How do you document your DIY oil changes for warranty?

stlb5 · 01-10-2007, 05:43 PM

I'd like to start changing my own oil, but what do I need to do to make sure my warranty holds up? I can write down the mileage that I change it at and keep receipts from when I buy oil and filters, but what if I buy in bulk? What are you guys doing?

mbuehler · 01-11-2007, 11:07 AM

I've been logging mine on at: https://my.subaru.com/login/login.jsp

Not sure what they require for proof, I mean even showing you bought the stuff doesn't prove you actually did it

I had just been logging it for the resale value should I ever part ways (not likely!) with it. But for warranty I'd imagine thats good too.

gte123v · 01-11-2007, 11:15 AM

I think when it's a warranty issue, they will ask for your receipts for all the supplies.

**fullerton** · 01-11-2007, 11:26 AM

not enough, i would have to waste a ton of time fining my receipts.

plus, the 50+ oil filters I won last year...

i just hope she never needs warranty work. i do it all myself, and can't "prove" i did it beyond my word and receipts of consumables.

hofmaster · 01-11-2007, 02:35 PM

My dealership told me to keep my receipts (they also told me not to change my oil before 3000 because of "break in oil", but I did not listen) and everything should be fine. I don't trust dealerships, but I cant imagine they would be able to find a problem related to the changing of the oil since I do it so frequently it will always be relatively clean if I were to take it in for service. Has anyone had a problem with a dealership, and self maintenance?

On a side note, I do log a bunch of data in excel on my phone, like mileage, gallons, price per gallon, and whenever I perform any type of maintenance. I think I will start doing the my Subaru thing for fun.

MyNameIsTyler · 01-14-2007, 07:51 PM

Hmm - Yeah I've been using the MySubaru thing too...Pretty cool site.

Does anyone know about how much my 30,000 mile service will be @ the dealer? I'm comin up on the mark quickly...

***JPWEraser*** · 01-23-2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyNameIsTyler

Hmm - Yeah I've been using the MySubaru thing too...Pretty cool site.

Does anyone know about how much my 30,000 mile service will be @ the dealer? I'm comin up on the mark quickly...

$350-400 depending on the dealership. If they tell you anything higher and won't do it for less, walk out and go to another dealership.

Rmiller · 01-23-2007, 02:24 PM

If you really maintain it properly, I'm sure you'll be fine. I just stick my receipts in my maintenance book and enter the date.

***reeksti*** · 01-25-2007, 10:36 PM

what happens if i dont go to the dealer for oil changes?

01-10-2007, 05:43 PM	#1
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01-11-2007, 11:07 AM	#2
mbuehler Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 STI Steel Grey Fav Mod: Extended Warranty ;) Location: Tacoma Posts: 37 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I've been logging mine on at: https://my.subaru.com/login/login.jsp Not sure what they require for proof, I mean even showing you bought the stuff doesn't prove you actually did it I had just been logging it for the resale value should I ever part ways (not likely!) with it. But for warranty I'd imagine thats good too.

01-11-2007, 11:15 AM	#3
gte123v STI Driver Car: 06 STi Posts: 280 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I think when it's a warranty issue, they will ask for your receipts for all the supplies.

01-11-2007, 11:26 AM	#4
fullerton Halliburton Mercenary Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Q-Rack Location: P&L 30R Land Posts: 17,042 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	not enough, i would have to waste a ton of time fining my receipts. plus, the 50+ oil filters I won last year... i just hope she never needs warranty work. i do it all myself, and can't "prove" i did it beyond my word and receipts of consumables.

01-11-2007, 02:35 PM	#5
hofmaster Junior STI Driver Car: 07 WRB/G STi Location: Tempe / Phoenix Az Posts: 53 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	My dealership told me to keep my receipts (they also told me not to change my oil before 3000 because of "break in oil", but I did not listen) and everything should be fine. I don't trust dealerships, but I cant imagine they would be able to find a problem related to the changing of the oil since I do it so frequently it will always be relatively clean if I were to take it in for service. Has anyone had a problem with a dealership, and self maintenance? On a side note, I do log a bunch of data in excel on my phone, like mileage, gallons, price per gallon, and whenever I perform any type of maintenance. I think I will start doing the my Subaru thing for fun.

01-14-2007, 07:51 PM	#6
MyNameIsTyler Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: APv2 Location: Colorado Posts: 79 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Hmm - Yeah I've been using the MySubaru thing too...Pretty cool site. Does anyone know about how much my 30,000 mile service will be @ the dealer? I'm comin up on the mark quickly...

01-23-2007, 02:24 PM	#8
Rmiller STI Driver Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Stock! Posts: 260 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	If you really maintain it properly, I'm sure you'll be fine. I just stick my receipts in my maintenance book and enter the date.