Tech Tips
Oil changes -- How often is a slippery subject Q: My 2007 BMW 525i has reached 10,000 miles and I was concerned that the oil service light hadn't come on. When I tried to make an appointment for an oil change, the dealer informed me that they wouldn't do it until the oil service light triggered -- and this apparently occurs between 15,000 to 20,000 miles! I'm worried that that's too long. Should I change it anyway?
Q. I took my Honda Accord in for an oil change. Later, looking over the bill, I found that they charged me $1 for a washer. Are they nickel-and-diming me? (Or worse, charging me for something they didn't even need?)
Q. Our 2004 Camry LE with 2.4-liter engine makes a weird sound, almost like a rattle, when accelerating. The service department at the dealership where we bought the car says this is a problem some Camrys have but assures us that it is nothing to worry about.
