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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike98SilVert
I do my own maintenance.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave1
Jiffy Lube.....? No way. You don't even want to know stories about some of the guys that have worked there. If you can, do it yourself. If you don't have the tools and don't know anyone that does, take it to your dealer. That way if they F something up, at least you have GM's warranty to back you. Good luck........


4 Vettes and 20 years later and still haven't taken them anyplace but my garage for an oil change. Daily beaters go to the quick change oil places.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 12:10 AM
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My Driveway. Nobody's touching the car unless its absolutely necessary.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by charlene
I only get my oil changed at the car dealer and the same tech always works on my car.
yepper...me too
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by budmont
My Garage, I don't trust anyone
I'am the same way, nobody is gonna do it but me!
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 02:09 AM
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I go to the dealer. They gave me 10 'free oil change' coupons when I bought the car.

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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 02:22 AM
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My garage, my driveway, anywhere but the dealers.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave1
Jiffy Lube.....? No way. You don't even want to know stories about some of the guys that have worked there. If you can, do it yourself. If you don't have the tools and don't know anyone that does, take it to your dealer. That way if they F something up, at least you have GM's warranty to back you. Good luck........
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My own garage. For a simple procedure like this I think it is silly to spend good money to just drain and refill you oil pan.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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