Re: Question after my first oil change
Yes, everyone in the U.S. should of received a plastic trifold with the owner's manual, a maintenance log and a warranty booklet. For those that didn't, you can find what is covered in the "A" and "B" service in the owners manual, starting on p. 232.
You did a good job of describing how the FSS counts down and how you may or may not get more/less than 7,000 miles between oil changes. I too have went well into the 9,000 mile range. (This has been debated in length in other older threads and I am of the belief you use the specified manufacture's fluids and schedule service as dictated by the FSS).
Off Topic:
One thing to note concerning the "B" service that I have not seen anyone mentioned in this forum. Although not a critical item, don't forget about the HVAC filter. It's supposed to be changed during the "B" service but I let it slide till I had the car almost two years with 23k on the odometer.
My dealer charged $48.60 for the filter and wanted $27.50 to install it. They have been selling Crossfire's since Aug '03 and didn't even have one in stock. The parts manager said I was the first to request one. I asked why it wasn't on hand since it was a scheduled service item. He said if they used two in a one year period they will keep them on hand, otherwise they have to order it as needed. After it came in I did it myself saving a few $$$ and a second trip to the dealer to have it put in.
Note: I live in a dusty area and the HVAC filter wasn't in all that bad of shape. I don't think you need to do it every "B" service as suggested.
Last edited by ben47; Nov 13, 2005 at 11:20 AM.