How do I know dealer is putting synthetic oil in my car?
Sep 12, 2012, 11:09 AM
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How do I know dealer is putting synthetic oil in my car?
I just bought Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil and took it to the dealer to get the oil changed. During the oil change they didn't allow me to stay by my car and make sure they are putting the oil I bought. Is there anyway to tell what kind of oil they put in my car?
Sep 12, 2012, 11:16 AM
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If you brought the oil with you which is what I understood from your post, then is some of it missing? I highly doubt that they'd dump it out. Where did you go? Was it a chain place or a mom and pop shop? The only way you can be sure is to do it yourself.
Sep 12, 2012, 11:20 AM
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I'm saying you're acting a little paranoid, but not like this :
Sep 12, 2012, 11:23 AM
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Not unless you have visual proof. Unless their waiting area has a window you can see the work being done you probably won't be allowed in the service bay because of liability issues.
What you can do is check on the oil level and look to see if the fluid is nice and golden in color which indicates they put the right amount and that it is fresh oil.
That's just about as much as you can do other then as stated do it yourself. You could ask to see the empty bottles but at that point you're starting to bumping into the trust issue which is not a good thing. That said if you don't have a good vibe about the staff there I'd take my business elsewhere.
What you can do is check on the oil level and look to see if the fluid is nice and golden in color which indicates they put the right amount and that it is fresh oil.
That's just about as much as you can do other then as stated do it yourself. You could ask to see the empty bottles but at that point you're starting to bumping into the trust issue which is not a good thing. That said if you don't have a good vibe about the staff there I'd take my business elsewhere.
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Sep 12, 2012, 11:58 AM
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All i can say is that when i was a mechanic- if the customer brought their oil in - i used it.
But yeah, if you can't trust 'em - do it yourself!
Get the race ramps, pan, set of metric wrenchs, funnel, drain pan. These parts pay for themselves in ~4 changes (at a dealer).
But yeah, if you can't trust 'em - do it yourself!
Get the race ramps, pan, set of metric wrenchs, funnel, drain pan. These parts pay for themselves in ~4 changes (at a dealer).
Sep 12, 2012, 12:27 PM
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However, if you're dealing with some random shop, I don't think it would be far fetched for some shady mechanic to keep the mobil1 for himself, and then load your car up with some other synthetic oil.
Sep 12, 2012, 01:06 PM
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OK so I have a stupid question, why are you taking in the oil with you in the first place? also how much does an oil change cost these days on the evo x through the dealer?
Sep 12, 2012, 01:31 PM
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I guess it's time to buy a jack & some jack stands!
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Sep 12, 2012, 01:45 PM
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I do this all the time except in the mitsu dealer they let me drive my evo to the service bay because I don't want anybody touching it.
going back to mobil 1 oil, I know they put it in because if you try to smell the new mobil 1 oil, it has a distinct burnt odor to it compared to other generic/synthetic oils. if I try to smell the dipstick and smell the same oil, then I know they used my oil. try it! lmk! proof positive!
going back to mobil 1 oil, I know they put it in because if you try to smell the new mobil 1 oil, it has a distinct burnt odor to it compared to other generic/synthetic oils. if I try to smell the dipstick and smell the same oil, then I know they used my oil. try it! lmk! proof positive!
