge 15$ to change customers oil that bring their own oil/filter in

but you can have them do it no problem just bring cash and request specifically 0w20 full synthetic

lol, i guess it could save you money when youre using synthetic. I had a truck before this car and buying conventional oil was more expensive than what an oil change would cost if i took it to the shop

[Estey]

Originally Posted by Laika

I did


Picked up a (free) filter when I bought the car, got some oil a week later. Went to change my oil and realized the car didn't go up my rhino ramps. The dealership changed it on their lift for free.

I just realized I cant do my own oil changes anymore, haha, all i had to do was slide under my tacoma

[bluesubie]

I would at least bring my own OEM oil filter. If the aftermarket filter explodes and causes engine damage, you're not going to be covered under warranty.

-Dennis

[JesseE]

Originally Posted by bluesubie

I would at least bring my own OEM oil filter. If the aftermarket filter explodes and causes engine damage, you're not going to be covered under warranty.

-Dennis

lol never in the last 8 years working at shops have I seen an oil filter explode... or heard of it, and i've seen some cars go 30k+ in between oil changes

[DanoFA20]

Originally Posted by cantaloupe

Also, is it okay if I wait until 7500 miles to do my first oil change? I don't track my car or drive it very hard...but it seems like the general consensus on this board is to do their oil change as early as possible. But if the manual says to do the first one at 7500 miles, I'm sure its ok right??

If you want a more healthy engine after break in (1000) miles I'd recommend changing it you most likely have small flakes of metal floating around I'd drop the oil after 1k and then wait the next 7500 interval.

[cnk]

Originally Posted by Laika

I did


Picked up a (free) filter when I bought the car, got some oil a week later. Went to change my oil and realized the car didn't go up my rhino ramps. The dealership changed it on their lift for free.

Pick up the low profile Rhino Ramps and you'll be all set. I used them and 2 jack stands to install my headerback exhaust without any rubbing or issues. The alternative is to build a step-up with some wood.

[bluesubie]

Originally Posted by JesseE

lol never in the last 8 years working at shops have I seen an oil filter explode... or heard of it, and i've seen some cars go 30k+ in between oil changes

Someone posted on Edmunds several years ago that he had an engine fire due to a faulty oil filter. He was upset that SoA wouldn't honor his warranty. Sure, the chances are extremely slim but it's not worth the risk IMO.

-Dennis

[NicholasByrd]

There are many shop which do great job but there are some which will only take more money from you, so its all up to you to select good shop or you can take it to the companies servicing center.