i was supposed to go up to bythabay's place last weekend to change my oil, but for a variety of reasons, i couldn't make it up there. i have a really bad back from a herniated disc so getting under there to change it myself is hard to justify with all the pain i'll have to deal with, so here i am, @ frontier infiniti getting my oil changed.

i've asked them to measure the amount of oil coming out to ensure there is no consumption problem that i have read about in several threads here and @ my350z. call me paranoid but i'd like to be sure, especially since i went 3700 miles between changes and that time included a dyno run and some spirited driving on skyline, calaveras, the 9, etc. (and yes, i brought my own oil, some castrol gtx 5-30....)

anyway i'm in the fortunate position of sitting right by the window, watching the guy empty my oil out, and surprise surprise, they're actually measuring it! my service adviser gave me a little grief but said he would "request it" for me, so i'm a little surprised it is getting done. damn, i wish i had a garage and one of those lifts.... definitely something to consider if/when i design and build a home down the line we'll see if they give me any grief for my red stillen sways or the lowered stance on the Z springs. in the meanwhile, i'll be stealing as much coffee and hot choco as i can... since i don't plan on doing much service here i suppose the service amenities aren't a big deal, but i'm having a flashback to the bmw dealership next door, theie free food and big screen tv(s) hehe....

i'll post up later what the results were, i should at least *try* to get some work done whle i'm sitting here during business hours

 

final word is 4.5 quarts +/- a few ounces... whoohoo, no initial problems

 

You're safe! . . . Good stuff.

 

did you grab some free infiniti bottled water while you were at it?

 

i should have! but i didn't...

 

That water always tastes funny. Well it has been a while for me...at a dealer. I'll be there next week getting the fuel tank recall done so we'll see whats new.

 

Did they blame any oil comsumption on your springs and sways?

 

hahaha, nah but i saw the tech smiling when he lifted my car up. he started checkin out the sways. according to my service adviser, up to .5 qt/1000 miles is "acceptable" ... which means they probably won't flag a problem until it gets that bad.

 

absolutg: no need to worry about actually having to get under your car. I am available this saturday as well (will be performing some work on a variety of cars) so feel free to drop by and I will take care of you.. for free ofcourse

 

*raises hand*
im in need of an oil change please
will pay for parts!

 

I'll be doing several cars this saturday, just PM me when you'd like to drop by and I'll make a slot for you.

 

so frontier infiniti has a good service dept? that's good to know ..... plannin to pick up a G there

 

nadir: rob susha was my sales guy. i recommend him... very chill and lets you take your time. not extremely knowledgable about the car last november but that may have changed by now

 

I had the gas tank recall done and now the exhaost rattles with the air con on. Thanks Frontier. We'll see what happens when they call on monday.