I haven't changed my fuel filter since I purchased my car, granted, that wasn't too long ago, but I have no clue as to when it was done prior to that. After reading the write-up on how to do it, it doesn't sound like it's the most fun thing to do, so I figure I'll just have someone else do it. Can a quick-lube place change it? Is there anything they can screw up? Could I be getting a low quality filter if I go to a quicky place?

If I should stay away from these places, where's a good place to get it done? Regular mechanic? Should it be a rotary specialist? (I don't see why it would, but maybe)... Mazda dealership? (they may be more likely to have the correct filter?)

thanks.

 

Dood: If something as easy as changing your fuel filter can be screwed up, I guarantee you Jiffy Lube will turn it into an abortion! Go to a rotary specialist - since they do it all the time it's relatively easy for them to do and probably cheaper since they won't literally rip your fuel line hoses out, and if they do, chances are they will have the CORRECT metric line in stock to replace it. (sometimes it's impossible to pull the old filter out without slitting the hose, they can get stuck on pretty hard - do not replace the fuel line with anything except metric since it will most likely leak) Stay away from any Mazda dealership, an RX7 is as foreign to them as a Porsche.

 

Dudes, WTF!! Jiffy Lube is the premier rotary tuner in my state. When I had turbo problems, they added oil. When my AST was leaking, they added oil, I had a cooling issue that required a sit down with the five regional managers of the corporation. After days of intensive study and rigorous computer modeling and testing, it was determined that adding oil would be the best way to approach this difficult mechanical issue. How dare you undermine the great minds at Jiffy Lube. There was a time when I had a problem with my fuel delivery, and a guru at Jiffy Lube, took a massive hit off the synthetic oil bong and voila, my problem was solved, I simply needed to add oil. Jiffy Lube, you're the best.

 

I wouldnt let Jiffy lube even change my OIL!!!!!!!
on any of my cars!!!!
heard too many horror stories such as using in impact gun on the drain bolt!!!! holy s**t!!!!!

 

And they are a subsidiary of Jiffy POP.

So after you Jiffy LUBE you can Jiffy POP. Then take your driving suit to Jiffy Cleaners.



Try it yourself. It's not that bad. Especially if you like the smell of gas!

 

1st experince with jiffy lube: ALfa Romeo, the 20w50 was empty, but they told me this after they drianed the previous oil.

2nd: RX7, they over filled it by a quart! argh

3rd: VW, underfilled by 1 quart after I told them it was 16v not 8v engine. In addition, didn't screw back the cooant cap porperly left me standed on road.

4th and final encounter: Brought them filter and WASHER for RX7, bastards forgot to put on washer, now I have to tighten the ****** thing every weekend.

WHy did I go so many times? I just couldn't be convinced that people are that stupid, but they are, trust me they can srew up the simplest tasks.

 

Jiffy Lube; wasn't that one of those cat houses
down in Naha Okinawa?

 

I agree with doing it yourself, the only reason you should even associate with the dealer is if for the factory filter if you have nowhere else to get one...

Jiffy Lube wouldn't even be able to find your fuel filter, much less have a person with enough expertise to reach back above the diff to get it out correctly.

 

OK, DAMMIT ALL! I'm cancelling the order I placed today with my broker for more Jiffy Lube stock. (Maybe they should re-name the place K-Y lube, 'cause you know you're going to take it in the butt when you walk in there!) So Brian, does that answer your question? Sure is nice to have friends out there looking out for our young rotorites.......