Scion complimentary oil changes...and oil filter replacement

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03-02-2005, 12:57 PM

Chimmy3

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Scion complimentary oil changes...and oil filter replacement

Hey ummm... when the dealer does the free oil changes.. do they replace the oil filter too? I had mine changed at 3K.. but its now 5K miles so... I want to know if i should replace it.

03-02-2005, 01:12 PM

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oil and filter must be changed

03-02-2005, 01:33 PM

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Check in the back of those manuals you got in the glove box. There are three coupons and it should say if it includes the filter.

03-02-2005, 04:41 PM

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when you change oil, you gotta get the oil filter changed, its not good for the car, you can change the oil but no the filter, but its not recommended that you do that.

03-02-2005, 05:01 PM

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no i'm just wondering if they did it for me or i have to do it myself... i'm guessing they didnt do it

03-02-2005, 05:09 PM

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Typically your supposed to change the filter every OTHER oil change, but check the manaul for intervals. It will state the intervals for both oil (5000 miles) and then for the filter...

03-02-2005, 05:17 PM

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i just got my first free one in cali, they called it a "free oil and filter change"

03-02-2005, 05:31 PM

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Same here, got my oil and filter change at 3K, the service person asked me why would I "WASTE" a free oil change at 3K when it's only required at 5K!...Silly Man!!

03-02-2005, 05:37 PM

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it includes the filter and the oil. they wouldnt change the oil without changin the filter

03-02-2005, 05:43 PM

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I took or recieved my free oil change a couple of weeks ago and they changed the oil and filer. They even gave me a nice little car wash.

03-02-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jaymo

Same here, got my oil and filter change at 3K, the service person asked me why would I "WASTE" a free oil change at 3K when it's only required at 5K!...Silly Man!!

Stealership told me to change mine at the first 3K too due to metal fragments from engine break-in, not sure if I believe them, but probably good insurance.

03-02-2005, 09:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jaymo

Same here, got my oil and filter change at 3K, the service person asked me why would I "WASTE" a free oil change at 3K when it's only required at 5K!...Silly Man!!

Stealership told me to change mine at the first 3K too due to metal fragments from engine break-in, not sure if I believe them, but probably good insurance.

I'm also going to mark my oil filter to make sure they actually change it, too-it's not the "STEALERSHIP" for nothing!!!

03-02-2005, 09:37 PM

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Look on your receipt. There should be a part # listed for a filter along with the oil.

03-02-2005, 10:18 PM

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yup

03-03-2005, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jaymo

Same here, got my oil and filter change at 3K, the service person asked me why would I "WASTE" a free oil change at 3K when it's only required at 5K!...Silly Man!!

I thought oil was supposed to be changed every 3k miles anyway?

03-03-2005, 01:09 AM

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yea my reciept shows nothing... which is why i'm worried

03-03-2005, 01:31 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jaymo

Same here, got my oil and filter change at 3K, the service person asked me why would I "WASTE" a free oil change at 3K when it's only required at 5K!...Silly Man!!

I thought oil was supposed to be changed every 3k miles anyway?

Changing at 3k is a farce, created by oil companies to sucker you into buying more.

03-03-2005, 03:46 PM

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3k was standard back then

but i still do it
and it also varies to your driving

03-03-2005, 05:34 PM

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Every 5k and includes the filter.

But that doesn't mean that is what gets done.

03-03-2005, 05:49 PM

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Each car is different. Changing more often (3K) instead of 5K isn't going to hurt. It is like changing your tires,brakes or battery before being totally worn out is a good thing. So if 3k makes you happy do it

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