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I've ben getting my oil changed at the car wash at La Plaza Grande on 27/441 for seven years now. I understand that they are no longer doing oil changes.

Does anyone have a place they would recommend for an oil change?
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Firestone on 466, near Rt 301.
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Sumter Tire, Wildwood--whatever, you do STAY AWAY FROM TIRE CHOICE (Colony)--they destroyed the transmission of a talk of the villages member & ripped off a senior citizen for over $1300.00 (Wedgewood)--their history is well known-- drained the trans & and double filled the engine on a Subaru--the trans was cooked
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Wildwood tire. On 44 just East of 301. Honest and reliable.
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Boulevard Tire Center | Florida Oil Changes and Tires

Located on 27/441 not too far south of 466.
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Sumter Tire, Wildwood--whatever, you do STAY AWAY FROM TIRE CHOICE (Colony)--they destroyed the transmission of a talk of the villages member & ripped off a senior citizen for over $1300.00 (Wedgewood)--their history is well known-- drained the trans & and double filled the engine on a Subaru--the trans was cooked
I completely agree with above, have used Wildwood tire several times, excellent service.
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Firestone on 466, near Rt 301.
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I've ben getting my oil changed at the car wash at La Plaza Grande on 27/441 for seven years now. I understand that they are no longer doing oil changes.

Does anyone have a place they would recommend for an oil change?
You better follow up. Check the oil level before you leave. I find that some over fill, cause the don’t know how many quarts a particular brand/engine holds, so they just dump in 5 quarts or out oF the 55 gallon drum with the with the un-calibrated spigot.
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Sumter Tire, Wildwood--whatever, you do STAY AWAY FROM TIRE CHOICE (Colony)--they destroyed the transmission of a talk of the villages member & ripped off a senior citizen for over $1300.00 (Wedgewood)--their history is well known-- drained the trans & and double filled the engine on a Subaru--the trans was cooked
The problem most have no clue or follow up on service they got. I learnt this lesson 35 years ago with dealer. Just cause it’s the dealer or someone recommended don’t mean they are attentive enough to fill it to proper level. Trust but verify. You should also be aware after maintenance of any fluids that continue to drip on garage floor or the spot when you vehicle sets.
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Does anyone have a place they would recommend for an oil change?

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Sumter Tire on 301. Use them for everything.
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The manufacturer's dealer, especially if under warrenty.
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i have had good luck with Tuffy's on 441, They will also rotate your tires and usually offer discount coupons. I had terrible experiences at Tire Choice.
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I've been happy with Walmart's service. I use the one on Wedgewood, but Summerfield has an auto center as well.
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Both Sumter Tire and Wildwood Tire have great reputations. Have used both for various services. Wish I had found them years ago
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