My Dealer Put the Wrong Oil in my Si !!!! HELP !!!!

WasabiPeas · 09-25-2006, 12:50 PM

Hey I got my oil changed this Saturday and I just looked at the receipt today (Monday) and it shows a charge of $19.95 for 5W-20 oil !! I didn't even think about asking or making sure that they use the right oil viscosity for the Si..they are a Honda dealer for pete's sake! You think they would know what oil to use!!! I was going to call Honda Customer Care and then call the dealership but before I do that I was wondering what you guys would do in this situation. Should I be overly worried about this? I am pissed for sure but I need to know what a good way would be to deal with this situation. Thanks for your help.

drutoobored · 09-25-2006, 12:55 PM

i would go bring it bakk and have them flush it and put new one in.

bhoy · 09-25-2006, 01:02 PM

the problem with this is who's fault is it the service writer that wrote the work order or did the tech put in the wrong oil.

WasabiPeas · 09-25-2006, 01:11 PM

Well I don't know which particular person is at fault but that's not my concern. It's the dealerships problem and they need to deal with it. I will definitely be taking it back to get flushed for sure but I was wondering if you think I should make a big deal outta this and try to get something out of this. For instance I have a cracked fog light (my Si is only 3 months old!), should I say hey you guys messed up big time with the oil change so I want to get my fog light replaced for free.

moxom · 09-25-2006, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WasabiPeas

Should I be overly worried about this?

Absolutely not. The 5W20 will in no way hurt the car's performance or life.

Jester FPS · 09-25-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by moxom

Absolutely not. The 5W20 will in no way hurt the car's performance or life.

True but that type of oil makes the car feel a lot slower. It's like putting in regular unleaded for the gas, might as well bought an r18 if you're going to treat it like one.

I had the same thing happen to me when I got my oil changed at the dealership so I understand where you're coming from, I had the oil changed the very next day to 5W-30 mobil 1.

***NBPRudy*** · 09-25-2006, 02:10 PM

It sounds to me like maybe it was a key punch error or possibly just billed out wrong by someone in the parts department.

I would have to think that the tech who did the oil change put the right oil in your car.

Some models obviously take different oils and it's alot easier for the parts department to bill it out wrong rather then have the tech put in the wrong oil.

***NBPRudy*** · 09-25-2006, 02:17 PM

Ummmm ok correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the SI take 5W20?

PRUMANS · 09-25-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NBPRudy

Ummmm ok correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the SI take 5W20?

The SI gets 5w30 and I believe the 1.8 engine gets 5w20. I have heard that some dealers are putting in 5w20 because that is primarily what they have in stock, even though the manual says put in 5w30.

moxom · 09-25-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester FPS

True but that type of oil makes the car feel a lot slower. It's like putting in regular unleaded for the gas, might as well bought an r18 if you're going to treat it like one.

That may be your experience but WasabiPeas did not notice that the 5W-20 was put in his car until he looked at the receipt. If the car's performance had been affected, he probably would have brought it in right away.

There are factors that can affect the performance of a car, such as the type of gas you use. And there are those that will have very little to no change in performance, such as a very minor change in oil viscosity.

If using the recommended oil viscosity makes you feel better, that's great but I would not call it a performance upgrade.

janaka · 09-25-2006, 04:03 PM

Why did you need to post this? are you so inept that you cannot even think for yourself?
the guy made one of two errors
1) put 5w20 instead of 5w30 in
or
2)mistyped it on the workorder

The answer to BOTH mistakes is take it back and point out the error, get it removed and put the correct oil in.

Geeze talk about a waste of bandwidth. Use some common sense. Its oil, its not like they filled the tank with Diesel fuel or something. *eyeroll*

uscgbeachbum · 09-25-2006, 04:11 PM

My LX says to use 5w-20. I spoke to my dad about this (Honda Service Advisor) and he says that its right. The ONLY difference between 5w-20 and 10w-30 is that 5w-20 is less viscous (thick) and has different climate properties. In todays age where 1 mpg will sell/not sell a car Honda designed the Civic engine to use less viscous oil (meaning more gas mileage). Its in the manual for the car. You can use either.

***'06Siguy*** · 09-25-2006, 04:30 PM

I thought all non-SI's got 0W20. ???

WasabiPeas · 09-25-2006, 04:38 PM

Gee Janaka what a crabapple you are! I was just curious as to what people would do in this situation...didn't mean to get your panties in a bunch...sorry !

***eugenekim.net*** · 09-25-2006, 04:43 PM

it's a glitch in the dealership system, my dealership shows 5w-20 too although they put 5w-30. call and ask to speak with the tech, he'll explain... hopefully

ndoelling · 09-27-2006, 02:22 AM

And the thermal properties at running temperatures between them are so slight, you would never notice a performance difference. Nice bike eugenekim, I race here in TX

***eugenekim.net*** · 09-27-2006, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ndoelling

And the thermal properties at running temperatures between them are so slight, you would never notice a performance difference. Nice bike eugenekim, I race here in TX

thank you.. im at the very beginning of training and i hope to do some competing in the near future. im a runner turned cyclist

All_bets_off · 09-27-2006, 03:01 PM

trade in your si for a new one, it's totally screwed. Make them throw in a fit for your trouble...

skittleslegend · 09-27-2006, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janaka

Why did you need to post this? are you so inept that you cannot even think for yourself?
the guy made one of two errors
1) put 5w20 instead of 5w30 in
or
2)mistyped it on the workorder

The answer to BOTH mistakes is take it back and point out the error, get it removed and put the correct oil in.

Geeze talk about a waste of bandwidth. Use some common sense. Its oil, its not like they filled the tank with Diesel fuel or something. *eyeroll*

Ironically, I find your post more of a "waste of bandwidth" than his. He had a genuine concern and before driving back to the dealer, which probably would've been a waste of his and/or the dealers time, he thought to ask here first. Coincidentally, it is YOU who is inept at thinking prior to typing...

WasabiPeas · 09-27-2006, 09:34 PM

Thanks Skittles! I love you and your candy !

09-25-2006, 12:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
WasabiPeas Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 / 0%	My Dealer Put the Wrong Oil in my Si !!!! HELP !!!! Hey I got my oil changed this Saturday and I just looked at the receipt today (Monday) and it shows a charge of $19.95 for 5W-20 oil !! I didn't even think about asking or making sure that they use the right oil viscosity for the Si..they are a Honda dealer for pete's sake! You think they would know what oil to use!!! I was going to call Honda Customer Care and then call the dealership but before I do that I was wondering what you guys would do in this situation. Should I be overly worried about this? I am pissed for sure but I need to know what a good way would be to deal with this situation. Thanks for your help.

09-25-2006, 04:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
*'06Siguy* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 29 Posts: 6,037 Scott iTrader: 3 / 100%	I thought all non-SI's got 0W20. ??? __________________

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drutoobored Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Orleans Posts: 504 andrew iTrader: 1 / 100%	i would go bring it bakk and have them flush it and put new one in.

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bhoy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 774 Marv iTrader: 7 / 100%	the problem with this is who's fault is it the service writer that wrote the work order or did the tech put in the wrong oil.

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WasabiPeas Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well I don't know which particular person is at fault but that's not my concern. It's the dealerships problem and they need to deal with it. I will definitely be taking it back to get flushed for sure but I was wondering if you think I should make a big deal outta this and try to get something out of this. For instance I have a cracked fog light (my Si is only 3 months old!), should I say hey you guys messed up big time with the oil change so I want to get my fog light replaced for free.

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janaka Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 559 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Why did you need to post this? are you so inept that you cannot even think for yourself? the guy made one of two errors 1) put 5w20 instead of 5w30 in or 2)mistyped it on the workorder The answer to BOTH mistakes is take it back and point out the error, get it removed and put the correct oil in. Geeze talk about a waste of bandwidth. Use some common sense. Its oil, its not like they filled the tank with Diesel fuel or something. eyeroll

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uscgbeachbum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 273 I laugh at ricers. iTrader: 0 / 0%	My LX says to use 5w-20. I spoke to my dad about this (Honda Service Advisor) and he says that its right. The ONLY difference between 5w-20 and 10w-30 is that 5w-20 is less viscous (thick) and has different climate properties. In todays age where 1 mpg will sell/not sell a car Honda designed the Civic engine to use less viscous oil (meaning more gas mileage). Its in the manual for the car. You can use either.

09-25-2006, 04:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
WasabiPeas Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Gee Janaka what a crabapple you are! I was just curious as to what people would do in this situation...didn't mean to get your panties in a bunch...sorry !

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ndoelling Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0%	And the thermal properties at running temperatures between them are so slight, you would never notice a performance difference. Nice bike eugenekim, I race here in TX

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All_bets_off Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, TX Age: 24 Posts: 881 Sean iTrader: 0 / 0%	trade in your si for a new one, it's totally screwed. Make them throw in a fit for your trouble...

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WasabiPeas Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks Skittles! I love you and your candy !