I was wondering if the warranty covered scheduled maintence such as oil changes, and if not is it worth it to go to the dealership and get it changed anyways. Also, is synthetic oil really worth the extra money?

 

The warranty does not cover oil changes however I still bring mine in to a local TRUSTED dealership to do them only for the simple fact that the trade-in value is usually a bit higher if you have had your car maintenanced by a gm certified dealership. Also, if your car requires synthetic it is usually in there for a reason and should be put in.

 

Warranty doesn't cover oil changes and the like unless you paid extra specifically for it (I was offered 2 years maint. for like an extra $60 a month or something... f that, I'll do it myself) ...and if it's an ss/sc, it comes with Mobil 1 from the factory, and I wouldn't use anything other than that.

 

I just realized his comes with dyno from the factory....no real need for synthetic

WOOT WOOT 1,000TH POST!! ok I'm done now....lol

 

As far as I know oil changes are not covered under your warranty. I have never heard of any dealers ever covering that before. Me myself I always change my own oil, although I haven't done it yet in my Cobalt because I only have 1200 miles an the ODO. I like to do it myself cuase it is cheaper and gives me a chance to check everything out on my car. Just my opinion though.

 

Exactly. I'm not a mechanic by any means, but I like to know what makes stuff tick. And if it's my stuff, I want to know all the more.

 

oil changes are considered general maintenence, and warranty isn't part of it. If you buy a mitsubishi or VW, then they give free oil changes for two years.