Should I Go to a 4S Shop for an Oil Change?

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GemmaMarie
07/30/25 10:35am
For oil changes, if the car is under warranty, it is necessary to go to a 4S shop; otherwise, the 4S shop will not provide warranty coverage for any issues that arise. If the car is not under warranty, you can go to a repair shop or change the oil yourself. In other words, it is not mandatory to go to a 4S shop for an oil change. The methods and precautions for changing the oil are as follows: Methods for changing the oil: First, use a jack to lift the vehicle, then unscrew the oil drain bolt to drain the oil, replace the oil filter and gasket, and finally, add the appropriate new oil to the engine in the engine compartment. Precautions for changing the oil: The choice of oil should be based on the engine's requirements. There is no need to use overly advanced oil in engines with lower requirements, nor should lower-grade oil be used in engines with higher requirements.
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