Oil change at 500 miles

[Viper Granny]

When I had my first ACR oil change (600 miles) the dealer I used told me that my first 4 oil services were free, paid by FCA, and there Viper Tech did a great job. Allan

I will definitely check that out. Thanks!

[CarolinaViper]

There's another alternative but I hesitate. There's a local garage that has been caring for my '04 F150 for years. I trust them implicitly, however when I told them about getting the oil changed on my Viper, the guy said they've never done one. Plus I'm pretty protective of that beautiful sepia interior. It's a typical grungy garage. Bill P sent an oil filter and a qt of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum with my car so at least they would have that to show what the car takes. I dunno. I trust them but that sepia... Any thoughts on that?

VG,

Oil changes are the simplest fluid to change in any vehicle, bring a big beach towel to protect your seats, along with 11 qts oil and the proper oil filter and have your local shop that you have been using for years do your oil change, Make a folder at home for all your maintenance records that are not done at a Dodge dealership and you will be fine. Only word of caution is driving onto the ramp, my local Dodge dealer ramps were not low enough, so I made some ramps out of wood for them...until my fourth free oil change, then they go back home with me.

[mjorgensen]

I did not keep any of that. I pitched it like Christmas wrapping paper. I'm going to call another dealership and pick their brains to see whether or not they are clueless. Surely SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE believes in following the manual.

All dealerships should have plastic for the seats in the service drive, we do in all our locations, just sensible IMHO.

[Viper Granny]

Duly noted CV, thank you. I didn't realize that about the ramps.

[Terminator02]

When I got my 15 GT I received a free oil change which I used at 500 miles. They couldn't believe I would do it that early. They did the change but kinda gave me the eye roll. Whatever it was a free change. Some of these dealerships just make the brain cringe considering they are authorized Viper dealers.

[Viper Granny]

When I got my 15 GT I received a free oil change which I used at 500 miles. They couldn't believe I would do it that early. They did the change but kinda gave me the eye roll. Whatever it was a free change. Some of these dealerships just make the brain cringe considering they are authorized Viper dealers.

Yeah i sort of thought that was true anytime you buy a new vehicle. I'll check with Bill P and find out. Why the heck do they question what the customer wants anyway? Especially since I'm not asking them to perform some complex task.

[Psychman]

When I had my first ACR oil change (600 miles) the dealer I used told me that my first 4 oil services were free, paid by FCA, and there Viper Tech did a great job. Allan

Is this true? I'm looking at getting my first oil change in my GT.

[CarolinaViper]

Is this true? I'm looking at getting my first oil change in my GT.

2016 yes 2017 no

[ACR]

Voids warranty to diy change oil

[Vette2Viper]

Voids warranty to diy change oil

Where is this info coming from?

[ACR]

Where is this info coming from?

The heavens.

OK joking, however, I wouldn't be surprised if FCA tries to pull this on someone claiming intervals weren't right, oil didn't meet specifications, or some other nonsense. Shitty thing is Roanoke is 60+ miles from me and the local dealer is not going to touch the car

[Snorman]

With the ongoing concerns about the Gen V engine, I had Viper Exchange change the oil in my car at 7 (yes, seven) miles. I'm taking it to MoparBoyy at Fields tomorrow to have the alignment done, and I've asked him to change it while it's there (~250 miles) as I believe that Vipers get four free changes. I'll also likely change it again before packing it up for Sebring next week. So by ~1k miles it'll be changed 3 times. And I always change after a track weekend.
S.

[Vette2Viper]

The heavens.

OK joking, however, I wouldn't be surprised if FCA tries to pull this on someone claiming intervals weren't right, oil didn't meet specifications, or some other nonsense. Shitty thing is Roanoke is 60+ miles from me and the local dealer is not going to touch the car

Nor would it me, that's why when I read your posts I thought someone may had had it happen to them.