First Service
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Racer
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From: Dana Point Ca
First Service
Took my car in for the 1st service. Dealer changed oil and the DIC still says 33% oil life. Did they forget to reset it and do i have to take it all the way back to correct it?
Burning Brakes
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From: Poway CA
Originally Posted by greta
Took my car in for the 1st service. Dealer changed oil and the DIC still says 33% oil life. Did they forget to reset it and do i have to take it all the way back to correct it?
Hope this helps.
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From: Carlsbad Ca
Originally Posted by greta
Took my car in for the 1st service. Dealer changed oil and the DIC still says 33% oil life. Did they forget to reset it and do i have to take it all the way back to correct it?
Did you have a Weseloh "freebie?"
Safety Car
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From: Pleasanton California
Originally Posted by Lucky13
Nope. I believe all you need to do is press and hold the Reset button for 3 seconds when the oil life percentage is showing. If that does not work, see the manual - it's in there...
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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Racer
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Originally Posted by NORTY
Are you sure they changed the oil? (& filter?)
Did you have a Weseloh "freebie?"
Did you have a Weseloh "freebie?"
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Originally Posted by greta
I have no idea what this means.
Last edited by Vasta; Jul 12, 2006 at 01:00 AM.
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From: Pleasanton California
Originally Posted by greta
i wouldn't take weseloh to a dog fight! They are the worst. And only live 1 mile away from them. I bought it at Selman in Orange and actually it was a freebie from there. Do you think they pulled a fast one on me? How could itell? I can't do it myself. That's not an option for me. I hate dealerships.
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Racer
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Originally Posted by Vasta
The popcorn means I'm lurking. I use it because I don't know the answer and I'm waiting to hear from somebody that does. You see, by putting it into the thread it will pop-up in my e-mail later so I can come back and find out the answer. Plenty of people do it here. As for the big ears...I just throw that in to say I'm listening while I lurk.
1st thing in the AM i'm checking the color of my oil and it better be clean!
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I also took my car in to the dealer today to have the oil changed and they reset the oil life remaining, it reads at 99% now. I was pretty happy about that but not so thrilled by how long it took, the oil change part itself was quick (maybe half an hour) but it took them almost an hour to process the paperwork and tell me I owed them sixty-five bucks for Mobil 1 plus labor.
Also I was momentarily scared when reading the invoice which said the service included installing a sticker on the car, but I went all around the car and couldn't find any dealer sticker so thankfully they didn't actually do this...
Also I was momentarily scared when reading the invoice which said the service included installing a sticker on the car, but I went all around the car and couldn't find any dealer sticker so thankfully they didn't actually do this...
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Originally Posted by mbonness
I also took my car in to the dealer today to have the oil changed and they reset the oil life remaining, it reads at 99% now. I was pretty happy about that but not so thrilled by how long it took, the oil change part itself was quick (maybe half an hour) but it took them almost an hour to process the paperwork and tell me I owed them sixty-five bucks for Mobil 1 plus labor.
Also I was momentarily scared when reading the invoice which said the service included installing a sticker on the car, but I went all around the car and couldn't find any dealer sticker so thankfully they didn't actually do this...
Also I was momentarily scared when reading the invoice which said the service included installing a sticker on the car, but I went all around the car and couldn't find any dealer sticker so thankfully they didn't actually do this...
They usually put the sticker in the upper left corner of your windshield (as you're sitting in the driver's seat looking out). The amount of time to process your paperwork sux. I guess small town dealers do have some advantages.
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From: MA
Originally Posted by greta
Took my car in for the 1st service. Dealer changed oil and the DIC still says 33% oil life. Did they forget to reset it and do i have to take it all the way back to correct it?
Burning Brakes
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From: Poway CA
I was one of those folks who always changed his own oil. I stopped doing it about 10 years ago when it involved cars that were 'transportation'. The day after I got the vette, I realized 2 things:
- I could not stand the thought of someone doing something on the car I could do myself and my worrying about them getting it all covered with greasy handprints, scratches, etc. I imagined them pressing that "Reset" button without first washing their hands...
- Some of the best memories I have in my life are the times I spent working on the car with my dad. My son has not had that chance yet.
I ordered Race Ramps the next day and stocked-up on oil and filters. It's something I actually look forward to...
- I could not stand the thought of someone doing something on the car I could do myself and my worrying about them getting it all covered with greasy handprints, scratches, etc. I imagined them pressing that "Reset" button without first washing their hands...
- Some of the best memories I have in my life are the times I spent working on the car with my dad. My son has not had that chance yet.
I ordered Race Ramps the next day and stocked-up on oil and filters. It's something I actually look forward to...
Pro
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From: Brea, CA
Originally Posted by greta
thanks for translating. i have wondered what the popcorn thing was since i strted on the CF...lots to learn!
1st thing in the AM i'm checking the color of my oil and it better be clean!
1st thing in the AM i'm checking the color of my oil and it better be clean!
Don't feel alone...I just learned this also!!!! Thanks for asking!!!
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From: Fort Walton Beach FL
Originally Posted by JimTN
Oil change at my dealer's is $65 including the oil, labor, filter, and all.
They usually put the sticker in the upper left corner of your windshield (as you're sitting in the driver's seat looking out). The amount of time to process your paperwork sux. I guess small town dealers do have some advantages.
They usually put the sticker in the upper left corner of your windshield (as you're sitting in the driver's seat looking out). The amount of time to process your paperwork sux. I guess small town dealers do have some advantages.
I appreciate the fact they top off all the fluids and check the tire pressure, etc. but after they added a few PSIs now the car is bouncing all around the bumpy roads again. Maybe I will let some air out of the tires...