Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work
recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any
other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?

Thanks.

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

I take my car to the trie and lube section at wal*mart, and have never had
a problem, neither has any of my family that take their cars there

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

As the previous poster has stated, I have heard positive feedback from
people going to Walmart.
The reason I started doing all maintenance work myself was not
because the mechanics are incompetent. Most mechanics get paid by the
job, so they tend to rush things to get more jobs done during a day.
This leads to screw ups which is what you as the consumer notice as
incompetence. If you do it yourself you take your time and you know
you are doing it right.

My 2 cents,
Nick


On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 17:21:47 -0700, Bob <fweem1974@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work
>recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any
>other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?
>
>Thanks.

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

penzoil on bank street done good job ... for oil changes and emmisions...

Justin


"Bob" <fweem1974@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work
> recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any
> other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?
>
> Thanks.

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

Justin Yoo <yooj@rogers.com> wrote:
> penzoil on bank street done good job ... for oil changes and
> emmisions...

Oh yeah, bank street.
Did you forget that the people on this group live all around the
world? Just a reminder ;-)

Moshe

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Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

On 20 Aug 2004 11:05:25 -0400, Moshe Jacobson <bramoshe@runslinux.net>
wrote:

>Justin Yoo <yooj@rogers.com> wrote:
>> penzoil on bank street done good job ... for oil changes and
>> emmisions...
>
>Oh yeah, bank street.
>Did you forget that the people on this group live all around the
>world? Just a reminder ;-)
>
>Moshe
Actually, I like the one on Credit Union Drive better.

: )

J.W.

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

Bob wrote:
> I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work
> recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any
> other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?
>
> Thanks.

I ended up taking my car to a new Hyundai dealer nearby and was
pleasantly surprised. They did it for $33 while I waited, had me out of
there in half an hour and even washed my car!

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

"Bob" <fweem1974@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:eYadnWvCtIMM5bvcRVn-uw@giganews.com...
> Bob wrote:
> > I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work
> > recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any
> > other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> I ended up taking my car to a new Hyundai dealer nearby and was
> pleasantly surprised. They did it for $33 while I waited, had me out of
> there in half an hour and even washed my car!

My own rule of thumb is to not let anyone touch my car that will not let me
watch what they are doing. I do not mean that I need to get under the car
with them, but if there is a window I am OK.

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

Bob wrote:

> I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work
> recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any
> other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?

Why don't you just do it yourself. That way, you'll know it was done
right and you won't have to deal with someone trying to gouge you for
unnecessary work. Install one of the Fram or Fumoto drain valves the
first time and it makes the process faster and cleaner from then on.

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 12:53:36 GMT, Brian Nystrom
<brian.nystrom@att.net> wrote:

>Bob wrote:
>
>> I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work
>> recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any
>> other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?
>
>Why don't you just do it yourself. That way, you'll know it was done
>right and you won't have to deal with someone trying to gouge you for
>unnecessary work. Install one of the Fram or Fumoto drain valves the
>first time and it makes the process faster and cleaner from then on.
>==================

Do a GOOGLE on the Jiffy Lube types and read some of the horror
stories (shudder).
I installed a Fumoto valve on my Santa Fe and changing the oil is
a snap. Of course, if the building regulations where you live, make it
difficult to work on the car...

S25

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

I use Tire Kingdom/NTB. They have the Hyundai warranty maintenance
schedule on their computers, so every 7500 they o all the work for
half of the dealership. 30K was $200 not $400 at the dealer & they
did all the work. Oil changes are $9.99 if you buy the bulk 3 pack of
coupons for under $30.


Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@att.net> wrote in message news:<kBHVc.231669$OB3.191253@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>...
> Bob wrote:
>
> > I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work
> > recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any
> > other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?
>
> Why don't you just do it yourself. That way, you'll know it was done
> right and you won't have to deal with someone trying to gouge you for
> unnecessary work. Install one of the Fram or Fumoto drain valves the
> first time and it makes the process faster and cleaner from then on.

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

Ditto. Kuoe Express is good, but they want to sell you everything, so
you ned to know what to say no to. Wal mart, they ask what you want
and don';t tell you you need an engine over haul.


On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 20:40:51 -0400, "illusion123a"
<almatters@comcast.net> wrote:

>I take my car to the trie and lube section at wal*mart, and have never had
>a problem, neither has any of my family that take their cars there

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

In article <eYadnWvCtIMM5bvcRVn-uw@giganews.com>, Bob wrote:
> Bob wrote:
>> I've always had bad experiences (work not really done, unneeded work
>> recommended, etc) with both Jiffy Lube and Oilchangers. Are there any
>> other quick lube chains that have a good reputation?

I'm surprised ... nobody has any opinion on Valvoline?

Chris

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

Be careful when going to these places and having "aftermarket" filters put
on Hyundai vehicles. My mother took her 2004 Santa Fe to an independent
garage that she has used for 20 years for her first oil change. 2 weeks
and 285 miles later her engine blew and now Hyundai won't prove that it
was from the oil change and the garage said they did nothing wrong.
Hyundai wouldn't even look at the car the first 2 weeks it was at their
dealership because it had an "aftermarket" filter on it. If your going to
do the oil change yourself, you can demand Hyundai to supply you with an
oil filter for free under the "Magnuson Moss Act of 1982". Hyundai has now
voided her warranty on a vehicle that has 3147 miles on it and they want
her to pay $9200 to replace the engine. Note: they have not proven what
caused the failure.

Re: Jiffy Lube, Oilchangers etc.
 

On Sat, 02 Oct 2004 21:58:03 -0400, "kjs" <superb9571@aol.com> wrote:

>Be careful when going to these places and having "aftermarket" filters put
>on Hyundai vehicles. My mother took her 2004 Santa Fe to an independent
>garage that she has used for 20 years for her first oil change. 2 weeks
>and 285 miles later her engine blew and now Hyundai won't prove that it
>was from the oil change and the garage said they did nothing wrong.
>Hyundai wouldn't even look at the car the first 2 weeks it was at their
>dealership because it had an "aftermarket" filter on it. If your going to
>do the oil change yourself, you can demand Hyundai to supply you with an
>oil filter for free under the "Magnuson Moss Act of 1982". Hyundai has now
>voided her warranty on a vehicle that has 3147 miles on it and they want
>her to pay $9200 to replace the engine. Note: they have not proven what
>caused the failure.

Sounds like a lawsuit to me. They have special oil filters for my
Sonata and when I got the oil changed at the dealer this last week, I
walked over to the parts department and asked them how much the oil
filters cost. They told me $7.49, which is not really a bad price.
So if anyone insists on taking their new Hyundai to an independent
garage, I suggest going to a dealer and picking up several filters and
supplying them to the independent garage and asking for a price break
on the oil change. JMHO

J.W.