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Justdiscovering · 10-07-2011, 03:33 PM

What's the best place for these services? Dealer, jiffy lube, firestone, sun tire? Etc.. Most reliable and cheap, best services or coupons?

Justdiscovering · 10-07-2011, 03:37 PM

And a side question..when I get eye lids, should I make them black to go with the black and blue? Or the the cars color of blue ribbon?

willt · 10-07-2011, 04:23 PM

oil change i do it in dealer since they keep records also $14.95 for oil change is not bad
tire rotation look for cheapest around or you can do it yourself x pattern

***arabianobsession*** · 10-07-2011, 04:35 PM

As a general rule, I would avoid Jiffy Lube, Valvoline, Walmart, etc. Occasionally you can come across a good team of people who work there, but it's not something to rely on. I used to work in a Walmart TLE and I can safely say we had the most competent team of people EVER! 3 of the guys even had auto tech degrees, and we were all pretty good friends. We held the record of least amount of problems in the tri-state area. Now, we all left and it's gone downhill terribly.

But anyway, can't go wrong with the dealer (as long as they're priced fair), or an excellent independent shop. There's pros and cons to each side. Personally, I do 95% of the maintenance myself. That way I know if I screwed up, it's my fault

workerant · 10-07-2011, 05:10 PM

+1 for diy

and tire rotation is depend on the type of tires you have too.

Justdiscovering · 10-07-2011, 05:11 PM

What's the average price for the dealer? I keep falling back on them when I think about it? I got a 10% percent off coupon too!

Justdiscovering · 10-07-2011, 05:13 PM

Its all stock tires. Yokohama I think. And idk how to do it.. Its embarrassing

***arabianobsession*** · 10-07-2011, 05:21 PM

On average, $30 for oil change and $20 for tire rotation. They're both relatively easy.

Justdiscovering · 10-07-2011, 05:26 PM

Plus Keith peirson Toyota are rip off artists. So I have to bring my gf to bring them down a notch

Justdiscovering · 10-07-2011, 05:28 PM

Is a rotation needed? Or required?

***arabianobsession*** · 10-07-2011, 05:32 PM

"Bring my gf to bring them down a notch"?

If you don't rotate your tires regularly, then they wear out MUCH faster, wear irregularly, and after awhile, give a poor ride.

Tire rotations should be done every 5000 miles or 6 months.

tengiday · 10-07-2011, 05:35 PM

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Is a rotation needed? Or required?

You should do that to maximize your tread wear (more even).

I always have all of the maintenance done by the dealer. The price is about $54 + tax, including oil change, rotating tires, and inspect many things.

PS: My dealer never did anything wrong!!!

Justdiscovering · 10-07-2011, 05:55 PM

Yea she knows how to say no to people, I dont. I decided the dealership. And now for my second in the original post lol

tengiday · 10-07-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Justdiscovering

And a side question..when I get eye lids, should I make them black to go with the black and blue? Or the the cars color of blue ribbon?

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Originally Posted by Justdiscovering

Yea she knows how to say no to people, I dont. I decided the dealership. And now for my second in the original post lol

It's up to you. It's your personal preference. However, I haven't seen a blue eye lid.

molson.david · 10-07-2011, 07:43 PM

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What's the best place for these services? Dealer, jiffy lube, firestone, sun tire? Etc.. Most reliable and cheap, best services

your own garage or drive way

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5qt. of full synthetic oil and filter going to run you less than $30.
rotation-free!
you'll feel complete satisfaction and pride for yourself.

p.s. and you can get yourself 6-pack after that, you sure deserved it!