Any reason to stick with stealership for oil changes?

[GroovyGeek]

I always did oil changes on my 2014 JK at the stealership, since it was easy to crack the oil cooler housing by over-tightening the filter. My 2.7L Bronco is about to hit 6kmi and I want to do the first oil change. Rather than waste time with appointments and multi-hour waits at the dealer (or all day drop-offs), is there a reason I should not take it to a local oil change place and get it done in under an hour?

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[Billnchristy]

It's so easy to do yourself I would recommend that.

If I do local places I bring my own shit, I know some places hate that but I don't want your drum of Joe's discount oil in my car.

 

[TheShark]

I use my FordPass points.

 

[Dunning Kruger]

I keep it at the dealership through the warranty period.

 

[j_4260]

If you've got the time and you're handy, do it yourself.

Some days I don't mind getting under the Bronco, some days / weeks, I don't have the time, energy, or desire and getting it to the dealership is easy enough (for me).

I also use the dealership because they gave me a small service plan as a result of a few first-run production issues my Badlands has.

 

[Ryslegit]

Price difference between diy and dealership isn't drastic so I prefer taking it in. It's also nice having a paper trail of work/service done in the event of warranty issues.

Not sure about dealers in the SD area but Gosch Ford in Temecula is pretty quick, turn around time is usually about an hour or so.

 

[Baerkeeper]

My dealership offers free tire rotation with their oil changes so I'll be taking it there.

 

[Mdozier]

For what it's worth, my dealer knows I prefer doing it myself; he said be sure and keep receipts for warranty purposes - just in case.

No idea if that works for a non-dealer shop as well.

 

[Roger123]

I bring mine in as I have the points from buying it. Yea, it's a little inconvenient to drop off and pick up but not a huge deal. I'll do it myself once the points run out.

I've been changing oil for 45 years so it's not a huge deal, LOL.

 

[TheShark]

Our local dealer is offering to come pick up the vehicle and drop it back off when it's done.

 

[nwardoh]

I always did oil changes on my 2014 JK at the stealership, since it was easy to crack the oil cooler housing by over-tightening the filter. My 2.7L Bronco is about to hit 6kmi and I want to do the first oil change. Rather than waste time with appointments and multi-hour waits at the dealer (or all day drop-offs), is there a reason I should not take it to a local oil change place and get it done in under an hour?

My dealer provides a lifetime powertrain warranty for all new and "newer" used vehicles so I use them so they maintain all the service records for the factory warranty and the addon they give you. Dealers have to use approved oil, thats just common sense. They likely are all using Motorcraft which is premium quality made by ConocoPhillips. Most dealers also have pretty quick oil change turn arounds and lots have walk ins available.

 

[kr_1315]

DIY is simple. It is well worth it to learn how.

 

[Ryan Feilner]

I enjoy doing it myself and would rather use high quality oil at a fraction of what they charge. I'll save my points for t-shirts in he gift shop

Also, from a warranty perspective please note your Ford app has a place to track all "Maintenance" done to your vehicle. It will also show all your dealer visits in there too. So you can keep track of all personal and dealer services performed in order of completion. The information you enter is also transferable to the next owner, so no more glove box of paper you throw at the next buyer. You can also include pictures too!. I usually just list what I did/mileage, and then show a pic of the receipt for the oil/filter as an example and also reminds me what I used last time to be consistent.

It just kills me when you drop off your new car and some new to the job 18 yr old kid grabs your car to change your oil, since its newbie work.... Not everyone cares the way you do. 2 cents

 

[colonelburke]

You can earn Ford pass points.

 

[ar1]

I will do a mix of DIY and dealership - reason being I want to give them opportunities to discover any leaks or other issues that would be covered under warranty.

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