I like to change my own oil, but I'm wondering how I can prove I've done it at the correct intervals (with the correct oil) if I have engine problems in the future. Save the receipts? Take pictures with a current newspaper in hand?
Any ideas?


BTW - I did search, but came up empty.

Thanks!

 

Receipts and a log book is a good way.

 

I like the newspaper idea...lol.

 

o **** i change my oil myself and never thought of that damn i need to start doing that

 

Thanks guys. I was sort of half way kidding about the newspaper, but I'm having trouble coming up with ideas, other than the receipt and log book. Does anyone else have any ideas? I can't be the only one who does this.

Thanks!

 

I document the date, in the Maintenance Log and attach the receipts. The receipt has proof of the type oil and filter bought. I list "self" in the mech/dealer block.

 

My dealer says that I should keep the receipts, but, he is only going to charge me $8 labor, my filter and oil plus I get a free hand wash, well worth it and they document the change.

 

So you buy the oil yourself and have the dealer do the change and they only charge you $8 wow

 

Man, if I can get a dealer to do that, I'll jump on it!

 

i'm lost. is this common? i've never been asked about oil changes when i've taken my car in for service. is this only for infiniti? i've never had to show proof that oil changes had been done for my other cars. does california dealerships ask for this as well?

 

They should start accepting videos, h*ll, it captures the labor, materials, parts, etc.

So many gadgets nowadays with a video cam, it'd be easy to tape yourself.

 

just keep receipts.... if you have a problem they'll dump your oil and see how burnt or discolored it is if you have an issue-- other than that just keep your own records of all service work