How much for oil change?

[z12358]

Now I remember how we didn't conclude anything on the warranty thing before. Let's assume that the prohibition of outside service is not there until someone actually reads it.

Assumming that I bring my own oil, filter, ring, etc, do most oil change places (such as Jiffy Lube) have the tools (wrench, etc.) to do an oil change on the Boxster? This may not be a bad idea, as I can probably find such a place closer to my storage and the drive will be shorter before I store the car with the new oil. Of course, if I do it I'll be standing right there watching like a hawk.

Z.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by z12358

Now I remember how we didn't conclude anything on the warranty thing before. Let's assume that the prohibition of outside service is not there until someone actually reads it.

Assumming that I bring my own oil, filter, ring, etc, do most oil change places (such as Jiffy Lube) have the tools (wrench, etc.) to do an oil change on the Boxster? This may not be a bad idea, as I can probably find such a place closer to my storage and the drive will be shorter before I store the car with the new oil. Of course, if I do it I'll be standing right there watching like a hawk.

Z.

Hi,

The drain plug wrench is common enough, 8mm Allen bit. But, the Oil Filter wrench (74mm, 14 flutes) isn't that common, so I wouldn't expect Jiffy Lube to have one.

Besides needing to torque the Plug and Filter Cannister (37 ft.lbs. and 19 ft.lbs. respectively) could also be a problem, they may not have a torque wrench, let alone an accurate one.

Also, by the book, the Oil needs to drain for at least 20 min. to get the most old oil out and I cannot imaging Jiffy Lube holding a Bay out of service for that long.

But, the biggest concern I would have would be having their guys waving open quarts of Oil around my trunk!...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[Brucelee]

My experience would support Jim's observations on warranty coverage. Lexus has always been VERY accomodating with me on warranty issues.

Porsche has been the opposite. Fortunately, I have some very good service folks here in Carlsbad who fight the good fight. I have seen them haggling with "the factory" on issues.

It is too bad. If the car fails under warranty, lets keep the customer satisfied.