First Oil Change

[tekFRS234]

I'm about to cross 1k break-in and I'm planning to do my own oil changes. At what mileage did you do your very first oil change? What oil and filter do you prefer? I've always used basic Fram filters and Casterol synth blend. I'm planning to stick w 0W-20.

I'm also planning to save my first few used oil filters. A buddy said if you had engine problems you or a shop/dealership could inspect the oil filter for evidence of problems. Any thoughts?

[kodyo]

First oil change I had was at 6,500 miles. I only use the OEM filters, I've heard that Fram filters are shit. Use Full synthetic oil, I prefer Mobil 1. I would not keep the filters.

[Racer-X]

Originally Posted by tekFRS234

I'm about to cross 1k break-in and I'm planning to do my own oil changes. At what mileage did you do your very first oil change? What oil and filter do you prefer? I've always used basic Fram filters and Casterol synth blend. I'm planning to stick w 0W-20.

I'm also planning to save my first few used oil filters. A buddy said if you had engine problems you or a shop/dealership could inspect the oil filter for evidence of problems. Any thoughts?

There's a whole subforum dedicated to this; try there ( http://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=41 )

[pushrod]

Use factory Subaru filters, and a good synthetic 0w20 oil. Follow the intervals in the manual. Mine says: @8000km, @16000, @32000, and +16 from then on out.

Make sure you get the quantity right. The dipstick doesn't lie. If you overfill it, you're gonna have to drain it.

Also, there is a non-reusable crush washer on the drain plug. Buy a bunch from the dealer.

Don't use other grades.

[Mr.Impreza]

Since i store my car in the winter, my first oil change will be at 7200KM since i want fresh oil for the spring.

Will be using the OEM filter.
and 0w20 oil, I go with Eneos

[tennisfreak]

Did you not get the scion service boost with you car?

[Racer-X]

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

Did you not get the scion service boost with you car?

Do you trust those people? I don't. How they managed to drastically overfill the oil in my wife's car and then not notice the smoke billowing out of it was beyond me. After we brought it back all the service manager said was "shit happens".

[tennisfreak]

I trust my dealership, cant say the same for all of them because I have had bad experiences before.

Best way to fix a bad service center is to give them bad feedback (I know this first hand). They live and die on those surveys we fill out. If you give them a terrible survey they will move heaven and earth to make you happy.

But the best thing about the dealer is guaranteed documented service records and if they do fuck up they have no way out of it.

[stugray]

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

But the best thing about the dealer is guaranteed documented service records and if they do fuck up they have no way out of it.

YES This is the only reason I have the dealer do my oil changes.
Then then cannot try the (automatic) response when something breaks and needs warranty repair "Well we cant verify the routine service was done correctly". The shady dealers will try this every time a customer has been doing their own maintenance and needs warranty work.

[Racer-X]

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

Best way to fix a bad service center is to give them bad feedback (I know this first hand). They live and die on those surveys we fill out. If you give them a terrible survey they will move heaven and earth to make you happy.

Right... http://consumerist.com/2012/04/04/gi...on-the-street/

There are many other stories like that.

[Racer-X]

Originally Posted by stugray

The shady dealers will try this every time a customer has been doing their own maintenance and needs warranty work.

So just give them a bad review like suggested above! Apparently they will move Heaven and Earth to make you happy. Either that or call corporate like I had to do once. That got their attention.

[tennisfreak]

Originally Posted by Racer-X

So just give them a bad review like suggested above! Apparently they will move Heaven and Earth to make you happy. Either that or call corporate like I had to do once. That got their attention.

I cant speak for everyone but when I had dealer problems the bad survey worked for me.

I wont hesitate to call corporate either.

I am one of those customers.

[KalbiCool88]

I talked to the service manager at my local Mercedes Dealership when my SLK was giving me transmission troubles - and the service manager was willing to work with Mercedes Corporate to do a "good will" warranty on the part I needed. In the end, woot free $1500 part (Valve Body/TCU).

[dentalprodigy]

OP i think the first service is 7500 miles. http://a230.g.akamai.net/7/230/83646...n_FR-S_WMG.pdf

what surveys is everyone talking about? the one you get from the dealership to your email?