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2722 messages, Last post on Sep 25, 2009 at 12:58 PM
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My service light went on at about 4k miles - time for first oil change. When I called the dealer, they said it costs $89!!! Why so much? Can I just go to Jiffy Lube and do a change for $20? Is it any special kind of oil that only Acura can do the change? -Mark
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Replying to: mfeirman (Sep 23, 2008 12:42 pm) |
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Replying to: johnny98 (Sep 23, 2008 3:52 pm) Ask for a discount, I bet you get one. |
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Replying to: mfeirman (Sep 23, 2008 12:42 pm) |
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Replying to: johnny98 (Sep 23, 2008 3:52 pm) Or simply recommended..?? I always use Mobil 1 but I'm quite sure the only short term advantage is slightly improved FE (maybe...) and possibly (???) extended engine component life long term, say beyond 150,000 miles. ALL engine lubricating oil is made from molecules resulting from the big bang eons ago.
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Replying to: wwest (Sep 24, 2008 8:29 am) That's why, for instance, some BMWs go 10,000 miles between service stops. |
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Replying to: wwest (Sep 24, 2008 8:29 am) Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Your vehicle is equipped with a high performance turbocharged engine that requires the use of synthetic motor oil. Always use Mobil 1 5W-30 or an equivalent oil that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Not all synthetic oils will meet this standard. Only use oils that display the HTO-06 standard on the label. Failure to use Mobil 1 or an equivalent oil that meets the HTO-06 standard can lead to a reduction in engine performance or durability, and can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty. Also, are you saying that dealers use oil that doesn't meet API/SAE standards and the manufacturers overlook it?
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Replying to: infinitimn (Sep 24, 2008 1:55 pm) Unless enough people have caught on by now to make the dealers actually pay attention to the oil requirements. |
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Replying to: mfeirman (Sep 23, 2008 12:42 pm) They should offer something similar - otherwise what's the incentive for you to go to them? With this economy, it's in their best interest to lure every potential customer they can. They will lose nothing by changing the oil for free.
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Replying to: angelina247 (Sep 25, 2008 7:58 pm)
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