Changing my oil
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Changing my oil - 3/24/2007 11:12:46 AM
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euler21
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Well, it's been a few days since I've seen an oil thread, so I figure I need to start up another one. I'm not so much concerned about the type of oil I choose, but I have some other questions.
I have ALWAYS changed my own oil, but I have never owned a new car. Forgive my ignorance of the subject, but if I change my own oil with my personal favorite (Quaker State w/Fram filter), will this void any warranty? Secondly, is it my decision as to whether I use the regular service schedule or the severe schedule? It seems to me that the warranty couldn't be voided if I picked the wrong schedule. How would the dealer know what kind of miles were driven, if a "real" problem were to occur?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for the advice.
Alan
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RE: Changing my oil - 3/24/2007 11:33:00 AM
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antlip
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I called my dealer and they said to use 5w-20 I believe its also on the oil cap. I asked if i change my own oil will it void the warranty and they told me no. They said to keep all of my oil receipts. So im guessing if you have 30,000 miles on your car and 2 oil receipts, then more than likely it will void your warranty. If you have 10 receipts then it shows you changed your oil often. I have my auto parts store put the car the oil filter is for on the receipt as well. So the dealer cant say it wasn't for my outlander. Plan and simple, keep all your receipts!!!!!! It doesnt matter what brand oil or oil filter you use. Syn or reg it doesnt matter.
I'm not a mechanic but i'm sure that if you don't change your oil there are ways of telling this. Your engine will build up sludge and the oil will get all nasty.
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RE: Changing my oil - 3/24/2007 1:01:39 PM
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rcpax
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There is also a good side if you let the dealer do the oil change. They will actually do some inspection of your vehicle other than the oil change, which is a good thing for me since I'm not a mechanic. The severe and regular schedule are clearly differentiated and IMO it will void you warranty if you choose the wrong schedule (just my opinion). Besides, I'm not really good at keeping receipts, and if I lose them, I lose my warranty. I was told by the service manager that in some cases, Mitsu can actually do some repairs for free even after warranty if you record shows you've been taking care of the vehicle well. With the mileage I'm driving, I'm looking at 3 to 4 oil changes a year under severe schedule, so that isn't really much if I go to the dealership and let them do the job, besides I don't want to mess with the used oil and worry about disposing of it later. But that's just me.
And yes, the service dept said they will use 5W20 as recommended by Mitsu.
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RE: Changing my oil - 3/24/2007 1:34:58 PM
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Do what I've done with all my cars, I do it my self, its so much fun and you get the piece of mind that you did it right. Also as far as receipt keeping just make a folder for your car, everytime you change the oil type a page with info such as mileage date and oil used and next due date, then staple the receipt into that page and put it into the folder. Then theres no worries of the receipts getting lost and you could keep this folder along all your important documents. You can even go as far as making sections for your folder to log in MPG averages and washes but thtas up to you, I'm an aircraft mechanic so I tend to be overlly sensitive about my machines. But as far as schedule I would go with severe just to be save. Oh and by the way stick to the 5w20, all these B series engines recommend it so there must be a reason other than fuel economy.
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RE: Changing my oil - 3/24/2007 1:43:34 PM
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antlip
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besides I don't want to mess with the used oil and worry about disposing of it later. But that's just me.
If you live in the US advance auto takes it for free. Most local townships take it for free. Other townships require a cheap permit to dump stuff. Getting rid of the oil shouldn't be a problem at all otherwires everyone would throw it in the trash or dump it down a drain.
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RE: Changing my oil - 3/24/2007 10:59:06 PM
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soundcolor
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do yourself a favor, and dont use quaker state. It builds up and turns into sludge... horible product...
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RE: Changing my oil - 3/25/2007 10:26:51 AM
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Well, it's been a few days since I've seen an oil thread, so I figure I need to start up another one. I'm not so much concerned about the type of oil I choose, but I have some other questions.
I have ALWAYS changed my own oil, but I have never owned a new car. Forgive my ignorance of the subject, but if I change my own oil with my personal favorite (Quaker State w/Fram filter), will this void any warranty? Secondly, is it my decision as to whether I use the regular service schedule or the severe schedule? It seems to me that the warranty couldn't be voided if I picked the wrong schedule. How would the dealer know what kind of miles were driven, if a "real" problem were to occur?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for the advice.
Alan
you can certainly do all you own maintenence.. just hang on to ALL your receipts.
also, there isnt a car in the country that doesnt fall under the "severe" service schedual... all you have to do is read what is considered severe in your manual. It will say things like "stop and go driving, severe hot or cold weather, extreem dusty conditions, etc.etc".
also, trust me on this one thing.. it is VERY, VERY easy for a decent technician to tell if a car has been neglected or abused.
I always tell people one important thing about maintenence, and thats you cant have too much. you wont hurt anything by changing your oil too often, but you will if you dont change it often enough.
I (and mitsubishi) recommend an oil change every 3750 miles. Thats probably sooner than most cars really need it, but it WILL be good for the car.
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