how can I be sure that my mechanic is going to give me synthetic oil?

sgv321 · 04-11-2002, 09:57 PM

how do i know they wont just use regular? I will tell him to remember to use synthetic, but is there any way to check? (I wont be able to watch him do it.)

stanmo · 04-11-2002, 10:00 PM

the part number/type of oil should be listed on the work order/receipt..

sgv321 · 04-11-2002, 10:19 PM

hmm.. good thinking.. but this guy has shitty receipts. I didnt even get a printout after my alignment & didnt realize until after I got home..

clark · 04-11-2002, 10:22 PM

Start going some place else if service is that bad.
you should be collecting all records of anything done to your car. better for resale.

sgv321 · 04-11-2002, 11:03 PM

he knows what he is doning tho..

vinnymac · 04-11-2002, 11:11 PM

If you're questioning the type of oil you're getting even after you ask him for synthetic...then it's time to find someone you can trust 100%

opp · 04-11-2002, 11:44 PM

do your own oil change- then have them re-set code- this way you can keep your eye on them the whole time- i will never take my car to dealer w/out watching them- after they scratched my 2002 325ci--

SrCsTc · 04-12-2002, 12:19 AM

You can probably tell by rubbing some of it with your fingers. Compare regular oil and sinthetic and see if you can tell the difference.

You should try changing it yourself. It's really not that hard and you'll always know what's in it.:smile:

325cic · 04-12-2002, 12:24 AM

Still, I think the best is to DIY. save money and have the best for your car

sometimes, dealer will reset the computer for you for free.

SrCsTc · 04-12-2002, 10:02 AM

I'm gonna go change mine right now!

BAVARIAN323i · 04-12-2002, 11:18 AM

thats what i do

sgv321 · 04-12-2002, 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by BAVARIAN323i
thats what i do

Good idea. I hope he's honest..

View My Garage · 04-12-2002, 11:21 AM

use a Mechanic you trust... pretty much what I do... or change it yourself, it's very easy

sgv321 · 04-12-2002, 11:23 AM

I dont know if i trust him yet. I would do it myself, but this oil change is the one with my tune up (inspection).. plus I dont want to get any oil on my hands or under my fingernails.. not to mention if any gets on my velvet jogging suit..j/k

View My Garage · 04-12-2002, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sgv321
I dont know if i trust him yet. I would do it myself, but this oil change is the one with my tune up (inspection).. plus I dont want to get any oil on my hands or under my fingernails.. not to mention if any gets on my velvet jogging suit..j/k

LOL "velvet jogging suit"...

yeah I hear ya with the Inspection and all... good luck!

sgv321 · 04-12-2002, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by B

LOL "velvet jogging suit"...

yeah I hear ya with the Inspection and all... good luck!

i was serious about the velvet jogging suit.. blue with the burgandy trim... i was kidding about the hands & nails part...... great.. now I know...

04-11-2002, 09:57 PM	#1
sgv321 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: The Bay Posts: 132 My Ride: 328 View My Garage	how can I be sure that my mechanic is going to give me synthetic oil? how do i know they wont just use regular? I will tell him to remember to use synthetic, but is there any way to check? (I wont be able to watch him do it.)

04-11-2002, 10:22 PM	#4
clark Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Calgary Posts: 49 My Ride: '00 323i View My Garage	Start going some place else if service is that bad. you should be collecting all records of anything done to your car. better for resale. __________________

04-11-2002, 11:03 PM	#5
sgv321 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: The Bay Posts: 132 My Ride: 328 View My Garage	he knows what he is doning tho.. Last edited by sgv321; 04-11-2002 at 11:15 PM.

04-11-2002, 11:11 PM	#6
vinnymac St. Louis BMW Fanatic Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 7,155 My Ride: 2011 335is View My Garage	Having a Mechanic you can trust is soooo important. If you're questioning the type of oil you're getting even after you ask him for synthetic...then it's time to find someone you can trust 100%

04-11-2002, 11:44 PM	#7
opp Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: SAN DIEGO!!!! Posts: 202 My Ride: 2002 325CI View My Garage	do your own oil change- then have them re-set code- this way you can keep your eye on them the whole time- i will never take my car to dealer w/out watching them- after they scratched my 2002 325ci-- __________________

04-11-2002, 10:00 PM	#2
stanmo MMM Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 269 My Ride: 996 View My Garage	the part number/type of oil should be listed on the work order/receipt..

04-11-2002, 10:19 PM	#3
sgv321 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: The Bay Posts: 132 My Ride: 328 View My Garage	hmm.. good thinking.. but this guy has shitty receipts. I didnt even get a printout after my alignment & didnt realize until after I got home..

04-12-2002, 12:19 AM	#8
SrCsTc Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: NJ Posts: 2,182 My Ride: 00 323Ci View My Garage	You can probably tell by rubbing some of it with your fingers. Compare regular oil and sinthetic and see if you can tell the difference. You should try changing it yourself. It's really not that hard and you'll always know what's in it.:smile:

04-12-2002, 12:24 AM	#9
325cic Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Portland Posts: 413 My Ride: ACS//325CIC View My Garage	Still, I think the best is to DIY. save money and have the best for your car sometimes, dealer will reset the computer for you for free.

04-12-2002, 10:02 AM	#10
SrCsTc Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: NJ Posts: 2,182 My Ride: 00 323Ci View My Garage	I'm gonna go change mine right now!

04-12-2002, 11:18 AM	#11
BAVARIAN323i Ballin' Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 2,504 My Ride: 1999 323i View My Garage	give him the synthetic oil thats what i do

04-12-2002, 11:21 AM	#13
B OG Moderator Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 5,619 My Ride: 325iX-M3-525iT-M5 View My Garage	use a Mechanic you trust... pretty much what I do... or change it yourself, it's very easy __________________

04-12-2002, 11:23 AM	#14
sgv321 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: The Bay Posts: 132 My Ride: 328 View My Garage	I dont know if i trust him yet. I would do it myself, but this oil change is the one with my tune up (inspection).. plus I dont want to get any oil on my hands or under my fingernails.. not to mention if any gets on my velvet jogging suit..j/k

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