There are side benefits to having a service center or dealer change your oil.
First , the record created on a CarFax. Having this official record of service will add hundreds if not thousands to the resale value.
Second, a good service center will also give your car a look over for other safety issues you may not be aware of. Tire wearing oddly, suspension problems, many others. Unfortunately the few rip-off shops have made most people suspicious.
Third, the hassle of trekking the old oil back for disposal. This alone is my number one issue with changing my own oil.
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