1st Oil Change
11-12-2005, 06:52 AM
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1st Oil Change
Since the car tomm is going to be 3 months old and I have 3894 miles on it i'm taking it to the dealer for my first oil change. Is it better to take the car normally to the dealer for oil changes or the local shops? While my 2000 Ford Focus was under warranty i always brought it into the dealer for service and had no problems major that is. Just the usualy ware n tear.
11-12-2005, 06:17 PM
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Even at $21.95 the dealer oil change is a good idea the first year or so. Only the dealer will be aware of any TSB's (Technical Service Bulletins), pertaining the the HHR (this includes recalls, upgrades, failing parts, etc.), every time you take a new car in always ask the service writer to have them "check it out" just to make sure everything is safe. Sometimes they will replace a part GM recommends action on.
Hope it helps,
Hope it helps,
11-12-2005, 07:54 PM
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I would do it myself but for the price I pay the dealer its not worth it. I thought you were suposed to stay with conventional oil during the break in period and then switch to synthetic after the engine is all broken in? 
11-13-2005, 03:06 PM
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Yes, but you wont feel it in your car. I will switch to synthetic once I start moding my engine. You can expect a small horsepower and torque increase, increased gas milage, and lower exhaust emissions. Also there is less breakdown inside your engine. My favorite synthetic is good old Royal Purple.
See, I don't completely hate purple.
See, I don't completely hate purple.