Originally Posted By: sciphi
One of my classmates was talking about where to get her oil changed, and that it's been ~4200 miles since it's last been done, and how it's 1000 miles past due. I told her oil was a hobby of mine, it was fine to 5000 miles, that modern engine oils are vastly superior to oils available when her older car was made, and not to worry about changing until somewhere near 5k miles. Yes, it's a blanket statement, however one I feel pretty confident in making after reading on this site.
The topic then turned to where to have it done. I suggested an independent mechanic first, since they depend on repeat customers and not volume to survive. Somebody else tossed out Sears, and another person chimed in to avoid Jiffy Lube as too expensive. I ended up suggesting Wal-Mart, since they are fairly inexpensive for the basic oil change with a fine oil and filter. Hopefully she listens to the herd and stays away from Jiffy Lube. So, another one possibly saved!
An oil hobbiest like myself would tell her to change her own oil and dont trust anyone else.
