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Oil Change?

I need to find a reasonably priced place in town to get the oil changed in my car. Anyone have a favorite place they can recommend?

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Permalink Reply by dolores on July 29, 2010 at 3:04pm

Lita John changed my oil and checked fluids, topped them off, air filter, air in tires, looked it over and found a couple issues that need to be addressed in the near future, told me where to get windshield wipers and what kind. What a pleasant experience to go to his house,have a brief chat, and pet his Irish Setter. Was not looking forward to Jiffy Lube. Nice old fashioned experience and I now feel my car is in good hands
He did not know about DCF, so I filled him in. Thank you very much for sharing.

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Permalink Reply by Adelita on July 29, 2010 at 3:50pm

Yay! Ain't he wonderful! A real honest mechanic!!!

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Permalink Reply by tomas on July 28, 2010 at 7:39am

I have always been happy with the service and prices at Brake Masters. I use the one near Alameda / Coors.
No up-selling either. Discount coupons online.
BTW - forget the 3,000 mile sticker. Just a way to get more biz. Go every 4-5K and your engine will be fine.

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Permalink Reply by Masshole in Fringecrest on July 28, 2010 at 8:29am

LeBron James has a automotive repair shop chain?

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Permalink Reply by SweetCaroline on July 30, 2010 at 7:50am

I'm a Senior Woman who is savvy on cars - I was a Racing Car Driver of Porsche in my 20's. I have not been to a Jiffy Lube in 15 or so years. I would go in to the one on Coors near I-40 and the 'technician' would invaribly come into the Waiting Room to ask ME what kind of oil did my generic Honda Civic require? WHAT? YOU are the 'technician' and are asking ME? Try the sticker in the door jamb or if all else fails, here is my Honda Handbook.

After having that little 'jive act' pulled twice, the 3rd time I went there the 'technician' showed me my RADIATOR CAP and swore it had rust - needed a radiator flush and possibly a NEW Radiator. I told him I would take it to the Dealer. Never went back to a Jiffy Lube since then.

I use Pete's Garage on Wyoming at Montgomery. Terrific service and HONEST mechanics!

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Permalink Reply by Liza Wheeler on July 30, 2010 at 11:17am

There's a place on San Mateo just south of Zuni called Prolube. Husband and wife team - they're awesome.

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Permalink Reply by Eiichi Fukushima on July 30, 2010 at 11:49pm

I second your recommendation for Ray and Liz Chavez at Prolube. They may not be the cheapest but Ray, a retired police captain, can give you his opinion on US trade policies or whatever he's read recently while working on your car as you sit and listen on a chair by the pit! He will not try to sell you anything you don't need, either.
They are no longer open on Saturdays, however.