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My 1st Service Pass Coming Up. Question

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I hope I posted this in the correct topic forum.
Im due for my first service soon. I have always done my own oil changes but for records and since it’s included Im going to let the dealer do it.
Reluctantly.
My question, is the dealer compelled to use Honda branded oil ? I ask because Ive seen 55 gal drums of motor oil there before. Sorry but I just cant put an unknown oil brand in my engine. I just cant, call me anal I get it.

Would you fellas agree that reading this:

The dealer is compelled to use Honda branded parts and oil ?

Opinions fellas ?


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👍 Thank you fdeno! If an owner has encountered any problems with their Ridgeline simply from the type of oil used by their dealer, then I am still waiting to hear about it? RIP common sense, (That is as much as I can say without getting banned for not being “politically correct!”) ☹
Bill
Also, hate to break this to you but they probably won’t change the oil filter on the first oil change. You ‘ll be able to tell if the filter was changed by whether or not the truck drips oil for a few days after service!
We have encountered zero issues from our dealer doing our oil changes for the past four years! This continual, all inclusive, vigilante style, dealer bashing sure does get tiresome! 😡
Bill
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Unfortunately, that's unusual. :)
In your “the glass is half empty” opinion!
Bill
I’ve wondered if wjfyfe might be using this dealer. I think there are only 3 Honda dealers in Montana.
We haven't become associated with a dealer here yet in Montana. Billings is a bit of drive but if they are as good as you say they are, I do have a brother there so that could be made to work. I will drive further to patronize a good service provider. To put myself into a hypocritical position, our local Honda dealer here in Great Falls is owned by Lythia, but past experience with two Lithia dealers in he past where both have proven themselves to be unscrupulous so presently I am avoiding them. We do have a dealer in Helena, but I have little to no information about them other than they also handle Toyota and Ford, but they are probably who we will try first when the MM pops here soon.

Bill
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