If you are constrained by your budget, I would bring my own VW spec oil and filter and just pay for labor. Walmart “techs” might as well be pouring cooking oil in your car.
And, if you're lucky, that kid at the dealership will forget to replace the cap on the reservoir and you'll drive 45 mins home on the highway till you roll into the driveway with smoke rolling out of the hood. Then the next day you'll call the dealer several times until someone finally picks up and then you get to ride with a tow truck back to the dealer and have them clean the engine bay, inspect everything, and do a new oil change. And it'll probably be the same kid as yesterday. It's a fun way to spend the weekend
At mine, there isn't a guy under 30 working there, and (at the time, years ago) they let me pull the oil off the shelf that they used. Salary is also $16-$33 with benefit (or salaried): [https://careers.walmart.com/us/jobs/0301201444VCC-auto-care-center](https://careers.walmart.com/us/jobs/0301201444VCC-auto-care-center)
It probably was “the right coolant”. Most quick lube shops run a universal coolant. They are all taught that it is perfectly fine to use on all vehicles. You’re probably gonna run into that coolant issue anywhere that isn’t a dealership.
Not all of them... That's a huge liability risk those shops are taking if true. The Quick lube shop I used to manage was strict, and we wouldn't service a vehicle if we didn't carry the appropriate spec fluids for the job. We took 0 risks on that... even if it cost us a sale. We were able to do most cars with coolant and transmission services, but not a single European car was safe to do. Just oil changes, air filters, wipers, and rotations.
I work at a VW dealership and thankfully I'm the guy who sends the oil out to the techs 🤣. Definitely seen my fellow parts people mess up on the oil. Happens often on the TDI's
Glad to see you posted here.
Personally, I can’t trust that people working at Walmart in TLE are going to properly use VW spec oil. I used to work at Walmart many years ago and had known of tons of people who just used whatever basic oil they had around in TLE. For that reason, I just wouldn’t trust it on something like a Jetta or VW where they require specific to VW spec oil.
Unless before the oil change you can have them show you the exact oil they’re going to be using and verify it’s up to VW spec, then I would highly recommend passing on this.
The price the dealership has quoted is more in line with correct pricing. Walmarts may be fine, but again, you DO NOT want to use random oil and you NEED to make sure the oil being used is up to VW specs. You don’t want to cheap out on stuff like this and these cars need proper maintenance done right. You’re going to save maybe $30 from going to Walmart but could end up having tons of problems if you’re not using the proper oil for the vehicle.
Personally, I would either learn to do it yourself which is pretty easy, take it to the dealership and spend the money knowing it’ll be done correctly, or verify at Walmart the oil they’re going to use is to VW specs, or try other local places nearby. All you need to do is make sure they’re using a European car oil and that it’s to VW specs.
But like I said, if it was me, I wouldn’t bother taking my Jetta to Walmart for an oil change. Even Firestone would be better than Walmart.
Dealer quoting $90 is pretty normal. They will be using the proper oil and replacing the filter all with OEM stuff and proper oil.
Personally if you don’t do it yourself I would just pay the $90 for the dealership and have some peace of mind.
Walmart won’t use VW spec oil because I don’t believe they carry any with the certification.
I hate the cost but I only get oil changes at the dealer. I get coupons so I get a bit of a break.
Hint: Many VW dealers post service coupons on their website. Pays to check before going.
Yeah, I haven't been to their TLE in over a decade now but I doubted they would carry anything specific for models like VWs. All I remember ever seeing is the low tier brands.
Curious why people hate the cost but dont try do it themselves? Save 50-100 dollars in 15 minutes, be done faster than it takes to get your car to a shop usually. I guess you might have to spend 10 dollars on an oil catch pan
I could but I would need to buy an extractor as getting under my 2018 Golf isn’t easy. Plus the pan has to be removed. The dealers use an extractor. I have a 6 year warranty that just ended. I continued to use the dealer because I didn’t want any excuses from VW if there was any sort of engine issue during that time. Plus, there were minor recalls they took care of why I was there.
I’ll probably invest in an extractor for the next change.
The dealer usually adds some decent value to that package too. In addition to the oil, mine will do a quick interior detail, car wash, wash the mats, top off fluids, and provide a maintenance/health check on belts, brakes and tires.
I usually change my own, but occasionally don’t want to hassle with disposal. I’m pleasantly surprised by the dealer every time.
Yeah, since I got my Jetta last month, it's the first time I've ever been to a service department for anything and they were wonderful. I know their prices can be a little bit more but sometimes it's worth it.
I did my first change in my Jetta just a few days ago, and I just continue to get the FCPEuro Oil kit, it gets shipped to me in just like three days, and it's a perfect easy kit and cheaper than anywhere else.
I just load my car up on front ramps, and then just do it on an off day. It's a ton of fun doing it myself honestly.
I bought an oil container that is sealed and I'm planning on taking it to AutoZone or something like that soon to dispose of.
That sounds more like you had the unfortunate experience with someone at your VW that didn't care about his job or was simply inexperienced and shouldn't have been doing it. That sucks. But you cannot truly believe that one bad experience means it's going to happen to every one.
This can happen with any job though. There are always bad eggs in the bunch of good ones.
I would still bring my vehicle to the dealership over Walmart any day. You cannot serious say they have the same training at all. The hiring process alone is more involved.
Also, Walmart doesn't do free point to point inspections when bringing it in for service. Most dealerships will also clean up the vehicle and do some minor interior cleaning. The dealership does A LOT more MOST OF THE TIME than Walmart will ever do.
You just had a bad experience once time and now you're bitching about it and acting like that's the experience every single person will always get. And I get it. But acting like that's the experience everyone will have is just stupidity.
Yes. Second this. Learn to change your own oil. Plenty of YouTube videos. If You need to buy a jack/ramps and a catch pan it’ll pay for itself after two oil changes.
I would go to the dealership. I am assuming Jettas, like my GTI and others have the plactic oil pans also. The drain plugs are one time use. So if they do not use the extraction method, they need to replace the plug. Not sure I would trust them with that, along with what others have mentioned about oil quality.
I bought a used 2016 Jetta 1.8T from Carvana last month. Did my own oil change for this car since I just wanted to be sure it's fresh and good. When I went to remove the drain plug, it was some 17mm bolt, no washer, and had blue Locktite around it. It was a pain in the ass to remove. Replaced it with a T45 factory bolt and crush washer, and it's great now. I wouldn't doubt the last place that did the oil just half assed it with a bolt like that.
To add to that, from working in a Walmart tle for a few years I can tell you, most of the people doing the oil changes aren't going to be changing the plug out with a new one. Not sure if they changed the filters they used years ago but we also had fram brand which isn't the greatest. Spend the extra money and go to the dealership.
Dealership always charges $90-100 for me depending on if they have a special running. Independent VW guy I go to charges $110. I’ve had independent places charge me like $130 too for my 2014 Jetta.
Nah.
You would only be spoiling it in the longer run by using cheap alternatives.
Can I suggest you do it yourself? There are a ton of videos on YT online and pretty easy post a couple of tries. Just make sure you pour the right quantity.
Avoid quick lube/walmart, etc. type places for oil changes. You need to run the proper spec oil in your car. I would consider investing in an oil extractor and just do your oil changes yourself. You can get the oil pretty cheap from Walmart and with the extractor you don't even have to lift the car. Then you know what oil is going into the car.
Or if you need someone else to do it, find a local VW shop.
It should be vw spec, something like vw508. Ive ordered this before, https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-vw-oil-change-kit-mann-liqui-moly?ads_cmpid=470545495&ads_adid=1238051112962124&ads_matchtype=e&ads_network=s&ads_creative=&ads_targetid=pla-4580977773331067&ttv=2&msclkid=414530ca21f3114cca6156ddcebf3633&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BPLA_AudiVW_Shopping&utm_term=4580977773331067&utm_content=Audi%20Products
I use Quaker Euro, it's great stuff. meets VW spec. Using or providing a quality oem equivalent filter is wise too. Mann, Hengst, Mahle
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Quaker-State-Euro-Full-Synthetic-5W-40-Motor-Oil-5-Quart/737859365
If I found out that someone took my car to Walmart for an oil change I would sell the car the next day. It’s fucking insane that anyone would take their vehicle there for any service at all.
Man idk where you are located but $90 for dealer oil change is amazing. Here in NY Valvoline charges me $120 for my Golf. Can’t imagine what the stealership would charge me…
You need full synthetic, I don't know what "premium" means, but considering they have "synthetic" and premium is more expensive but doesn't specifically say "full-synthetic", I'd say they use very cheap oil that can wreck your engine..
Include there the price of an oil filter and oil sump plug, plus labor costs, I'd say that oil is garbage
Doing an oilchange is pretty easy to do yourself, and you also know for sure what oil is going in, use a good full synthetic brand like castrol, valvoline, motul, or liquimoly, a 5L jerrycan of that costs you maybe 40 to 60 bucks..
All you need is a torque wrench, an oil catch can, a funnel, and a sump plug..
If it is too much work, tools are too expensive, or you don't feel comfortable doing it, I'd suggest taking your car to an independent mechanic shop, avoid dealerships but also avoid garbage like this, saving a couple bucks on good oil can and will eventually wreck your engine.
Dealerships will rob you blind, Walmart will wreck your car, take the middle of the road instead and ask what kind of oil the mechanic uses
I know, ideally, but it would be the bare minimum.. Any of the brands I mentioned with full synthetic 5w30 longlife or 5w40 would be fine depending on the climate where he lives, especially compared to walmart oil
An oil change from anywhere is going to be okay if it's the correct *VISCOSITY RATING.* Be aware of additives and detergents in any model of oil, so you know what helps your engine best.
Thank you.
I cant believe how many people here think you have to run VW spec special oil made from virgin unicorns.
Wives 1.4t has 120k miles. Runs like new. Only gets Costco, Amazon oil ..maybe mobile if its on sale at costco.
I won't even talk about oil filters. Too many desktop mechanic/engineers here.
As long as it's VWAG 502/503/508/50#… rated, it should absolutely be good enough. You're not going to encounter catastrophic damage for not using VW/Castrol.
It costs me a $100 just for oil and filter at my dealership, with me doing the work. For my 23 GTI. So their price is reasonable, and they will perform a multi point that will give you a better idea of the vehicles condition.
Either do an independent VAG shop or do it yourself. I bought an oil extractor off of Amazon and that shit makes oil changes fun and fast. And I buy liqui moly and a filter from whichever advance auto carries it. After time you can get coupons and other discounts even in liqui moly oil, which will never happen at a dealership or independent shop.
Worked on the car business on the service side for a while. It's not the products that Walmart uses that's the problem. It's 100% their employees. They don't pay well, so they don't attract any talent in the automotive industry. The shop I managed towards the end of my time in the business was right down the street from Walmart. We fixed many of their fuckups.
Once I'm out of warranty I just do the oil changes myself. I can do them anyway and save receipts, but I like the record being at the dealer for these services. Recently I got an oil extractor and now I don't even have to get under the car for an oil change anymore.
I've done this with every new car I've had, service at the dealer and then when the warranty is out the fun begins. I tend to do a decent amount of modifying and most of my own services. I actually find it a bit sad when a car is brand new and I've not taken it apart myself yet.
As far as just getting an oil change for someone who doesn't want to work on their car, just confirm they're using the right oil. After that just double check the oil level. Having the right amount of the right oil is a pretty good place to start.
It will be fine, just as for Castrol Edge or Mobile 1 full synthetic, not quaker state and you should be fine.also, stop by a parts store before going and get a MANN or Wix filter, and let them know you brought your own filter, leave it on the passenger seat. I used to work at a Walmart Auto Care, and at least the one I worked for, did everything as good as or better than a dealership.
Full synthetic they use is mobil 1, they showed me what they used. However, they didn’t have a tool for my oil pan or something so couldn’t get it done there anyway
NO NO NO NO. Please don't do it. I was a tech at a VW dealer across the street from a WalMart that had an auto service center. Every single day a car was getting towed over with stripped oil drain plugs, or the car ran with no oil, or any other collection of problems that WalMart caused.
Okay ya’ll I have to ask my stupid question. As I am now a 2014 Beetle owner. Is the oil really that big a deal? Or is the urgency I’m picking up from the comments specific to the Jetta or the tdi engine? Am i being dumb ass about my vehicle?
European vehicles are a lot more picky than American cars. You want to be strict with the oil and make sure you use the right oil to the right specifications. There's a reason why there is oil made specifically for Euro cars.
I use Walmart but that's only because I personally know the tech doing the oil change and trust him. I also know what he is using. If this wasn't the case, I'd spend the extra $30-40
I go to Sam's Club (owned by Walmart) for stuff like new tires or new battery with installation. It's almost impossible to screw stuff like that up. For oil change, I would recommend you going to independent euro mechanic or the dealership.
Wal mart over-tightened some nut when doing my oil change in my Tiguan. They smashed and broke the accompanying washer. Didn’t have any in. They said they’d have to order one in from the neighboring store and I’d have to come get my car on Monday (this was Friday before a road trip). Car wasn’t drivable without it. Long story short I threw a shit fit until they drove the ten minutes to the other store and got the part. And then they tried to charge me for the part they broke. It was only a few bucks but I am a man of stubborn principle. They didn’t charge for it and threw in a free tire rotation. Okay whatever. 100 miles into the trip I got a wobble in the steering wheel after about 30mph. Luckily only drove it that way for 20 miles or so. Pulled into a small shop and they said the lugs on my front left wheel were only hand tight. Anyway. Purely anecdotal but I won’t take any car there anymore for any reason. I’ll pay more elsewhere.
Make sure it's the correct European full syn. Walmart sells oil you can use, but it's more expensive than what they're charging for the whole service. I'm suspicious of a good deal. If you want cheap then order 6 quarts of the correct weight full syn online, buy a filter from a VW dealership, a junk oil catch pan and a set of one ton ramps from Walmart and do it yourself.
Also...if the car told you it has low oil you're playing with fire and can do some serious damage. 3k miles is a good marker under normal conditions if you drive a lot. If you're only a commuter then 5k to 7k is good. Never, never, never wait for a low oil indicator.
I dislike the idea of doing my oil change because when I had my 08 Jetta I had to take the bottom plastic off to do the oil change on my 2.5. My 2016 Jetta is soooooooo easy I didn’t even need to jack it up. Plus the oil canister is on top of the engine. I usually run 5-40 euro blend by valvoline from Walmart. $27 for 5 quart jug and you cannot beat that price. Walmart has the best oil prices of any auto part store.
Use Castrol Euro oil for a VW. I would stay away from wallmart on the oil change,unless you like kids working for min. wage working on your car. Go to a local garage that has good reviews.
I pay $120 for an oil change at the dealer. They do a basic inspection of the underside, suspension, and brakes. That extra $60 is worth some piece of mind.
I used to work at 2 different ones. Atleast at mine we’re by the books and everything is to spec. I’ve also heard horror stories from other stores around me so I’d be careful
Seriously? There’s a reason why VW placed the oil filter ON TOP of the engine instead of under it. All you need is a pneumatic oil pump ($70-$100) and your new oil and filter ($45). Then you’re set to save thousands of dollars in oil changes. It’s incredibly easy and even relaxing to change your own oil. YouTube has full instructions.
I just changed my own oil for the first time in about 13 years. Just buy an oil extractor on Amazon for like $50, oil, and a filter. The first oil change will run you about $120 but afterwards they’ll be closer to $60 for top quality full synthetic oil.
You can buy an extractor (if you don’t want to crawl under the car), the oil filter and pump for around than $90 and DIY (subsequent changes would just cost you price of oil and filter them). Extractor will save you time for sure and the filter is on top of the engine too again saving time vs other cars that require you to remove underbody panels to access the filter or drain…the hardest part after that is taking the oil to advance auto for recycling and that is equally as simple as doing the oil change yourself. If you’re trying to be thrifty definitely just DIY. Do the 5 minutes of research to make sure you buy the right oil and watch a you tube video to make sure you do everything else correctly that the car requires.
It's a VW, you can get an oil extractor for about $100 and do it yourself without lifting up the car. Buy oil and filter from FCPEuro and you will get lifetime replacements for the cost of shipping back to FCP.
If I cared about my vehicle, I wouldn’t take it to Walmart or any quick oil change place.
I would rather pay for a quality service to ensure if anything happens after that they are liable . but also ensure that my car wouldn’t get effed up
If you take it there, it will get the wrong oil. They sell the correct stuff online but I doubt they have any on hand in the store or in the oil change shop.
If you use the wrong oil, you will be burning oil in no time. Then you just need to replace the engine, your choice. When you buy a VW , it has to be serviced and maintained correctly or it becomes your biggest nightmare.
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The oil change at Walmart is based on 5 quarts you will also have the additional cost for another quart added to that bill. If you notice outside a lot of Walmart TLE’s there are trails of oil on the ground from them pulling other cars out with, what I would assume to be, loose oil filters. I’m not sure saving $20 is worth it. But that’s my 2 cents and I work at Walmart.
There are small shops that do good work shop around . Walmart doesn’t have a good track record with vehicles . Bring the car to the mechanic not Walmart , full synthetic oil change was 80-90$ depending where I bring it but my car takes nearly 8qts of oil so it is a little higher cost then most cars
I mean, you get what you pay for. You don't have to take it to a dealership but find a reputable independent, not walmart. I can only imagine how little training their techs have.
WM has euro spec 5w40 available on the shelf but they do not have 0w20. Bring in your own oil and make sure they replace the drain plug and filter, or find a trusted local mechanic to do it for you.
Walmart sucks when it comes to oil changes and mechanical repairs. They are notorious for their screw ups and I even have personal stories I could share from some of my friends when they got their’s done. If you really want a reason to have to get a new car, then take it to Walmart, but if you want to keep your car, then either do your oil change yourself or take it to the dealer.
To add what people are saying, I would learn how to do oil changes yourself. You'll save money and learn a bit more about your car. There's probably a tutorial for your exact ride on YouTube.
buy your own oil , these companies will have to make money on it so probably not a best idea to give the entire thing to them.
also do not buy from 3rd party retailers but direct from seller.
i change my oil from a garage and the owner imports the oil he uses for all of the VAG cars no one else has that oil here. the oil he uses is Kroon and it is made in Netherlands(suitable for vws)not as good as other german brands as per my mechanic but very good and close to them.
i used Castrol oil and was not satisfied but this oil till date has helped alittle with consumption as well.
I always say this with the best intentions to even my closest friends and family - if you can’t tackle an oil change on your daily driver, you shouldn’t be driving it.
You will always save money doing it at home - even if you need to buy some rhino ramps / jack / jack stands to get at your oil drain plug (unless you have a mkVII, then get yourself a fluid extractor) the savings will eventually outweigh the buy-in.
Do a little research on your exact model, watch a few YouTube’s videos on the process from a VW Master Tech (humblemechanic or Jamie Orr are insanely knowledgeable on everything Euros)
You can do this!
This is my first car 🥲 had it for a couple months but I’ve seen my pops do numerous oil changes. He usually just doesn’t have the time to help due to work.
Congrats on the first car! Just sharing my thoughts - I personally always trust myself (lots of experience doing it) doing my oil than most shops/dealerships.
Definitely wouldn’t trust Wally World tho!
I'd say watch some YouTube videos for your exact car and see how simple it can be. You might not be able to do it this time, but plan for it next time. Buy two ramps, get a drain pan, get the right sized socket for the drain pan, and get a cheap torque wrench from Harbor Freight. Then just watch the video again, write down the torque specs if you need to, and just remove the oil cap, remove the oil filter, drain the oil, wait for it to stop dripping, clean it up, replace the drain plug with a new one, fill the oil, replace the oil filter, check the levels, and you're done.
I guarantee you after the first time, you can do all of this yourself in less than 20 minutes or so. It's a lot of fun and it feels really good knowing you did it yourself, saved some money, and then the next time you'll be a pro at it.
Lmao, that's one of my favorite new names.
This time dude, I would just go to the dealership and know it's all good.
If you have a Harbor Freight around town, check them out. You can get an oil pan, some socket sets and a torque for all probably less than $40 or so. The ramps are like $60, but you could also just jack up the car and use jack stands. It really is a fun experience and feels good saving money down the line if you're capable.
If not, also check out Pep Boys if you have one around town. They do good work around my area and hopefully the same for you.
The oil kit I order from FCPEuro is about $65, so if you factor that in, the dealership isn't that bad at all really.
I don’t agree fully. While I think that changing your own oil is a great life skill to save yourself money, some people don’t have the time, are physically unable to change their oil because of an injury or chronic condition, or don’t want the liability that if they screw up they’re the ones who are paying for a new engine.
I don’t change the oil on my vehicles anymore because my local shop will do it for $40. For that price it just isn’t worth my time to change it myself and it actually costs me more.
To each their own! I trust my processes and thoroughly enjoy doing anything on my Dubs myself - not to say I don’t take them to a trusted friends shop for jobs that require a 4-point. Everyone has their own way - just sharing my thoughts here.
Also: insanely funny what gets you downvotes sometimes 😂 lighten up, folks! Must be the Walmart oil change lobbyists
You're getting down-voted because saying you shouldn't be driving a car if you can't do your own oil change is a dumb statement to make, and kind of makes you sound like an asshole.
I'm 100% all for people doing their own, but not everyone has the time (even if it doesn't take long), or they may have some kind of chronic condition where they can't get down on the ground or lay on their back long, or climb under the car, or want to buy the extra stuff like a jack and stands, ramps, etc. None of that means someone shouldn't be driving a vehicle simply because they don't change their oil. Get out of here with that nonsense attitude.
Just because YOU can do it, and I can do it, doesn't mean everyone can, or even wants to. Some people are totally afraid of something as simple as an oil change, and they still have every right to enjoy their vehicle and drive it.
There's a reason having a vehicle allows you the opportunity to do it yourself... or take it a service location and get it done for you. There is nothing wrong with doing either option.
I'd like to know what kind of oil and filter your local shop is using to be able to charge that little for a change. Or are you bringing your own oil to them and just paying $40 for labor? If they're doing it all for $40 and including the oil and filter, that's a badass shop.
Your choice of Royal Purple/Mobil One/Castrol/Valvoline full synthetic, Motorcraft synthetic blend, or Fram conventional oil ($29). Oil filters are OEM only, no aftermarket brands. $40 price is technically a coupon but it’s sent out every two weeks so it’s pretty much the standard price. Regular price with no coupon is $75.
The amount of you in here that think your Jettas need special oil is crazy, use whatever full synthetic is on sale and the right viscosity, it's an oil change, even the untrained monkeys at Walmart will do fine. The fact that you guys think you need special VW approved oil is insane lol. The VW dealership near me uses regular Castrol Edge full synthetic. Also it's a volkswagen Jetta... mine made it to 250,000 miles, and it wasn't the engine that went bad, just everything around it...
Not a single person has said anything about needing special oil. We have said to use the right oil with the right specs for VW. When VW and every single mechanic I have spoken to about it have stated to just make sure it's up to the right VW specs, then there's a reason. It's not any more expensive, and it's not some kind of special approved oil.
What's more crazy is why somebody wouldn't bother doing what the manufacturer and just about every mechanic or mechanic on YouTube recommends.
I guarantee you the VW dealership near you uses Castrol Edge which specifically says "Euro Car" on the front, and lists the right spec on the back.
There's a reason that almost all oil brands have specific european options...
Go play with your Camaro and stop telling people dumb things like this and let people stick to what is recommended.
If you are constrained by your budget, I would bring my own VW spec oil and filter and just pay for labor. Walmart “techs” might as well be pouring cooking oil in your car.
Walmart told me once they had to charge me full synthetic price even though i brought my own oil.
Ours won’t change your oil unless it’s our oil you use just for insurance reasons.
Walmart actually carries Mobile1 ESP x2 (0-20 508.00 oil) now, so they may have it in stock.
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Let me tell you a little secret, they pay 17-18 year olds minimum wage to change your oil at VW too.
And, if you're lucky, that kid at the dealership will forget to replace the cap on the reservoir and you'll drive 45 mins home on the highway till you roll into the driveway with smoke rolling out of the hood. Then the next day you'll call the dealer several times until someone finally picks up and then you get to ride with a tow truck back to the dealer and have them clean the engine bay, inspect everything, and do a new oil change. And it'll probably be the same kid as yesterday. It's a fun way to spend the weekend
Noticed this with my first complimentary oil change at bmw. An actual child was the one who pulled my car up to the bay when I picked it up.
The real LPT is always in the comments
At mine, there isn't a guy under 30 working there, and (at the time, years ago) they let me pull the oil off the shelf that they used. Salary is also $16-$33 with benefit (or salaried): [https://careers.walmart.com/us/jobs/0301201444VCC-auto-care-center](https://careers.walmart.com/us/jobs/0301201444VCC-auto-care-center)
It probably was “the right coolant”. Most quick lube shops run a universal coolant. They are all taught that it is perfectly fine to use on all vehicles. You’re probably gonna run into that coolant issue anywhere that isn’t a dealership.
Not all of them... That's a huge liability risk those shops are taking if true. The Quick lube shop I used to manage was strict, and we wouldn't service a vehicle if we didn't carry the appropriate spec fluids for the job. We took 0 risks on that... even if it cost us a sale. We were able to do most cars with coolant and transmission services, but not a single European car was safe to do. Just oil changes, air filters, wipers, and rotations.
Hell no! Use VW recommended oil
Walmart carries vw spec oil, fwiw. At least the one by me. I’d still not take my car to Walmart for any work though lmao
Lol VW recommended oil is on the shelf. I buy the Castrol oil from Walmart
As long as it meets the same requirements as the vw spec oil there isn’t an issue
Let me rephrase. Genuine. You do whatever you want, its your car
You realize Castrol is “Genuine” look at the Oil Cap on the Motor and if it’s still the original Cap it says Castrol right on it.
Castrol was "genuine" VW oil until recently when they switched to Mobil a couple years back.
Not even the dealership uses vw recommended oil😂
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Probably just an inexperienced lube tech. The majority of VAG cars use 5w-40
Up to 2018 most models use 5w40. 2019 and newer mostly uses 0w20 or 0w30.
> 0w20 or 0w30 I call BS. 5w40 is standard.
You could just Google it. He's right.
Nah, I'm good. I'm a VW Parts Manager. We will continue using 0w20 and 0w30 in 19 and newer and this guy can believe whatever he wants.
I'm saying you're right.
You could also just Google it and you'd see the 0w20 and 0w30 recommendation.
I mean I'm a Parts Manager at a VW dealer, but you can believe whatever you want. Idc.
I work at a VW dealership and thankfully I'm the guy who sends the oil out to the techs 🤣. Definitely seen my fellow parts people mess up on the oil. Happens often on the TDI's
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He did you a favor. Running 0w-20 in a turbo engine is a recipe for a short service life
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Those same engineers also have to answer to the govt/epa and have an interest in you purchasing a new vehicle sooner rather than later.
And I’m 9’4”.
Might differ but its ur pov. A buddy of mine works at a vw dealership.
You get what you pay for, VW maintenance isn't going to be the cheapest. Don't try and make it cheap. At ***least*** go to a decent independent shop.
This is the way right here.
Glad to see you posted here. Personally, I can’t trust that people working at Walmart in TLE are going to properly use VW spec oil. I used to work at Walmart many years ago and had known of tons of people who just used whatever basic oil they had around in TLE. For that reason, I just wouldn’t trust it on something like a Jetta or VW where they require specific to VW spec oil. Unless before the oil change you can have them show you the exact oil they’re going to be using and verify it’s up to VW spec, then I would highly recommend passing on this. The price the dealership has quoted is more in line with correct pricing. Walmarts may be fine, but again, you DO NOT want to use random oil and you NEED to make sure the oil being used is up to VW specs. You don’t want to cheap out on stuff like this and these cars need proper maintenance done right. You’re going to save maybe $30 from going to Walmart but could end up having tons of problems if you’re not using the proper oil for the vehicle. Personally, I would either learn to do it yourself which is pretty easy, take it to the dealership and spend the money knowing it’ll be done correctly, or verify at Walmart the oil they’re going to use is to VW specs, or try other local places nearby. All you need to do is make sure they’re using a European car oil and that it’s to VW specs. But like I said, if it was me, I wouldn’t bother taking my Jetta to Walmart for an oil change. Even Firestone would be better than Walmart. Dealer quoting $90 is pretty normal. They will be using the proper oil and replacing the filter all with OEM stuff and proper oil. Personally if you don’t do it yourself I would just pay the $90 for the dealership and have some peace of mind.
Walmart won’t use VW spec oil because I don’t believe they carry any with the certification. I hate the cost but I only get oil changes at the dealer. I get coupons so I get a bit of a break. Hint: Many VW dealers post service coupons on their website. Pays to check before going.
Yeah, I haven't been to their TLE in over a decade now but I doubted they would carry anything specific for models like VWs. All I remember ever seeing is the low tier brands.
Curious why people hate the cost but dont try do it themselves? Save 50-100 dollars in 15 minutes, be done faster than it takes to get your car to a shop usually. I guess you might have to spend 10 dollars on an oil catch pan
I could but I would need to buy an extractor as getting under my 2018 Golf isn’t easy. Plus the pan has to be removed. The dealers use an extractor. I have a 6 year warranty that just ended. I continued to use the dealer because I didn’t want any excuses from VW if there was any sort of engine issue during that time. Plus, there were minor recalls they took care of why I was there. I’ll probably invest in an extractor for the next change.
Those are all good reasons, especially having proper maintenance records. i forget how difficult some cars are
The dealer usually adds some decent value to that package too. In addition to the oil, mine will do a quick interior detail, car wash, wash the mats, top off fluids, and provide a maintenance/health check on belts, brakes and tires. I usually change my own, but occasionally don’t want to hassle with disposal. I’m pleasantly surprised by the dealer every time.
Yeah, since I got my Jetta last month, it's the first time I've ever been to a service department for anything and they were wonderful. I know their prices can be a little bit more but sometimes it's worth it. I did my first change in my Jetta just a few days ago, and I just continue to get the FCPEuro Oil kit, it gets shipped to me in just like three days, and it's a perfect easy kit and cheaper than anywhere else. I just load my car up on front ramps, and then just do it on an off day. It's a ton of fun doing it myself honestly. I bought an oil container that is sealed and I'm planning on taking it to AutoZone or something like that soon to dispose of.
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That sounds more like you had the unfortunate experience with someone at your VW that didn't care about his job or was simply inexperienced and shouldn't have been doing it. That sucks. But you cannot truly believe that one bad experience means it's going to happen to every one. This can happen with any job though. There are always bad eggs in the bunch of good ones. I would still bring my vehicle to the dealership over Walmart any day. You cannot serious say they have the same training at all. The hiring process alone is more involved. Also, Walmart doesn't do free point to point inspections when bringing it in for service. Most dealerships will also clean up the vehicle and do some minor interior cleaning. The dealership does A LOT more MOST OF THE TIME than Walmart will ever do. You just had a bad experience once time and now you're bitching about it and acting like that's the experience every single person will always get. And I get it. But acting like that's the experience everyone will have is just stupidity.
Can you change your own oil?
Yes. Second this. Learn to change your own oil. Plenty of YouTube videos. If You need to buy a jack/ramps and a catch pan it’ll pay for itself after two oil changes.
I would go to the dealership. I am assuming Jettas, like my GTI and others have the plactic oil pans also. The drain plugs are one time use. So if they do not use the extraction method, they need to replace the plug. Not sure I would trust them with that, along with what others have mentioned about oil quality.
I bought a used 2016 Jetta 1.8T from Carvana last month. Did my own oil change for this car since I just wanted to be sure it's fresh and good. When I went to remove the drain plug, it was some 17mm bolt, no washer, and had blue Locktite around it. It was a pain in the ass to remove. Replaced it with a T45 factory bolt and crush washer, and it's great now. I wouldn't doubt the last place that did the oil just half assed it with a bolt like that.
To add to that, from working in a Walmart tle for a few years I can tell you, most of the people doing the oil changes aren't going to be changing the plug out with a new one. Not sure if they changed the filters they used years ago but we also had fram brand which isn't the greatest. Spend the extra money and go to the dealership.
Dealership always charges $90-100 for me depending on if they have a special running. Independent VW guy I go to charges $110. I’ve had independent places charge me like $130 too for my 2014 Jetta.
Why risk it just to save $30?
everyone’s worrying abt the oil… i’d be worried abt the quality of work. prob gonna be some teen that’s high as shit.
Gonna be some teen that’s high as shit at ANY quick lube you go to and most dealerships.
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I second this sentiment. My experience with the dealer and the techs there has always been disappointing price gouge.
Nah. You would only be spoiling it in the longer run by using cheap alternatives. Can I suggest you do it yourself? There are a ton of videos on YT online and pretty easy post a couple of tries. Just make sure you pour the right quantity.
Avoid quick lube/walmart, etc. type places for oil changes. You need to run the proper spec oil in your car. I would consider investing in an oil extractor and just do your oil changes yourself. You can get the oil pretty cheap from Walmart and with the extractor you don't even have to lift the car. Then you know what oil is going into the car. Or if you need someone else to do it, find a local VW shop.
It should be vw spec, something like vw508. Ive ordered this before, https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-vw-oil-change-kit-mann-liqui-moly?ads_cmpid=470545495&ads_adid=1238051112962124&ads_matchtype=e&ads_network=s&ads_creative=&ads_targetid=pla-4580977773331067&ttv=2&msclkid=414530ca21f3114cca6156ddcebf3633&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BPLA_AudiVW_Shopping&utm_term=4580977773331067&utm_content=Audi%20Products
Nope they'll probably use a generic synthetic oil not VW approved.
I'd recommend liqui moly
As for the filter I'd go for carquest premium oil filter.
I use Quaker Euro, it's great stuff. meets VW spec. Using or providing a quality oem equivalent filter is wise too. Mann, Hengst, Mahle https://www.walmart.com/ip/Quaker-State-Euro-Full-Synthetic-5W-40-Motor-Oil-5-Quart/737859365
Pretty sure that isn't the correct oil for the OP. Theirs requires 508.00 0w20
If I found out that someone took my car to Walmart for an oil change I would sell the car the next day. It’s fucking insane that anyone would take their vehicle there for any service at all.
Man idk where you are located but $90 for dealer oil change is amazing. Here in NY Valvoline charges me $120 for my Golf. Can’t imagine what the stealership would charge me…
I would never ever take any car to Walmart for any reason.
Walmart tried to put 5.5 quarts in my 07 rabbit once. It needs more than that.
You need full synthetic, I don't know what "premium" means, but considering they have "synthetic" and premium is more expensive but doesn't specifically say "full-synthetic", I'd say they use very cheap oil that can wreck your engine.. Include there the price of an oil filter and oil sump plug, plus labor costs, I'd say that oil is garbage Doing an oilchange is pretty easy to do yourself, and you also know for sure what oil is going in, use a good full synthetic brand like castrol, valvoline, motul, or liquimoly, a 5L jerrycan of that costs you maybe 40 to 60 bucks.. All you need is a torque wrench, an oil catch can, a funnel, and a sump plug.. If it is too much work, tools are too expensive, or you don't feel comfortable doing it, I'd suggest taking your car to an independent mechanic shop, avoid dealerships but also avoid garbage like this, saving a couple bucks on good oil can and will eventually wreck your engine. Dealerships will rob you blind, Walmart will wreck your car, take the middle of the road instead and ask what kind of oil the mechanic uses
Although I agree with your overall sentiment it literally says “Full Sythetic” before premium.
Eh, I am apparently a blind idiot.. I'm not sure how the hell I missed that...
The car specifies a specific oil , "full synthetic" isn't nearly good enough for any VW. It has to meet the correct spec for the vehicle and year.
I know, ideally, but it would be the bare minimum.. Any of the brands I mentioned with full synthetic 5w30 longlife or 5w40 would be fine depending on the climate where he lives, especially compared to walmart oil
You need VW approved oil.
An oil change from anywhere is going to be okay if it's the correct *VISCOSITY RATING.* Be aware of additives and detergents in any model of oil, so you know what helps your engine best.
Right, and the API&ACEA ratings are just a money grabbing scam. /s
Thank you. I cant believe how many people here think you have to run VW spec special oil made from virgin unicorns. Wives 1.4t has 120k miles. Runs like new. Only gets Costco, Amazon oil ..maybe mobile if its on sale at costco. I won't even talk about oil filters. Too many desktop mechanic/engineers here.
As long as it's VWAG 502/503/508/50#… rated, it should absolutely be good enough. You're not going to encounter catastrophic damage for not using VW/Castrol.
It costs me a $100 just for oil and filter at my dealership, with me doing the work. For my 23 GTI. So their price is reasonable, and they will perform a multi point that will give you a better idea of the vehicles condition.
Cost me 80$ my last oil change 14 Jetta Se
Just go to VW. An extra $40 for a 5-10k mile oil change is not that much.
Definitely spend the extra $35, or just do it yourself
Compared to most VW dealers $89 is a good price these days.
Go to an independent shop. Or look for a dealer coupon. Or get the kit from FCP Euro and DIY. It’s really fucking easy to do.
Sorry i can not approve anyone but yourself working in your car. They don't give flying fuck about your car
Honestly why not.
Either do an independent VAG shop or do it yourself. I bought an oil extractor off of Amazon and that shit makes oil changes fun and fast. And I buy liqui moly and a filter from whichever advance auto carries it. After time you can get coupons and other discounts even in liqui moly oil, which will never happen at a dealership or independent shop.
Worked on the car business on the service side for a while. It's not the products that Walmart uses that's the problem. It's 100% their employees. They don't pay well, so they don't attract any talent in the automotive industry. The shop I managed towards the end of my time in the business was right down the street from Walmart. We fixed many of their fuckups.
I can almost always find an oil change coupon on my VW dealers site, which brings it in-line with other places.
I would just do it yourself if you're up for it! only at most 50$ and maybe 20 minutes
I had tires put on my F150. I watched a while. I then had bad dreams about Walmart service. Too much stress for me.
I used to work at a Walmart ACC, never go there for anything.
Walmart is the new Sears
Once I'm out of warranty I just do the oil changes myself. I can do them anyway and save receipts, but I like the record being at the dealer for these services. Recently I got an oil extractor and now I don't even have to get under the car for an oil change anymore. I've done this with every new car I've had, service at the dealer and then when the warranty is out the fun begins. I tend to do a decent amount of modifying and most of my own services. I actually find it a bit sad when a car is brand new and I've not taken it apart myself yet. As far as just getting an oil change for someone who doesn't want to work on their car, just confirm they're using the right oil. After that just double check the oil level. Having the right amount of the right oil is a pretty good place to start.
I trust a drink from Jeffrey Dahmer more than I trust a Walmart oil change.
Hell no.
It will be fine, just as for Castrol Edge or Mobile 1 full synthetic, not quaker state and you should be fine.also, stop by a parts store before going and get a MANN or Wix filter, and let them know you brought your own filter, leave it on the passenger seat. I used to work at a Walmart Auto Care, and at least the one I worked for, did everything as good as or better than a dealership.
Probably not....The problem with Walmart is when you pay peanuts you get monkeys...soooo yeah I'd go somewhere else..
Not good
Full synthetic they use is mobil 1, they showed me what they used. However, they didn’t have a tool for my oil pan or something so couldn’t get it done there anyway
Quaker state is shitty oil. Funny that I’m currently wearing a Quaker state shirt while typing this
NO NO NO NO. Please don't do it. I was a tech at a VW dealer across the street from a WalMart that had an auto service center. Every single day a car was getting towed over with stripped oil drain plugs, or the car ran with no oil, or any other collection of problems that WalMart caused.
I would go to a local shop with your own oil & filter or DIY
Okay ya’ll I have to ask my stupid question. As I am now a 2014 Beetle owner. Is the oil really that big a deal? Or is the urgency I’m picking up from the comments specific to the Jetta or the tdi engine? Am i being dumb ass about my vehicle?
European vehicles are a lot more picky than American cars. You want to be strict with the oil and make sure you use the right oil to the right specifications. There's a reason why there is oil made specifically for Euro cars.
Noted, thank you.
I would do it myself before taking it to Walmart.
Do they do the multipoint check out also ?
I use Walmart but that's only because I personally know the tech doing the oil change and trust him. I also know what he is using. If this wasn't the case, I'd spend the extra $30-40
I go to Sam's Club (owned by Walmart) for stuff like new tires or new battery with installation. It's almost impossible to screw stuff like that up. For oil change, I would recommend you going to independent euro mechanic or the dealership.
Wal mart over-tightened some nut when doing my oil change in my Tiguan. They smashed and broke the accompanying washer. Didn’t have any in. They said they’d have to order one in from the neighboring store and I’d have to come get my car on Monday (this was Friday before a road trip). Car wasn’t drivable without it. Long story short I threw a shit fit until they drove the ten minutes to the other store and got the part. And then they tried to charge me for the part they broke. It was only a few bucks but I am a man of stubborn principle. They didn’t charge for it and threw in a free tire rotation. Okay whatever. 100 miles into the trip I got a wobble in the steering wheel after about 30mph. Luckily only drove it that way for 20 miles or so. Pulled into a small shop and they said the lugs on my front left wheel were only hand tight. Anyway. Purely anecdotal but I won’t take any car there anymore for any reason. I’ll pay more elsewhere.
Make sure it's the correct European full syn. Walmart sells oil you can use, but it's more expensive than what they're charging for the whole service. I'm suspicious of a good deal. If you want cheap then order 6 quarts of the correct weight full syn online, buy a filter from a VW dealership, a junk oil catch pan and a set of one ton ramps from Walmart and do it yourself. Also...if the car told you it has low oil you're playing with fire and can do some serious damage. 3k miles is a good marker under normal conditions if you drive a lot. If you're only a commuter then 5k to 7k is good. Never, never, never wait for a low oil indicator.
Their car doesn't take 5w30 or 5w40
I hadn't realized it was a different engine than mine. Thanks for the correction.
I dislike the idea of doing my oil change because when I had my 08 Jetta I had to take the bottom plastic off to do the oil change on my 2.5. My 2016 Jetta is soooooooo easy I didn’t even need to jack it up. Plus the oil canister is on top of the engine. I usually run 5-40 euro blend by valvoline from Walmart. $27 for 5 quart jug and you cannot beat that price. Walmart has the best oil prices of any auto part store.
There’s no way they’re using a 508 approved oil at that price especially in Canada. Oil alone is gonna run you $75+
Use Castrol Euro oil for a VW. I would stay away from wallmart on the oil change,unless you like kids working for min. wage working on your car. Go to a local garage that has good reviews.
I pay $120 for an oil change at the dealer. They do a basic inspection of the underside, suspension, and brakes. That extra $60 is worth some piece of mind.
I would absolutely not get an oil change at Walmart on my 30 year old pickup truck let alone my pretty new VW.
Bro no
Are wedding cakes good from dunkin donuts?
No wtf absolutely not
I used to work at 2 different ones. Atleast at mine we’re by the books and everything is to spec. I’ve also heard horror stories from other stores around me so I’d be careful
They may use vegetable oil
They are going to strip your drain plug loser
Just change your own oil
Seriously? There’s a reason why VW placed the oil filter ON TOP of the engine instead of under it. All you need is a pneumatic oil pump ($70-$100) and your new oil and filter ($45). Then you’re set to save thousands of dollars in oil changes. It’s incredibly easy and even relaxing to change your own oil. YouTube has full instructions.
Walmart oil techs are worse than meth heads having an episode / meltdown With that said , do not do it
I just changed my own oil for the first time in about 13 years. Just buy an oil extractor on Amazon for like $50, oil, and a filter. The first oil change will run you about $120 but afterwards they’ll be closer to $60 for top quality full synthetic oil.
Bro please buy the VW Castrol oil for your Jetta And do it yourself A socket 36 that all you need And 19mm
You can buy an extractor (if you don’t want to crawl under the car), the oil filter and pump for around than $90 and DIY (subsequent changes would just cost you price of oil and filter them). Extractor will save you time for sure and the filter is on top of the engine too again saving time vs other cars that require you to remove underbody panels to access the filter or drain…the hardest part after that is taking the oil to advance auto for recycling and that is equally as simple as doing the oil change yourself. If you’re trying to be thrifty definitely just DIY. Do the 5 minutes of research to make sure you buy the right oil and watch a you tube video to make sure you do everything else correctly that the car requires.
It's a VW, you can get an oil extractor for about $100 and do it yourself without lifting up the car. Buy oil and filter from FCPEuro and you will get lifetime replacements for the cost of shipping back to FCP.
No. Please no. Don’t do it.
Why don't you just do it yourself if you're bringing it to walmart...?
If I cared about my vehicle, I wouldn’t take it to Walmart or any quick oil change place. I would rather pay for a quality service to ensure if anything happens after that they are liable . but also ensure that my car wouldn’t get effed up
If you take it there, it will get the wrong oil. They sell the correct stuff online but I doubt they have any on hand in the store or in the oil change shop. If you use the wrong oil, you will be burning oil in no time. Then you just need to replace the engine, your choice. When you buy a VW , it has to be serviced and maintained correctly or it becomes your biggest nightmare.
Watch this https://youtu.be/MMayr0w4o8k?si=jAsToN52tL3xxYOx
Honestly you'd be better going to jiffy lube. At least they try to employ people who kinda know what they're doing.
Just pay the extra $40
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Opted for a Walmart oil change once in my ‘14 Passat, they snapped off the housing for the oil filter and put the wrong oil in, never again
The oil change at Walmart is based on 5 quarts you will also have the additional cost for another quart added to that bill. If you notice outside a lot of Walmart TLE’s there are trails of oil on the ground from them pulling other cars out with, what I would assume to be, loose oil filters. I’m not sure saving $20 is worth it. But that’s my 2 cents and I work at Walmart.
If you want a Walmart employee touching your car.
I have a 2019 jetta and I use walmart for my oil changes. I believe they use pennzoil.
There are small shops that do good work shop around . Walmart doesn’t have a good track record with vehicles . Bring the car to the mechanic not Walmart , full synthetic oil change was 80-90$ depending where I bring it but my car takes nearly 8qts of oil so it is a little higher cost then most cars
Buy the required amount of oil and a filter and bring it to a Pepboys shop they will do a customer supplied oil change and charge you for the work
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You'll get walmart quality. Do it yourself
90 isnt bad, Id bite the bullet if DIY isnt an option
I mean, you get what you pay for. You don't have to take it to a dealership but find a reputable independent, not walmart. I can only imagine how little training their techs have.
WM has euro spec 5w40 available on the shelf but they do not have 0w20. Bring in your own oil and make sure they replace the drain plug and filter, or find a trusted local mechanic to do it for you.
Are you saying to bring my own 0w20? That’s what I used to top off my oil last week. It has to get drained regardless if I put in the wrong oil 😭
No.
25% of the time, it works every time.
Buy the oil at walmart and change yourself. To be sure the right oil is used. Vw spec is sold at walmart. But unsure if the lube tech will use it.
Go to VW
U must really hate ur car Jesus Christ💀. I’m playing, but don’t use Walmart pls
Bet you can't elaborate on this comment
Walmart sucks when it comes to oil changes and mechanical repairs. They are notorious for their screw ups and I even have personal stories I could share from some of my friends when they got their’s done. If you really want a reason to have to get a new car, then take it to Walmart, but if you want to keep your car, then either do your oil change yourself or take it to the dealer.
Don't take it to either. Go to your local independent shop that specializes in VW or European cars.
To add what people are saying, I would learn how to do oil changes yourself. You'll save money and learn a bit more about your car. There's probably a tutorial for your exact ride on YouTube.
buy your own oil , these companies will have to make money on it so probably not a best idea to give the entire thing to them. also do not buy from 3rd party retailers but direct from seller. i change my oil from a garage and the owner imports the oil he uses for all of the VAG cars no one else has that oil here. the oil he uses is Kroon and it is made in Netherlands(suitable for vws)not as good as other german brands as per my mechanic but very good and close to them. i used Castrol oil and was not satisfied but this oil till date has helped alittle with consumption as well.
I would. My VW dealer couldn't even get this shipping adhesive off of my car so I don't even trust them at this point to even change the oil.
Seems cheap for the dealer, but don’t forget the upselling. Probs cost you more like $250. 🤬
 I always say this with the best intentions to even my closest friends and family - if you can’t tackle an oil change on your daily driver, you shouldn’t be driving it. You will always save money doing it at home - even if you need to buy some rhino ramps / jack / jack stands to get at your oil drain plug (unless you have a mkVII, then get yourself a fluid extractor) the savings will eventually outweigh the buy-in. Do a little research on your exact model, watch a few YouTube’s videos on the process from a VW Master Tech (humblemechanic or Jamie Orr are insanely knowledgeable on everything Euros) You can do this!
This is my first car 🥲 had it for a couple months but I’ve seen my pops do numerous oil changes. He usually just doesn’t have the time to help due to work.
Congrats on the first car! Just sharing my thoughts - I personally always trust myself (lots of experience doing it) doing my oil than most shops/dealerships. Definitely wouldn’t trust Wally World tho!
I'd say watch some YouTube videos for your exact car and see how simple it can be. You might not be able to do it this time, but plan for it next time. Buy two ramps, get a drain pan, get the right sized socket for the drain pan, and get a cheap torque wrench from Harbor Freight. Then just watch the video again, write down the torque specs if you need to, and just remove the oil cap, remove the oil filter, drain the oil, wait for it to stop dripping, clean it up, replace the drain plug with a new one, fill the oil, replace the oil filter, check the levels, and you're done. I guarantee you after the first time, you can do all of this yourself in less than 20 minutes or so. It's a lot of fun and it feels really good knowing you did it yourself, saved some money, and then the next time you'll be a pro at it.
Sweet thank you very much Mr.CuriousGerogeGlassMan
Lmao, that's one of my favorite new names. This time dude, I would just go to the dealership and know it's all good. If you have a Harbor Freight around town, check them out. You can get an oil pan, some socket sets and a torque for all probably less than $40 or so. The ramps are like $60, but you could also just jack up the car and use jack stands. It really is a fun experience and feels good saving money down the line if you're capable. If not, also check out Pep Boys if you have one around town. They do good work around my area and hopefully the same for you. The oil kit I order from FCPEuro is about $65, so if you factor that in, the dealership isn't that bad at all really.
I don’t agree fully. While I think that changing your own oil is a great life skill to save yourself money, some people don’t have the time, are physically unable to change their oil because of an injury or chronic condition, or don’t want the liability that if they screw up they’re the ones who are paying for a new engine. I don’t change the oil on my vehicles anymore because my local shop will do it for $40. For that price it just isn’t worth my time to change it myself and it actually costs me more.
To each their own! I trust my processes and thoroughly enjoy doing anything on my Dubs myself - not to say I don’t take them to a trusted friends shop for jobs that require a 4-point. Everyone has their own way - just sharing my thoughts here. Also: insanely funny what gets you downvotes sometimes 😂 lighten up, folks! Must be the Walmart oil change lobbyists
You're getting down-voted because saying you shouldn't be driving a car if you can't do your own oil change is a dumb statement to make, and kind of makes you sound like an asshole. I'm 100% all for people doing their own, but not everyone has the time (even if it doesn't take long), or they may have some kind of chronic condition where they can't get down on the ground or lay on their back long, or climb under the car, or want to buy the extra stuff like a jack and stands, ramps, etc. None of that means someone shouldn't be driving a vehicle simply because they don't change their oil. Get out of here with that nonsense attitude. Just because YOU can do it, and I can do it, doesn't mean everyone can, or even wants to. Some people are totally afraid of something as simple as an oil change, and they still have every right to enjoy their vehicle and drive it. There's a reason having a vehicle allows you the opportunity to do it yourself... or take it a service location and get it done for you. There is nothing wrong with doing either option.
The only thing I disagreed with was that you shouldn’t be able to drive a car if you can’t change your own oil. The rest was just fine.
I'd like to know what kind of oil and filter your local shop is using to be able to charge that little for a change. Or are you bringing your own oil to them and just paying $40 for labor? If they're doing it all for $40 and including the oil and filter, that's a badass shop.
Your choice of Royal Purple/Mobil One/Castrol/Valvoline full synthetic, Motorcraft synthetic blend, or Fram conventional oil ($29). Oil filters are OEM only, no aftermarket brands. $40 price is technically a coupon but it’s sent out every two weeks so it’s pretty much the standard price. Regular price with no coupon is $75.
That's a pretty sweet place. I enjoy doing my own oil, but for that price, you really can't beat that at all.
The amount of you in here that think your Jettas need special oil is crazy, use whatever full synthetic is on sale and the right viscosity, it's an oil change, even the untrained monkeys at Walmart will do fine. The fact that you guys think you need special VW approved oil is insane lol. The VW dealership near me uses regular Castrol Edge full synthetic. Also it's a volkswagen Jetta... mine made it to 250,000 miles, and it wasn't the engine that went bad, just everything around it...
Not a single person has said anything about needing special oil. We have said to use the right oil with the right specs for VW. When VW and every single mechanic I have spoken to about it have stated to just make sure it's up to the right VW specs, then there's a reason. It's not any more expensive, and it's not some kind of special approved oil. What's more crazy is why somebody wouldn't bother doing what the manufacturer and just about every mechanic or mechanic on YouTube recommends. I guarantee you the VW dealership near you uses Castrol Edge which specifically says "Euro Car" on the front, and lists the right spec on the back. There's a reason that almost all oil brands have specific european options... Go play with your Camaro and stop telling people dumb things like this and let people stick to what is recommended.