Where to get oil changed in Reno? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Paul@dbtuned · 2006-03-17, 11:36 AM

Hello folks:

I have a customer who has an '05 STi.
She is asking where to get the oil changed in the Reno area.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Paul

Dean · 2006-03-17, 11:41 AM

Answer depends on age, marital status, etc...

Dibs if she is over 30, and single...

MPREZIV · 2006-03-17, 11:49 AM

OH DEAR GOD DON'T SEND HER TO JIFFY LUBE!

We here at Nissan have a decent price for a regular LOF, at 29.99 + tax, if she doesn't want synthetic oil. Mobil 1 is around 50 bucks out the door. Feel free to tell her to ask for me if you send her this way. (cory)

Otherwise, I say go to the dealer, or do it herself...

JonnydaJibba · 2006-03-17, 11:58 AM

I dunno, anywhere? At least my answer was better then Deans.

Haha sweet avatar Cory.

Dean · 2006-03-17, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

I dunno, anywhere? At least my answer was better then Deans.

I'm offering to change her oil if if she meets the criteria. What's wrong with that? You just wish you had thought of it.

DARKSTI · 2006-03-17, 12:21 PM

Lithia does a good job on mine...

A1337STI · 2006-03-17, 12:22 PM

I get dibs if she is younger then 30

and older then the state required age for consent

LoL

i don't know what the reno subaru dealership charges but at carson they told me its 22$ +filter for my sti (i have an 05)

doubleurx · 2006-03-17, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Answer depends on age, marital status, etc...

Dibs if she is over 30, and single...

Dean's Lube shop!

M3n2c3 · 2006-03-17, 12:34 PM

I just take mine to the dealer, with a 5qt bottle of Mobil1 synthetic (I dunno about Lithia, but Michael Hohl's uses Pennzoil or some such). I figure they're less likely to screw it up or ask me stupid questions about the car.

I avoid Jiffy Lube based on personal experience - they broke the bolt/nut housings on my Vision's intake filter box during one visit and didn't tell me, and then at the next visit tried to tell me that, "someone had stripped the bolt fitment," and they couldn't change the air filter. I had to dremel chunks of plastic off to be able to grab the nuts with a wrench and get the bolts out. Turned into a one-hour filter change.

Kevin M · 2006-03-17, 12:54 PM

I haven't had anybody else change my oil since I worked at a Toyota dealer and one of the techs was so bored he asked me if he could change my oil.

(not a euphemism!)

MikeK · 2006-03-17, 12:54 PM

The chevron at the corner of South Virginia and Longley. One of our members works there. Just make sure she asks them to replace the crush washer.

khail19 · 2006-03-17, 01:45 PM

I don't think Dr Funk works there anymore. When I picked up his RS wheels last month he was packing to move to North Carolina (I think).

Paul@dbtuned · 2006-03-20, 08:22 PM

Well, you folks never let me down,

I knew all I had to do was mention the fact that she was female.

MPREZIV · 2006-03-20, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khail19

I don't think Dr Funk works there anymore. When I picked up his RS wheels last month he was packing to move to North Carolina (I think).

I went to Joe Bob's Chicken Joint tonight, (insert joke about black dudes and fried chicken here) and Saw his RS there in the side lot at Winner's corner.

Looks like he's still around to me!

sti deede · 2006-03-20, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3n2c3

I had to dremel chunks of plastic off [..]to grab the nuts with a wrench

quoted for funny!

M3n2c3 · 2006-03-21, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sti deede

quoted for funny!

I'd been waiting for someone to say that

dknv · 2006-03-23, 09:28 AM

I'm sorry to say, I've gone into Lithia Subaru Reno with my 5 qts of Mobil1 for them to use - and I tell them EXACTLY what I want done - and it's happened that I go to pick up the car and find the Mobil1 container still in the car!

Had to have them do a re-do. :-(

(Sometimes the service guys don't seem to listen, and I think it's because I'm female

).

JonnydaJibba · 2006-03-23, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

I went to Joe Bob's Chicken Joint tonight, (insert joke about black dudes and fried chicken here) and Saw his RS there in the side lot at Winner's corner.

Looks like he's still around to me!

I like fried chicken. Does that mean I'm black too?

M3n2c3 · 2006-03-23, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dknv

I'm sorry to say, I've gone into Lithia Subaru Reno with my 5 qts of Mobil1 for them to use - and I tell them EXACTLY what I want done - and it's happened that I go to pick up the car and find the Mobil1 container still in the car!

Had to have them do a re-do. :-(

(Sometimes the service guys don't seem to listen, and I think it's because I'm female

).

Wow. Last time I took mine to Michael Hohl's, I forgot to tell them that I had my Mobil1 sitting in the passenger seat, and the tech actually came back to the waiting area to ask if that was what I wanted to use! Lucky me

cody · 2006-03-23, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

I like fried chicken. Does that mean I'm black too?

No, that means your white trash.

Ezdno · 2006-03-23, 11:39 AM

Although I admit, Jiffy Lube isnt the best in the world, and who could pass up Dean's offer or Cory's offer. But since I was the manager of a q-Lube the predecessor of Jiffy lube for over 6 yrs. If your in a hurry, they work just fine. They are just programmed to over sell, and its hard to get anyone making 6.50 an hour to give a crap about oil spilled on your engine or frame. I will admit, that I use JL when I am in a hurry, otherwise, I do it myself, or I call one of my Dealership buddies, and they let me use their rack.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-03-23, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

No, that means your white trash.

Oh yeah well your mom said she likes fried chicken too. Giggidy giggidy.

cody · 2006-03-23, 12:28 PM

Your mom goes to college.

2006-03-17, 11:36 AM	#1
Paul@dbtuned EJ18 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 35	Where to get oil changed in Reno? Hello folks: I have a customer who has an '05 STi. She is asking where to get the oil changed in the Reno area. Any suggestions? Thanks Paul __________________ I make cars go fast & got the tickets to prove it. http://www.seccs.org/forums/attachme...tid=2999&stc=1

2006-03-17, 11:41 AM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Answer depends on age, marital status, etc... Dibs if she is over 30, and single... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-03-17, 11:49 AM	#3
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	OH DEAR GOD DON'T SEND HER TO JIFFY LUBE! We here at Nissan have a decent price for a regular LOF, at 29.99 + tax, if she doesn't want synthetic oil. Mobil 1 is around 50 bucks out the door. Feel free to tell her to ask for me if you send her this way. (cory) Otherwise, I say go to the dealer, or do it herself... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-03-17, 11:58 AM	#4
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I dunno, anywhere? At least my answer was better then Deans. Haha sweet avatar Cory. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-03-17, 12:21 PM	#6
DARKSTI EJ22 Real Name: Ryan Coulter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NW Reno Posts: 372 Car: '07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited It's not that I'm lazy, It's that I don't care.	Lithia does a good job on mine... __________________ My other car is a Canon

2006-03-17, 12:22 PM	#7
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	I get dibs if she is younger then 30 and older then the state required age for consent LoL i don't know what the reno subaru dealership charges but at carson they told me its 22$ +filter for my sti (i have an 05) __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-03-17, 12:34 PM	#9
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	I just take mine to the dealer, with a 5qt bottle of Mobil1 synthetic (I dunno about Lithia, but Michael Hohl's uses Pennzoil or some such). I figure they're less likely to screw it up or ask me stupid questions about the car. I avoid Jiffy Lube based on personal experience - they broke the bolt/nut housings on my Vision's intake filter box during one visit and didn't tell me, and then at the next visit tried to tell me that, "someone had stripped the bolt fitment," and they couldn't change the air filter. I had to dremel chunks of plastic off to be able to grab the nuts with a wrench and get the bolts out. Turned into a one-hour filter change. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential Last edited by M3n2c3; 2006-03-17 at 12:36 PM.

2006-03-17, 12:54 PM	#10
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I haven't had anybody else change my oil since I worked at a Toyota dealer and one of the techs was so bored he asked me if he could change my oil. (not a euphemism!) __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-03-17, 12:54 PM	#11
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	The chevron at the corner of South Virginia and Longley. One of our members works there. Just make sure she asks them to replace the crush washer.

2006-03-17, 01:45 PM	#12
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I don't think Dr Funk works there anymore. When I picked up his RS wheels last month he was packing to move to North Carolina (I think).

2006-03-20, 08:22 PM	#13
Paul@dbtuned EJ18 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 35	Well, you folks never let me down, I knew all I had to do was mention the fact that she was female. __________________ I make cars go fast & got the tickets to prove it. http://www.seccs.org/forums/attachme...tid=2999&stc=1

2006-03-23, 09:28 AM	#17
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	I'm sorry to say, I've gone into Lithia Subaru Reno with my 5 qts of Mobil1 for them to use - and I tell them EXACTLY what I want done - and it's happened that I go to pick up the car and find the Mobil1 container still in the car! Had to have them do a re-do. :-( (Sometimes the service guys don't seem to listen, and I think it's because I'm female ).

2006-03-23, 11:39 AM	#21
Ezdno EJ251 Real Name: Dean W. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So close to hell you can see Sparks! Posts: 541 Car: 1992 F250 1T Monster Class: none They were all dead when I got here!	Although I admit, Jiffy Lube isnt the best in the world, and who could pass up Dean's offer or Cory's offer. But since I was the manager of a q-Lube the predecessor of Jiffy lube for over 6 yrs. If your in a hurry, they work just fine. They are just programmed to over sell, and its hard to get anyone making 6.50 an hour to give a crap about oil spilled on your engine or frame. I will admit, that I use JL when I am in a hurry, otherwise, I do it myself, or I call one of my Dealership buddies, and they let me use their rack. __________________ Don't interupt me while I am ignoring you!

2006-03-23, 12:28 PM	#23
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Your mom goes to college.

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