spikerS
11-24-2016, 11:38 AM
While I had planned on doing the first oil change on my new 2016 F-150 myself, with the layoffs at work, and how much OT I am having to do, I figured I would stop in and just get it done at a fast lube shop. Normally in the past, I had been going to Country Hills Hyundai as for a full Mobil 1 synthetic oil change, it runs me about $92 for my 3.5L Ecoboost engine, But I knew the Jiffy Lube just opened up, and if memory serves me right, it is owned by a Beyonder, so knowing that, I figured I would send some love his way and try this new shop out.
Pulled up to the bay at about 08:45, and I was the only vehicle there, and I was quickly guided in by the attendant. He was polite and friendly, and liked to chat. He quickly got all the required information, and got to business. As mentioned, this is the first oil change for my truck, and has 10,850KM on it. Truck computer stated 25% oil life left, but this is normally about the time I change it.
I had purchased my own oil filter from Ford and decided to use it now. Like I said, I was going to do my own change, but, needed the convenience of the fast lube shop this time. I gave it to the tech who gave me a $10 credit for the filter.
They use Penzoil there, which disappointed me a bit as I do prefer Mobil 1, but, meh, was a minor thing to me in the grand scheme of things.
The Tech showed me my oil before doing the change. Was definately dark, but, surprisingly, it still looked fairly decent. It wasn't black-black, but still had a bit of a golden hue to it. New engine I guess with no sludge or anything in it yet. He quickly drained the oil and checked my air filter, and offered a jug of washer fluid for $4.99. He also offered to check my tire pressures and lights, but, the truck is still new and I just had my winters installed so, there really wasn't any point, and I check my lights constantly.
He topped off my oil, showed me my oil level again, and then I felt the truck rock a bit as he double checked everything underneath was good and tight again. He also sprayed down the front of my engine where the oil filter is to wash away the spilled oil which I did appreciate, this is the first time I have witnessed a shop do this. Every other time I have had to let the spilled oil from the oil filter drip or burn off over the next few days.
I then got the bill, which came to $107 with the $10 credit for providing my own oil filter. Got my window sticker and off I was on my merry way.
Overall, the experience I had there was pretty positive. The only thing he didn't do, or offer to do, was to reset my oil change life indicator on the dash, but, no biggie, as it is super easy for me to do anyways.
Would I go back? In a pinch, yes. But honestly, the price is a bit high for me. I can go 500m away on the other side of Deerfoot and get the same oil change done with Mobil 1 synthetic (with a bonus car wash thrown in) for about $92 which is roughly $30-35 cheaper than going to Jiffy Lube. Since it really isn't out of my way, and $30 isn't a drop in the bucket, I will continue to use Country Hilly Hyundai or do it myself, but if I don't have the time to do them myself, or if CHH is closed or busy, Jiffy Lube at The District is totally an option.
Pulled up to the bay at about 08:45, and I was the only vehicle there, and I was quickly guided in by the attendant. He was polite and friendly, and liked to chat. He quickly got all the required information, and got to business. As mentioned, this is the first oil change for my truck, and has 10,850KM on it. Truck computer stated 25% oil life left, but this is normally about the time I change it.
I had purchased my own oil filter from Ford and decided to use it now. Like I said, I was going to do my own change, but, needed the convenience of the fast lube shop this time. I gave it to the tech who gave me a $10 credit for the filter.
They use Penzoil there, which disappointed me a bit as I do prefer Mobil 1, but, meh, was a minor thing to me in the grand scheme of things.
The Tech showed me my oil before doing the change. Was definately dark, but, surprisingly, it still looked fairly decent. It wasn't black-black, but still had a bit of a golden hue to it. New engine I guess with no sludge or anything in it yet. He quickly drained the oil and checked my air filter, and offered a jug of washer fluid for $4.99. He also offered to check my tire pressures and lights, but, the truck is still new and I just had my winters installed so, there really wasn't any point, and I check my lights constantly.
He topped off my oil, showed me my oil level again, and then I felt the truck rock a bit as he double checked everything underneath was good and tight again. He also sprayed down the front of my engine where the oil filter is to wash away the spilled oil which I did appreciate, this is the first time I have witnessed a shop do this. Every other time I have had to let the spilled oil from the oil filter drip or burn off over the next few days.
I then got the bill, which came to $107 with the $10 credit for providing my own oil filter. Got my window sticker and off I was on my merry way.
Overall, the experience I had there was pretty positive. The only thing he didn't do, or offer to do, was to reset my oil change life indicator on the dash, but, no biggie, as it is super easy for me to do anyways.
Would I go back? In a pinch, yes. But honestly, the price is a bit high for me. I can go 500m away on the other side of Deerfoot and get the same oil change done with Mobil 1 synthetic (with a bonus car wash thrown in) for about $92 which is roughly $30-35 cheaper than going to Jiffy Lube. Since it really isn't out of my way, and $30 isn't a drop in the bucket, I will continue to use Country Hilly Hyundai or do it myself, but if I don't have the time to do them myself, or if CHH is closed or busy, Jiffy Lube at The District is totally an option.