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Old 10-20-2022, 01:25 PM   #24
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No. Here, never go to new car dealer for oil changes.

They charge the same or more than an independent shop.
Most new car dealers - the repair mechanics do not do the oil changes.
They hire the less skilled and pay less to dedicated oil change people.
There can be issues having oil changed at new car dealer.

1. My neighbor went to new car dealer in Laconia. He purchased new from that dealer. He always went to new car dealer for oil changes.
One time. Just before getting home. The engine oil light came on. He called Laconia dealer. They promptly sent a tow truck to his home. Towed/flat bed back to Laconia. See - the drain plug was not tightened when oil was changed. All of the new oil leaked out just before he got home.

2. Years/decades ago. Went to new car dealer in Belmont. For oil change.
After oil change they drive car to front of dealership.
The keys are on service desk counter. Get bill. Take keys. Pay cashier.
Then out to car.
BUT.
The car was running. No key in ignition. As I had keys in my hand.
The car was running with no key in ignition.
Oil change kid had just yanked the key out of ignition. Engine still running.
Now I have an ignition lock mechanism issue.
All done at new car dealer.

3. Oil filters. Most do not know that oil filters vary in quality and price.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT OIL FILTER FOR YOUR CAR
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