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Old 06-02-2005 | 12:11 PM
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First oil change questions

Ok, it's time to take my 8 in for it's first oil change and I have a few questions.

Should I take it to a dealer or an oil change store?

What am I going to have to watch out for when whoever changes my oil? (IE, what are they going to messup and I'm going to have to call them on?)

Thanks!
Old 06-02-2005 | 12:14 PM
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Dealer.
Make sure they put your cap and engine cover back on, and that they don't overfill.
Old 06-04-2005 | 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Zofran
Ok, it's time to take my 8 in for it's first oil change and I have a few questions.

Should I take it to a dealer or an oil change store?

What am I going to have to watch out for when whoever changes my oil? (IE, what are they going to messup and I'm going to have to call them on?)

Thanks!
WAIT...have you considered doing this yourself...very easy. Check out the DIY on this project.
Old 06-04-2005 | 01:37 PM
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1st one go to the dealer. The original filter is put on pretty tight at the factory. After that do it yourself if possible. DO NOT take it to an "oil change store" please.
Old 06-05-2005 | 08:12 AM
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I agree take it to the dealer for the first one. My cap was really tight and I couldn't get it off even with the special formed cap.
Old 06-05-2005 | 01:07 PM
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If you don't do it yourself - then take it to someone that had done it before, like the dealer. This will help to ensure that:
1) they can get the original filter off without damaging anything (because the factory seems to put them on tight, or at least the originals get 'stuck' because they may have been on a long time).
2) they don't overfill.
3) they properly cleanup the oil that spills on the top of the engine when they remove the filter (something the minimum wage guys at the oil change shop probably wouldn't take the time to do).

Of course, not matter where you take it - be sure to check these things before you drive off!
Old 06-05-2005 | 08:11 PM
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quick question about this...did you guys wait until 7500miles or 6months to get your first oil change, or did you bring it in sooner??
Old 06-05-2005 | 08:20 PM
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i did my first oil change at 750 miles... i pity your engine if you drove it 7500 miles before changing it.
Old 06-05-2005 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Aseras
i did my first oil change at 750 miles... i pity your engine if you drove it 7500 miles before changing it.
i'll probably take it in soon then. currently 2k miles
Old 06-07-2005 | 10:27 PM
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Did my first at 2,500. But I don't put a lot of miles on my car.
Old 06-08-2005 | 02:12 AM
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does mazda put special "break in" oil in your cars when you guys receive it?
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