oil change
#12
09-05-2006 | 07:28 PM
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RE: oil change
ORIGINAL: Smith Motorworks
If that is labor and all they are doing it cheap. The oil cost more than that. At least it does here anyways.
If that is labor and all they are doing it cheap. The oil cost more than that. At least it does here anyways.
#13
09-06-2006 | 03:30 AM
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RE: oil change
is it possible to change the oil yourself or is their something special you have to do. i mean becasue it is a 98 and i am sure your warrenty and special severcies are up.... i could see if it was brand new or a year old i would pay for it..
#14
09-06-2006 | 11:33 AM
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RE: oil change
ORIGINAL: mikey884
is it possible to change the oil yourself or is their something special you have to do. i mean becasue it is a 98 and i am sure your warrenty and special severcies are up.... i could see if it was brand new or a year old i would pay for it..
is it possible to change the oil yourself or is their something special you have to do. i mean becasue it is a 98 and i am sure your warrenty and special severcies are up.... i could see if it was brand new or a year old i would pay for it..
#15
01-04-2007 | 04:27 AM
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RE: oil change
I brought my 2003 Boxster for the 15,000 mile service/oil change. The dealer told it was not a simple oil change. My Porsche needs the suspension to be lubricated and all fluids checked. The top needs to be checked also. He told me $726.00 for the service. I left and took it to my mechanic. $80 to do all the work and he laughed about lubricating my suspension! My mechanic also checked all the fluids (took him about 2 minutes). Brakes were checked and he sent me off with $646 still in my pocket.
The moral of the story, watch out for the dealers. This isn't the first time they've tried to overcharge me.
Greg
The moral of the story, watch out for the dealers. This isn't the first time they've tried to overcharge me.
Greg
#16
01-04-2007 | 01:14 PM
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RE: oil change
ORIGINAL: dic_camarillo
I brought my 2003 Boxster for the 15,000 mile service/oil change. The dealer told it was not a simple oil change. My Porsche needs the suspension to be lubricated and all fluids checked. The top needs to be checked also. He told me $726.00 for the service. I left and took it to my mechanic. $80 to do all the work and he laughed about lubricating my suspension! My mechanic also checked all the fluids (took him about 2 minutes). Brakes were checked and he sent me off with $646 still in my pocket.
The moral of the story, watch out for the dealers. This isn't the first time they've tried to overcharge me.
Greg
I brought my 2003 Boxster for the 15,000 mile service/oil change. The dealer told it was not a simple oil change. My Porsche needs the suspension to be lubricated and all fluids checked. The top needs to be checked also. He told me $726.00 for the service. I left and took it to my mechanic. $80 to do all the work and he laughed about lubricating my suspension! My mechanic also checked all the fluids (took him about 2 minutes). Brakes were checked and he sent me off with $646 still in my pocket.
The moral of the story, watch out for the dealers. This isn't the first time they've tried to overcharge me.
Greg
Us independant shops are the way to go sometimes 
#17
01-05-2007 | 04:52 AM
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RE: oil change
I am also a technician but I work on hevy equipments. I can share a similar story about the dealer. I took one of my familys company service truck for an oil change at the dealer because it was still under warranty but I drew a small white line with white paint markeron where the engine is connected to the oil filter. They said that they changed the oil but the white line are still connected and the oil filter was untouched. Im not saying that all dealers will try and cheat you (especially cars such as porsches) but there are people that take advantage.
#18
01-05-2007 | 05:12 AM
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RE: oil change
I just read another post, where the dealer was charging $900 for 2 front tires and alignment? They also were quoted crazy prices for other repairs. I think its so important to find a good mechanic at an independent shop. You don't have to pay for all the overhead and a good mechanic will repair what needs to be repaired and not bump your bill for extra $$.
Greg
Greg
#19
03-28-2007 | 06:20 PM
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RE: oil change
hey doc
I'm about to do my 1st oil change on my car....I mean its the 1st time I'm doing it [sm=helpout.gif]
anyway...should I go to a Porsche dealer for the Mahle Filter and Crush seal....or will any auto parts store have them?
Thanks again!! wish me luck
kim
I'm about to do my 1st oil change on my car....I mean its the 1st time I'm doing it [sm=helpout.gif]
anyway...should I go to a Porsche dealer for the Mahle Filter and Crush seal....or will any auto parts store have them?
Thanks again!! wish me luck
kim
#20
03-28-2007 | 06:42 PM
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RE: oil change
ORIGINAL: BrnEyzR1
hey doc
I'm about to do my 1st oil change on my car....I mean its the 1st time I'm doing it
anyway...should I go to a Porsche dealer for the Mahle or Porsche Filter and Crush seal....or will any auto parts store have them?
Thanks again!! wish me luck
kim
hey doc
I'm about to do my 1st oil change on my car....I mean its the 1st time I'm doing it
anyway...should I go to a Porsche dealer for the Mahle or Porsche Filter and Crush seal....or will any auto parts store have them?
Thanks again!! wish me luck
kim