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[Main C900 Bulletin Board | BBFAQ | Prev by Date | Next by Date | Post Followup ] Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos Re: Getting oil changed Like This Post: - Subscribe to Daily Digest for this Bulletin Board Posted by SWEDECAR [Email] (#112) [Profile/Gallery] (more from SWEDECAR) on Thu, 3 Feb 2005 20:44:45 In Reply to: Getting oil changed, Vanessa, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 05:36:57 Alert me when someone posts in this thread: Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

Really difficult to say. Do you feel lucky?

That's what it's all about with many quick lube places. You might get a mechanic that actually know where the engine oil drain plug is?
But you might get one that drains the transmission oil (stick shift) and pour another 4 quart into the engine so you drive away with an empty tranny and an over filled engine.

Or you might get the shop where they drain the final drive oil (auto tranny) and fill up the engine with 4 more quarts and you drive away with an empty differential. It takes about 3000 miles before the final drive freezes up so it is almost impossible to claim that they did anything wrong since so long time an mileage have passed.

Or you might get the shop with the gorilla that cracks the manual transmission casing when tightening the oil drain plug and you will need a new transmission housing.

Difficult to say, do you feel lucky?

The price tag for an oil change at a Saab independant shop goes from around $40.00 to 65.00 but you usually get a full look over of the car and they know what they are looking at and can advice you of other things that might be nearing its lifespan.

Even Saab dealers have oil change specials from time to time but they can sometimes be reluctant to take on older cars.

Anders

SWEDECAR

• Getting oil changed, Vanessa, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 05:36:57
  • Re: Getting oil changed, Reyman, Fri, 4 Feb 2005 21:16:22
  • Re: Getting oil changed, SWEDECAR , Thu, 3 Feb 2005 20:44:45 <-- Viewing This Message
    • I can better that one, Ari , Fri, 4 Feb 2005 12:18:07
  • Find a good indy shop >>>>, BobD, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 20:05:06
    • Re: Find a good indy shop >>>>, Saab Hubby, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 20:26:08
  • No offense...., Chaz, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 14:51:19
    • Re: No offense....(long), Saab Hubby, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 18:49:30
  • My car never leaves my sight, Jordan, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 07:38:45
    • I agree..., No Snaab, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 11:07:06
  • I avoid "quickie" oil change places like the plague!, Micah in NC, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 07:38:02
  • Weather can't be THAT bad!, Russell Giuliano, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 06:59:28
  • Along with what Ari said, RS , Thu, 3 Feb 2005 06:30:46
  • Really tough call, Ari , Thu, 3 Feb 2005 05:45:26
    • Re: Really tough call, Paul F, Thu, 3 Feb 2005 13:50:58

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