Where do you get your oil changed?

[myothercarizahearse]

I like to ensure the brake, battery (although all the batteries are now AGM and sealed), windshield, and coolant levels are good. I check the air and cabin filters. I take the opportunity to take a good look at things under the hood and under the vehicle.

I have all the tools and space in my garage. The radio plays good tunes (there is even a TV in the garage), and the garage refrigerator keeps the beer cold for after the clean up.

yes that. plus nobody treats your stuff like they own it

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[FULLSCALE]

I’ve always taken my vehicles to the dealer while under warranty, then when it’s up I change it myself.

 

[Cabose-1]

Dealer. While under warranty.

 

[GSD4EVR]

Dealership. I got three free oil changes when I bought the truck.

 

[Murphie]

For oil changes besides for those who diy. Do you take yours to the dealer or another place? My wife does her mustang at the dealer because it's free but this last time, whoever parked the car left it in drive and turned it off and its an automatic. So I'm skeptical of ford service now.

I haven't done my own oil changes in many, many years. My favorite oil change franchise was Valvoline, the one I used was very professional. When I bought my 2012 Edge, the dealer offered free oil changes for something like a year, and while they weren't as efficient as Valvoline, it was free. I just continued to use them for subsequent vehicles. They now have a new stand alone Quick Lane facility and it's easy in and easy out - although still not as quick as Valvoline was.

 

[vanapagan]

This will probably be the first vehicle that I will consistently take to the dealer for oil changes.

I am generally a "Do it Yourself" guy. I even have the Ford OEM filters and oil just in case I am in a pinch and need to do it myself.

My reasoning for taking this vehicle to the dealer are, as said by several posters, is that this engine was not originally designed for this truck and the convoluted steps of removing flaps, the mess of the drain catches, etc. is one reason. Second, I am still not comfortable with the turbo as I have only owned naturally aspirated engines before.

Having the dealer do the regular maintenance, they are on the hook if they don't spot something and it becomes a warranty issue (or just out of warranty).

I also recently obtained the Ford credit card too. So I am racking up points just on reimbursed business expenses that are enough to cover the dealer oil changes.

One thing I will recommend to do is to mark your filters before the change. My brother took his Honda Civic in for an oil change and when he got it back the car still had the same filter on it! Seems like someone was taking a few shortcuts. He now has free oil changes for the life of the car at that dealer.

 

[RoadtripsOfUnusualSize]

I've got an appointment at my local Ford dealer for this Friday. I'll pay $50 and they'll change oil, check alignment, and rotate the tires. I'll probably also have them change the transmission fluid. These guys give my pickup TLC and have won my trust.

 

[NOVA_Ranger]

Driveway.

 

[thewhiteranger]

home so far but planning to take it in for the next one - may as well use those points before they expire.

 

[Kemo Sabe]

For oil changes besides for those who diy. Do you take yours to the dealer or another place? My wife does her mustang at the dealer because it's free but this last time, whoever parked the car left it in drive and turned it off and its an automatic. So I'm skeptical of ford service now.

DIY. IT’S an easy job, but I was very anxious initially as the oil filter removal was new.
YouTube solved the anxiety.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I get mine done at the dealer. It cost me $70 bucks as opposed to Grease Monkey's $110. I could do it myself, but I learned that you earn a lot of goodwill for issues if you have the dealer service it. By the time I buy oil and filter, change the oil, and dispose of the oil I'm not far off $70 anyways.

 

[BlackRanger01]

A Ford dealership which also is my business client (I know the owner).

 

[ranger4x]

The Valvoline up the street from me actually does a great job on oil changes. Even had them change a battery on my wife's last car because I couldn't get the stupid thing out and fractured my wrist trying. It was shoehorned in there. Took at it to Valvoline and they had some special tool to grab it, turn it sideways and lift it out at a very weird angle. I will probably take the Ranger to the dealer and use points for the first couple oil changes, assuming I don't use the points for the all weather mats first.

 

[Dunedain Ranger]

I'm not a DIY guy (I can't hammer a straight line) so I've been going to my dealership. Their OC prices for full syn are comparable to established mechanics shops and I avoid the fast change places. I'm very fortunate that I have a great dealership. They really earned my business when my daughter purchased a 2014 Ford Focus - great little car except for the tranny travails - I tell you what, they were Johnny-on-spot with all the warranty work and even extended the warranty period to 100K. She eventually traded it on a Honder. So to make a short story even longer, they've been doing an outstanding job on my Ranger and it's like gold because they have all the maintenance records right there because if (big if I really love my pre-covid manufactured Ranger) I decide to ever trade there. I have found them to be very honest and great to work with. So for now, dealership for me.

 

[RedlyrsRevenge]

I haven't had one yet but, the dealership I bought it from does lifetime oil changes every 5,000 miles or 5 months. They are bit of distance away from me (110miles) but, I am in the area often. I might have them do it every so often. Most likely I will do it myself as I have since my first car.

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