Oil change - When to do it
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Oil change - When to do it
When i bought my car it was just under 3 years old so had limited Subaru warranty left. The Garage chucked in a 2 year warranty of their own (Franchised scooby dealer) not an extended Subaru warranty.
However, 'their' warranty requires a service every six months or 6k miles.
I note from previous threads and i from my service book Subaru recommend 10k service intervals.
I know what you are all thinking......They are clawing back the cost of the warranty + more through regular servicing....I am however, happy to go along with it for the time being.
My question is why do some companys say 10k or once a year and others say 1 service every two years. Do they use different oil or are the rest of us being fleeced ?
I am a firmly believe that oil should be changed once a year no matter what you drive, any thoughts ?
Out of interest my oil is being changed every 3k on my MY02
as i dont do that many miles in it.
Once the warranty has expired i guess i will opt for the 10k and save a few bob
However, 'their' warranty requires a service every six months or 6k miles.
I note from previous threads and i from my service book Subaru recommend 10k service intervals.
I know what you are all thinking......They are clawing back the cost of the warranty + more through regular servicing....I am however, happy to go along with it for the time being.
My question is why do some companys say 10k or once a year and others say 1 service every two years. Do they use different oil or are the rest of us being fleeced ?
I am a firmly believe that oil should be changed once a year no matter what you drive, any thoughts ?
Out of interest my oil is being changed every 3k on my MY02
as i dont do that many miles in it.
Once the warranty has expired i guess i will opt for the 10k and save a few bob
#4
I am assuming that because they are providing the warranty i must go by their terms and conditions.
I agree an oil change every 3k is a bit o.t.t.
I agree an oil change every 3k is a bit o.t.t.
Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
Surely they cant make you service it every 6K if the manufacturer says 10K. I would check that out properly, perhaps with another scooby dealer.
Gary
Gary
#7
Agreed which is why i put up with it.
What about oil lasting one year in some cars and two in others.
Can a car really run on the same oil for two years without causing premature wear ?
What about oil lasting one year in some cars and two in others.
Can a car really run on the same oil for two years without causing premature wear ?
Originally Posted by s70rjw
The warranty is a third party warranty.They cover other marques than Subaru and can get you to service the car as often as they like.
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