[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by dbussone

VPL - just FYI, if you are having the car serviced where you purchased it, or at a dealer, the dealer's computer system likely has all the information you are maintaining by hand. And they should provide it to you should you ever need it

From prior discussions I suspect you don't have a smart phone, but I can use my phone to access the maintenance records of our cars. This can be pretty handy at times

I'm glad your car had no damage.

Thanks, I'm glad to hear that but I don't mind keeping my own records. It's no trouble at all and I don't have to rely on the dealer.

[tcxr750]

I think its best to check the oil level after each oil change. In 30 years of car ownership there have been more than a few oil change overfills.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by tcxr750

I think its best to check the oil level after each oil change. In 30 years of car ownership there have been more than a few oil change overfills.

Once in the rare times I didn't do it myself I had my oil changed by a highly rated place called "Golden Hands" which had a weekly radio show telling everyone how great they were. Several days later I noticed oil drips In my garage. I checked the drain plug and found it was only barely hand tightened and leaking oil. You can't trust anyone.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I called The Tire Choice on Wedgewood Lane in The Villages and they said they always check the oil before the car leaves their shop. Their price is only about $2 more and I wouldn't have to drive all the way to Ocala.

But he said the price was for a certain type of oil and I'm not sure if that's what I need. I didn't write it down. I might have to go there in person to make sure.

Is The Tire Choice a good place to go for an oil change?

What place would you recommend?

Another issue is coupons: I had a dealer coupon for a $19.95 oil change. But by the time they added the disposal fee and taxes etc. it came to $26.41. Previously, when I used a $19.95 coupon it would only come to a total of about $20. So I learned that you have to read them carefully because they're not all the same.

The complaint issue: When you complain about service, is it a good or bad idea to ever go back to the same place again?

Many people on this site, including myself, have had bad experiences at Tire Choice. I would strongly recommend that people stay away.

As far as oil changes go, I just check to make sure that they have used 100% vegetable oil. Anything else your pipes could get all clogged up.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Many people on this site, including myself, have had bad experiences at Tire Choice. I would strongly recommend that people stay away.

As far as oil changes go, I just check to make sure that they have used 100% vegetable oil. Anything else your pipes could get all clogged up.

I hope the good Dr. is kidding with that oil type recommendation.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Mikeod

I hope the good Dr. is kidding with that oil type recommendation.

He is. VPL is a vegan and is always giving everyone a hard time about our diet and the bad effect it has on us.

Quite honestly I think doc just knocked one out of the park.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Many people on this site, including myself, have had bad experiences at Tire Choice. I would strongly recommend that people stay away.

As far as oil changes go, I just check to make sure that they have used 100% vegetable oil. Anything else your pipes could get all clogged up.

Goooooooooaaaaaaaaaallllllllllll!

[tcxr750]

Just make sure the oil you use isn't hydrogenated. Those transfats will kill you and your engine!!

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Many people on this site, including myself, have had bad experiences at Tire Choice. I would strongly recommend that people stay away.

As far as oil changes go, I just check to make sure that they have used 100% vegetable oil. Anything else your pipes could get all clogged up.

Thanks for the tip, I was thinking "olive oil".

[Villages PL]

After one week of not getting a call back from the service manager, I called the dealership and was connected to him by mistake. I told him I called to speak to his boss but got connected to him instead. So we talked and he listened better than he did the last time.

The bottom line is this: Point #1 - He said the "technician" who changed my oil should not have made the excuse that the equipment wasn't accurate. He said there's no excuse for him not checking the oil. And the manager himself apologized for the poor service. He also mentioned that they will have all new equipment installed by June or July.

Point #2: He said he highly doubts there would be any damage to the engine by being filled one quart over the fill mark. And even if there is damage, he said the warranty will cover the engine for up to 10 years or 90,000 (or something like that) miles. He even went so far as to say you could put 6 or 7 quarts of oil in and still not damage the engine.

Point #3 He said he will mail me some coupons to try to make up for the poor service. Perhaps one of them will be for a free oil change.

Also, I'm sure you will be glad to hear that I didn't eat any of their free donuts when I was there last week for my oil change. Ha! Ha! Ha! I paid .50 cents for a small package of peanut butter crackers.
Sorry to inform you that the crackers were not whole grain! Ha! :-)

[Topspinmo]

Problem I see (or my theory) at most dealerships IMO they (some of the mechanic's) don't know how much oil to put in. thinking every thing holes 5 quarts. so if your 4 cylinder holes 4 1/2 quarts you get over fill by 1/2 quart. Really no excuss. if you change oil every day you should 1. know how much oil to put in. 2. Check the oil level when through. 3. DOUBLE CHECK oil level and look for leaks after shut down after the oil change. Which I bet 2 and 3. aren't done either and that's why NO 1 gets overlooked. Then the desk jockey has to put up with the aftermath when caught! Which is probably rare cause nobody follows up on service preformed'

Maybe IMO 1/2 quart won't hurt, but I wouldn't want Full quart over. Even though it won't blow the engine up it still would probably overheat and put undo pressure on the seals. SO IMO at 90K more or less oil leaks maybe worse than normal??? my opinion of course.

I bet management or service supervisor had little Talk to the mechanic's after this incident. Hopefully it won't happen again there. Others should thank you for bringing this up again. Last time was 2012.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Also, I'm sure you will be glad to hear that I didn't eat any of their free donuts when I was there last week for my oil change. Ha! Ha! Ha! I paid .50 cents for a small package of peanut butter crackers.
Sorry to inform you that the crackers were not whole grain! Ha!

Why do you think anyone would care if you ate a free donut?
I'm impressed, you almost made it through a thread without mentioning food.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Why do you think anyone would care if you ate a free donut?
I'm impressed, you almost made it through a thread without mentioning food.

Originally Posted by dbussone; ....... VPL is a vegan and is always giving everyone a hard time about our diet and the bad effect it has on us.

Barefoot, if you had read all the previous posts you would have known I wasn't the one who brought up the subject of food. dbussone wasn't the one who brought up the subject but helped to prolong the distraction.

If you had read all the previous posts, you would have understood the context.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Barefoot, if you had read all the previous posts you would have known I wasn't the one who brought up the subject of food. dbussone wasn't the one who brought up the subject but help to prolong the distraction.

If you had read all the previous posts, you would have understood the context.

Oh oh. Am I going to the principal's office again?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by dbussone

Oh oh. Am I going to the principal's office again?

No, actually I think you have been suspended. Go straight home.