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Old 04-21-2013, 10:40 AM
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"Never had a dealership ask me to prove I changed the oil when I brought it in for warranty work"" So you've had warranty work done with engine failure related to oil? It's not the Local dealership that's going to dispute it, sure they will be happy to get the business one way or the other. IMO the biggest thing is checking the oil and other fluids-- most people can hardly find the battery let along dipstick.

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Originally Posted by JoeC1947 View Post
I agree. Twice a year or every 6-8k is good. Being a former auto mechanic, changing your engine oil on a timely basis is the single most important thing you can do for your car.
I also agree twice year is good cheap insurance... People who understand mechinical things understand this. I'll just have to add IMO along with that would checking the fluid levels and tire pressure. I can hardly walk through parking lot without seeing one or more low tires on several cars. Makes me wonder what else their not paying attention to?