Do you guys have the dealership to change out your engine oil? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JS + BRZ · 01-03-2014, 02:26 PM

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?

Just curious.

willypongtb · 01-03-2014, 02:32 PM

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

*LongFella · 01-03-2014, 04:40 PM

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...

midnight23 · 01-03-2014, 06:39 PM

I had south coast do my oil changes for free as well for first 12k miles, they are a mod friendly dealer it seems.

Thunderiff · 01-03-2014, 07:28 PM

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

husker741 · 01-03-2014, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunderiff

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

It comes with synthetic from the factory, btw.

MeFryRice · 01-03-2014, 07:36 PM

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.

cycleboy · 01-03-2014, 09:13 PM

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!

ihaskrayon · 01-03-2014, 09:29 PM

NOTE: Subaru only gives you 2 years free maintenance if you buy your car from SoCal.

TRD_86 · 01-03-2014, 10:32 PM

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.

qijian · 01-03-2014, 10:45 PM

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

ihaskrayon · 01-04-2014, 12:23 AM

An oil change should be $79.95

01-03-2014, 02:26 PM	#1
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Thunderiff Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 1's Dark n 1's Beat Up Location: OC,Socal Posts: 861 Thanks: 20 Thanked 154 Times in 116 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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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MeFryRice Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: '13 SWP BRZ Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 168 Thanks: 70 Thanked 71 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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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cycleboy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S - Argento Location: 805 Posts: 501 Thanks: 8 Thanked 208 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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!

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TRD_86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 86 white Location: ca Posts: 725 Thanks: 69 Thanked 129 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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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qijian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Buena park Posts: 216 Thanks: 28 Thanked 30 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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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ihaskrayon The Comedian Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Location: Irvine Posts: 969 Thanks: 94 Thanked 642 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	An oil change should be $79.95

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