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Question Doing your own oil changes?
Can I perform my own oil & filter changes or does it have to be done by a dealer to keep my warranty? I'm assuming I can pay to get it done at a "quick lube" place, if I don't want to overpay at a dealer
 
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I get my oil changes done at a lub place, keep my receipts of course. Best to check with your dealer to see what they have to say.
 
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I've always done my own oil changes...
 
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I did my own too up to a few yrs ago while I could still get down and back up from underneath a vehicle.
 
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Originally Posted by Fomoko1
I did my own too up to a few yrs ago while I could still get down and back up from underneath a vehicle.
My last 3 F-150 trucks, I had a quick lube place do the oil changes, but I already know the dealership is going to "overcharge" and while I can still use a quick lube, I have thought about doing it myself.

I picked up a Moto Guzzi V85 motorcycle a few years back, & they want $650 for a service; oil & filter, air filter & valve adjust every 10,000 km (6000 mi) Bike has never been back to the dealer, oil, filter & valve adjustments have been performed by me. Even fixed a leaking fork seal & converted the tube rims to now run tubeless tires
 
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Originally Posted by Fomoko1
I get my oil changes done at a lub place, keep my receipts of course. Best to check with your dealer to see what they have to say.
Dealer is going to tell me that they have to do them I don't even need to ask that question
 
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Dealer prices is why I do it myself and will until I'm too crippled to do it...lol
 
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Originally Posted by tmlhkyfn
Dealer is going to tell me that they have to do them I don't even need to ask that question
Possibly true but check the fine print in your owner's manual.
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Dealer prices is why I do it myself and will until I'm too crippled to do it...lol
I'm pretty well there, as long as I can get oil change coupons I don't mind paying.
 
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I'll need to pull the front rotors off soon and clean and repack the wheel bearings on the pickup so it will be ready for the spring..
 
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How many km on the panel since you built it John?
 
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Both the panel and pickup have over 40,000 kilometres on them..
 
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No wonder you are building another one, better hurry up.
 
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I'll be happy when or if I get this one done..
 
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Mine is close enough to drive, not sure if it'll ever be really finished.
 
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If I could get this one close enough to drive I'll get it on the road..maybe next year..
 
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