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01-03-2014, 02:26 PM | #1 |
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Do you guys have the dealership to change out your engine oil?
Subaru gives out 2 years of free maintenance. Do you guys have the local dealerships to do it for you? Or you guys just do it yourself at home?
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01-03-2014, 02:32 PM | #2 |
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i have dealer do it south coast subaru dealer look small but service ok to me no leak or any problem so far i have my ride for a year now
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01-03-2014, 04:40 PM | #3 |
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I have the 2 year free service with Scion, but I decided to change it myself. I just did my first one (1650 miles) this past weekend. Easy as heck! I also installed the Fumoto Oil Valve so it will be even easier going forward...
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01-03-2014, 06:39 PM | #4 |
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I had south coast do my oil changes for free as well for first 12k miles, they are a mod friendly dealer it seems.
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01-03-2014, 07:28 PM | #5 |
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i don't go to the dealer unless its warranty issues. go to an independent mechanic. i use synthetic blend. the shop specializes in subaru,toyota,nissan n honda
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01-03-2014, 07:29 PM | #6 |
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I've always been one to do oil changes myself but I had the tech do it during a visit when I was having my fuel pump replaced.
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01-03-2014, 09:13 PM | #8 |
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Have always done my own stuff in the past as I trust myself more than someone who doesn't necessarily have a vested interest in this exact car.
With the FR-S, I had started to use the free maintenance, however: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54547 I will be going back to DIY immediately. Sometimes free is not worth it! |
01-03-2014, 09:29 PM | #9 |
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NOTE: Subaru only gives you 2 years free maintenance if you buy your car from SoCal.
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01-03-2014, 10:32 PM | #10 |
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I'm used all the free maintenance. Now how much for a complete oil change at the dealer ? or buy oil & filter at dealer for diy.
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01-03-2014, 10:45 PM | #11 |
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Think it's $130 at the dealer. Think that's how much they wanted to charge me for complimentary oil change... Yes I said charge and complimentary in the same sentence.
Edit: it was actually $170.14 |
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An oil change should be $79.95
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