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So what happens if you don't have the dealer do Schedule A service?

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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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So what happens if you don't have the dealer do Schedule A service?

Hard to believe that an oil change and air filter costs $179 with the coupon that I got in the mail. I assume that I can get the code reset at Autozone or an independant tech and I know that I can do my own oil change for a lot less.

Does not having the dealer do the scheduled stuff void any warranties or have some other major negative effect? The other stuff that's included in the Schedule A is stuff that I do almost on a monthly basis anyway. I mean really....check the tires and the break pads??? Give me a break.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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- No, missing it does not void warranty
- Yes, you can easily do oil change yourelf, get an oil suction pump.
- You can reset the service notification yourself, do a search, its been posted several times
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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they'll hunt you down till you DO your service A!
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveL1
I mean really....check the tires and the break pads??? Give me a break.
Seriously.
Just make sure you get the MB Approved oil and all...forgot where that post about the proper oil is...but i'm sure you'll find it...Mobile1's 0W-40 is all I recall...at least that's for my '03 C230K Sedan.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Keep the recites To prove the work was done, in case you have warranty issues.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveL1
Hard to believe that an oil change and air filter costs $179 with the coupon that I got in the mail. I assume that I can get the code reset at Autozone or an independant tech and I know that I can do my own oil change for a lot less.

Does not having the dealer do the scheduled stuff void any warranties or have some other major negative effect? The other stuff that's included in the Schedule A is stuff that I do almost on a monthly basis anyway. I mean really....check the tires and the break pads??? Give me a break.
hey steve.. i see that you are in stl.... out here in kansas city one of the dealers.... aristocrat....... has an oil change special going on for 19.95....

i heard a year or so ago that they were planning to open up an aristocrat out in stl... dont know if that ever materialized but if so... might check into it....

-carino
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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Couldnt you also buy the KN Airfilter and replace it with the old one?
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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Be sure to save your receipt for the oil filter & oil, and note your mileage.

If you have a problem within the warranty period, the dealer may decline to cover it if you cannot prove that you performed the recommended maintenance on time.

VW had this policy, and would not cover damage due to sludge for turbos/engines under their 10yr/100kmile powertrain warranty - unless you could prove maintenance was performed according to the maintenance schedule.
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KICKR, why would you want to buy a K&N and then replace it with the old one?
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