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greg985 09-12-2008 11:40 AM

Lame Service Tech
 
I called my service tech about my up comming oil change. I told him I wanted to use 5w-30, and he immidietly told me how it wasnt good for the engine. I told him I dont care and I want to use it, and if I would have to bring my own oil in. He kept telling me how it as bad, and wouldnt say anything else. Any ideas how I can get him to use what I want

rglbegl 09-12-2008 11:55 AM

Bring your own oil
Hover around the service bay and make sure they use it


I had to do the same thing.
THey pulled that hose down that dangles from the ceiling, you know the one filled with the wrong oil.
I had to stop them before filling it up



BTW - I see an oil debate starting from this thread

nycgps 09-12-2008 11:57 AM

rofl.

its just sad that how clueless service techs are these days ~~~

greg985 09-12-2008 12:09 PM


Originally Posted by rglbegl (Post 2637582)
Bring your own oil
Hover around the service bay and make sure they use it


I had to do the same thing.
THey pulled that hose down that dangles from the ceiling, you know the one filled with the wrong oil.
I had to stop them before filling it up



BTW - I see an oil debate starting from this thread

Pls no oil debate, If the tech says anything about it voiding my warenty what should I say? Also doesnt mazda use 5w-20 just so they get there mpg better?

I just want to know the facts so when I have to argue with him I can pwnz him

exsequor 09-12-2008 12:29 PM

Old Rotor posted this the other day. Seems like a good quote to find and show them.


Originally Posted by Old Rotor
This is what is in my Mazda Manual....so not a problem...I had to show the Mazda-mech and thats all he needed. Some of us should be running 10X40wt or even 20X50wt in hot climates. What is your location? Does it get hot there?

"Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an
effect on fuel economy and cold-weather
operation (starting and oil flow).
Low-viscosity engine oils can provide
improved fuel economy and cold-weather
performance.
But high-temperature weather conditions
require higher-viscosity engine oils for
satisfactory lubrication"


greg985 09-12-2008 01:02 PM

yea I will tell him that, hopefully he just shuts up

Shinka_MJR 09-12-2008 01:14 PM


Originally Posted by greg985 (Post 2637551)
Any ideas how I can get him to use what I want

Sure-fire way to get it done the way you want:

Dont go to the dealership for an oil change. TADA!!!

exsequor 09-12-2008 01:16 PM

Good advice too lol. I have a Bob Penkhus dealership like 1 minute walking from my place, so it's convenient for me to let them do it. They charge me $10 labor. I bring in the filter & oil of my choice (which was 10w30 synthetic this summer)


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