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I figured I would throw it out there.....if you folks can avoid oil change only places and car washes that offer a free car wash with an oil change, please do so. I cant tell you how many times we have had cars towed here right after getting an oil change at these places. Some have stripped oil drain plugs,no oil was put back in,differentials were left unplugged after they were checked and they burned up inside.... All these things for a $20.00 oil change.
I know they seem convenient and cost effective but its really not that hard to change your own oil. One place by me did a "flush" service and ended up messing up an entire power steering system, this lead to us replacing damaged parts and them being taken to court by the customer( her husband happens to be a lawyer) and then us being bad mouthed by that service place that caused all the problems.
In short, spend some time and do it yourself, otherwise, make sure to keep your receipt in case they forget something like reinstalling the drain plug.
I know they seem convenient and cost effective but its really not that hard to change your own oil. One place by me did a "flush" service and ended up messing up an entire power steering system, this lead to us replacing damaged parts and them being taken to court by the customer( her husband happens to be a lawyer) and then us being bad mouthed by that service place that caused all the problems.
In short, spend some time and do it yourself, otherwise, make sure to keep your receipt in case they forget something like reinstalling the drain plug.