Oil change at trusted mechanic vs. Dealership

[paulofto]

I do my own oil changes but as long as your guy uses approved oil, filter, crush washer AND knows the proper torque setting for the drain plug, well, $75.00 is a steal.

PS..... make 100% damn sure he doesn’t overfill the oil. It takes a bit of precision and time to ensure the proper fill. The sump rarely empties completely when draining so dumping in 9 quarts without checking the level as you add each quart could lead to overfill.

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by paulofto

I do my own oil changes but as long as your guy uses approved oil, filter, crush washer AND knows the proper torque setting for the drain plug, well, $75.00 is a steal.

PS..... make 100% damn sure he doesn’t overfill the oil. It takes a bit of precision and time to ensure the proper fill. The sump rarely empties completely when draining so dumping in 9 quarts without checking the level as you add each quart could lead to overfill.

As I was reading thru the thread I was going to make both points, but no need to since Paul said it perfectly.