37.5 Mo Service. take to tuner or have suby do it?

esqdgg · 12-09-2007, 04:30 PM

i received a 37.5 month service letter from suby. the maintenance manual states that this service consists of replacing engine oil and filter as well as checking/rotating the tires. (SUBARU.COM : OWNERS : SCHEDULES: include/2005myfed.html).

does this service require a "test drive" of the car by subaru? should i go to the local suby service location or to my tuner? i am protuned stage 2.

The reason behind the question. The subaru place is closer and I won't miss time from work. HOWEVER, last time i went to the suby place for only an oil change I noticed when i picked up the car that 3 miles were put on the car and that the defi gauges read a max of 21 psi!

I am not sure that i want these people touching the car when they have a history of driving recklessly through the city. the other alternative is going to the tuner, but they are out of the way and i will miss time from work.

thanks for answering the poll and any comments here are welcome.

La Mer · 12-09-2007, 04:33 PM

Are you able perform the service yourself? You'll save money, and heartache.

esqdgg · 12-09-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by La Mer

Are you able perform the service yourself? You'll save money, and heartache.

good point there. where i live it isnt much of an option though.

the car is parked in a public garage. thanks for the idea though

dreamvang · 12-10-2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by esqdgg

good point there. where i live it isnt much of an option though.

the car is parked in a public garage. thanks for the idea though

Drive to a friend's house or family's house and do it? 1 hour max

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rekedevoate · 12-10-2007, 02:32 AM

just do it your self and save the money for a rainy day. log the check in My.Subaru Cookie Test Page and call it good.

esqdgg · 12-10-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamvang

Drive to a friend's house or family's house and do it? 1 hour max

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this is probably the best bet... one thing to consider, if i do it this way, i will lack the paperwork to prove i did this service if i ever sell the car... but, i am not sure if i am ever going to sell the car, so that may not be an issue.

Seppo · 12-12-2007, 05:56 AM

WTF?! Dude there is no reason for them to have driven your car for 3 miles for an oil change. I would never go back to that place again!

esqdgg · 12-12-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Seppo

WTF?! Dude there is no reason for them to have driven your car for 3 miles for an oil change. I would never go back to that place again!

true true. the problem is that they are the only suby service place w/in the city. others are way inconvenient and it would be impossible to drop the car off and go to work... and it isnt like these guys work on the weekends...

Seppo · 12-12-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by esqdgg

true true. the problem is that they are the only suby service place w/in the city. others are way inconvenient and it would be impossible to drop the car off and go to work... and it isnt like these guys work on the weekends...

Have you asked them about it? I personally have major OCD about giving my car to anyone. Like valets, oil change people, etc. I cant really explain why, i am not really scared that they will break something, its more like knowing that someone i don't know has possession of my things gives me major anxiety.

esqdgg · 12-12-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Seppo

Have you asked them about it? I personally have major OCD about giving my car to anyone. Like valets, oil change people, etc. I cant really explain why, i am not really scared that they will break something, its more like knowing that someone i don't know has possession of my things gives me major anxiety.

also my problem. i do not like anyone driving my car other than me. i used to trust that suby would not do something stupid with the car, then the 3 mile road test with peak boost @ 21 psi after an oil change, changed my mind rather quickly...

View Poll Results: 37.5 Mo Service Options
Take the car to Suby and Pray they don't go boost happy.	0	0%
Take the car to Suby and request no "test drive" without owner in the car.	2	66.67%
Load the Valet Map and take the car to Subi. Hope they don't reflash.	0	0%
Just take it to the tuner for servicing.	1	33.33%
Voters: 3. You may not vote on this poll

12-09-2007, 04:30 PM	#1
esqdgg Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Location: SF, CA Posts: 670 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	37.5 Mo Service. take to tuner or have suby do it? i received a 37.5 month service letter from suby. the maintenance manual states that this service consists of replacing engine oil and filter as well as checking/rotating the tires. (SUBARU.COM : OWNERS : SCHEDULES: include/2005myfed.html). does this service require a "test drive" of the car by subaru? should i go to the local suby service location or to my tuner? i am protuned stage 2. The reason behind the question. The subaru place is closer and I won't miss time from work. HOWEVER, last time i went to the suby place for only an oil change I noticed when i picked up the car that 3 miles were put on the car and that the defi gauges read a max of 21 psi! I am not sure that i want these people touching the car when they have a history of driving recklessly through the city. the other alternative is going to the tuner, but they are out of the way and i will miss time from work. thanks for answering the poll and any comments here are welcome. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-09-2007, 04:33 PM	#2
La Mer NIИja Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,220 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 37.5 Mo Service. take to tuner or have suby do it? Are you able perform the service yourself? You'll save money, and heartache.

12-10-2007, 02:32 AM	#5
rekedevoate Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Siliver STi Fav Mod: Recaro's Location: HD Germany Posts: 610 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 37.5 Mo Service. take to tuner or have suby do it? just do it your self and save the money for a rainy day. log the check in My.Subaru Cookie Test Page and call it good.

12-12-2007, 05:56 AM	#7
Seppo No Rice Car: 06 OBP STi Fav Mod: Brake dust Location: Jersey Posts: 635 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 37.5 Mo Service. take to tuner or have suby do it? WTF?! Dude there is no reason for them to have driven your car for 3 miles for an oil change. I would never go back to that place again!