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asdfpic 04-04-2011 05:35 AM

Cheap $15 Oil Change, Car Wash & Vacuum at Richmond Subaru
 
Cheap oil change deal for your beaters that don't need any loving

-$15 for an Oil Change at Richmond Subaru
Car Wash & Vacuum
30-Point Inspection

(Value $50)
-Expires Dec.31.2020

-Prolonged expiry date (about 10 years!)

-Offer valid for up to 5 Litres of 5W30 or 10W30 non synthetic oil only

http://www.indulgeliving.com/

iamed 04-04-2011 07:55 AM

nice

donjalapeno 04-04-2011 09:27 AM

sweet im due for an oil change.

CP.AR 04-04-2011 09:52 AM

they are actually not bad - my dad does his subaru maintainence there and I tagged my own car with the service once. But again, it's an oilchange - pretty hard to fuck up.

leelee 04-04-2011 10:30 AM

Too bad it's 5w30/10w30 only. Is there a big difference between 5w20 and 5w30? I've heard that 5w30 is actually better for higher mileage cars as it provides a bit more protection by trading off some gas mileage?

boatcaptain 04-04-2011 10:44 AM

time to bring my miata to subaru!

gars 04-04-2011 10:58 AM

I wonder how much the environment charge and tax is...

good deal nonetheless though! thanks!!

RE-Jo 04-04-2011 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leelee (Post 7374722)
Too bad it's 5w30/10w30 only. Is there a big difference between 5w20 and 5w30? I've heard that 5w30 is actually better for higher mileage cars as it provides a bit more protection by trading off some gas mileage?

Shouldn't cause a problem.

Does anyone know if we actually need to book an appointment?
On the Richmond subaru website, it says no need for appointment for express oil change.

**I just phoned in, and yes you will need an appointment with the coupon**

shenmecar 04-04-2011 11:49 AM

that is cheap!

asdfpic 04-04-2011 01:15 PM

anyone know if they will upgrade to synthetic and for what charge?

skylinergtr 04-04-2011 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leelee (Post 7374722)
Too bad it's 5w30/10w30 only. Is there a big difference between 5w20 and 5w30? I've heard that 5w30 is actually better for higher mileage cars as it provides a bit more protection by trading off some gas mileage?



its up to you to make the decision.

I just switched up the specified 5w-20 to 5w-30 in my 2002 ford explorer v8. It just hit 200,000kms, it runs great, and i want it to last!

it was using 5w-20 all its life since new up until a month ago when i decided to use 5w-30.

i noticed that consumption is down (although it was only using .5L every 5000kms), smoothness is increased, no increase in engine acoustics, and gas mileage is more or less the same.

I will definitely keep using 5w-30 with this car from now on. I just feel that it provides much superior lubrication as apposed to 5w-20 which is like water when your pouring it into the crankcase.

if you do make the swap, make sure to use 5w and not 10w because then it might interfere with tolerance issues and create more consumption. Or atleast from what i've heard.

Holeshot 04-04-2011 03:51 PM

Thats cheap. You can't really mess up a oil change, and inspection.
I think the only reason they are doing this is because they have the LOWEST CSI % of all the Subaru dealers in BC.
No matter I bought a few.

danz 04-04-2011 04:39 PM

fml

Klobbersaurus 04-04-2011 04:44 PM

they gotta be losing money on these oil changes

asdfpic 04-04-2011 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klobbersaurus (Post 7375205)
they gotta be losing money on these oil changes

yeah but they convince lots of people who know no better that something needs replacing or fixing and the big bucks come in

BBMme 04-04-2011 07:05 PM

+1 for richmond subaru
awesome service

fliptuner 04-04-2011 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RE-Jo (Post 7374806)
Shouldn't cause a problem.

Does anyone know if we actually need to book an appointment?
On the Richmond subaru website, it says no need for appointment for express oil change.

**I just phoned in, and yes you will need an appointment with the coupon**

It says on the link:

Quote:

Fine Print
Expires Dec.31.2020
Limit 10 per person, may purchase additional as gifts. Tax and environmental levy not included. No cash value, cannot be combined with any other offers. By appointment only, 24-hour cancellation policy in effect or voucher is void. Offer valid for up to 5 Litres of 5W30 or 10W30 Non-Synthetic Oil only
Quote:

Originally Posted by Klobbersaurus (Post 7375205)
they gotta be losing money on these oil changes

That's why I'm wondering if they only change the oil and you have to purchase the filter separately. It doesn't say anywhere in the ad that a filter is included. If that's the case, it's only good for every other oil change IMO. Maybe it's worth it to get people in the door.

It is still a good deal for an oil change, wash and to check up on stuff like possible exhaust issues and brake wear, etc. I live to far for it to be worth it and don't trust many lot guys to wash my car (unless they have a touchless system).

rageguy 04-04-2011 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliptuner (Post 7375473)
It doesn't say anywhere in the ad that a filter is included. If that's the case, it's only good for every other oil change IMO. Maybe it's worth it to get people in the door.

It is included. Also, they use the super general, Imperial oil.

Source:
Quote:

Indulge Living commented 8 hours ago
@Chad
Yes, this deal includes the replacement of oil filter . Enjoy =)
@Andrew
Richmond Subaru uses Imperial Oil. =)

Chad Sloane commented 9 hours ago
Does this include replacement of the oil filter as well?

Klobbersaurus 04-04-2011 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asdfpic (Post 7375259)
yeah but they convince lots of people who know no better that something needs replacing or fixing and the big bucks come in

You would think so wouldn't you but these are the cheap asses that don't wanna spend money on their cars so they go for a 15 dollar oil change, I could see that place packed with bmws and benz
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EmperorIS 04-04-2011 11:01 PM

can we bring our own oil ?

K-Dub 04-04-2011 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmperorIS (Post 7375903)
can we bring our own oil ?

Why don't you phone and ask? 604-278-6524

The_AK 04-05-2011 12:57 AM

I remember Honda was doing free oil changes a few months back, at the same collecting info for database. Received several phoens calls, no, i'm NOT currently interested in a new Honda Odyssey.

Jokes aside, good deal and mutually beneficial. Go for it

RE-Jo 04-05-2011 08:56 AM

My car is currently at the subaru dealer~ Hopefully I will have good things to say after I pick up the car tonight.

jmvdesign 04-05-2011 09:54 AM

Smart move. I don't think anyone would think twice of going there checking out their inventory of cars compared to going to the Automall. Using this groupon type of advertising saves them from paying an agency to make their future commercials/campaigns/ads etc. Instead they'll provide this cheap service and actually get people into their showrooms. I'm sure their sales will more than make up for their oil change losses.

- kT 04-05-2011 10:50 AM

great deal, i'd probably opt for no wash if i were you guys though. maybe just vacuum

i've seen how their lot boys wash the cars, they use brushes (as most dealerships do, which is bad enough already) but i've seen them leave the brushes with the brush side on the floor, then pick it up and use it right on the body

i've even seen them use the same brush that they use on the wheels, on the body. multiple times

if you value your cars paint and don't want swirls, opt for no wash. if it doesn't matter to you then go for it, it's part of the deal anyway!


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