Locate an Auto Repair Shop in Appleton, Wisconsin

Appleton, WI Car Consumer Discussions

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by drotse on Sun Oct 19 20:33:03 PDT 2008

Call the dealership in Eau Claire Wisconsin. The VW dealership where I had the warranty work done on my 2001 Passat. Ask for the service manager. They honored the fact that I used Amsoil 5W-40 European Car formula, every 3,000. Now Pat you must have been reading my posts, because you have been censoring them. You know that this is what I have been telling you and everyone else, Just because the oil is not on the list of " ... generally available oils ..." does not mean that the list is a complete list of approved oils. Call the VW dealership, any VW dealership and see for yourself. Call the VW dealership in Columbus, Ohio Byers. Call the VW dealership in Appleton Wisconsin.

Re: 2008 MDX with Tech+PTG [ssknight2]

by collin2 on Sat Oct 04 08:02:57 PDT 2008

boyland acura in Appleton, WI. Let me know if you can get similar deal. Good luck!

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by drotse on Wed Oct 08 06:58:10 PDT 2008

Wow. So who else as said didly about the active class action suit? who has given these folks any technical information about Mobil1 namely that you can't filter it as good as you can Amsoil. Who has preached KEEP RECORDS. DO YOUR OIL CHANGES. I e only CRY CRY CRY about VW not honoring their warranty. I have had no problems. People with sludge problems should learn that they have to read to book and take responsibility. Amsoil at interval is the best oprotection you have. Yes it cost more but if you are not going to keep your records, then I don't care how little you pay for your oil you are going to loose. If in fact they preople reading this thread want a solution to their problems and their engine is uot of warranty then the BEST THING they can do is find a reputable mechanic flush the daylights out of their engine, as a fact I have the protocol that VW uses right infront of me. Here is how they do it. They take the vave cover( they call it a head cover) off. They inspect each cam cap(one at a time). They then make determination about to clean or replace engine ( the engine is a factory certified rebuild. If it needs cleaning they clean pan replace hoses, they the use the BG system with 6 qts. of cleaner. They adjust cam tensioner they replace oil with a standard oil run the engine for a certain amout of time then drain engine then replace with their Valvoline(not my choice) synthetic bulk oil then say its ok. Now Personally my son's car come out of the shop tomorrow. He is in school in Menomonie, Wis. he is going to drive it to Appleton this weekend. He is going to go to a Dealership( where he has some kind fo an arraingment with the dealer(GMC)to do the labor for like $15, he supplies(I supply) oil (amsoil) and a 1mc. filter(Amsoil manufactured by Hastings) and get rid of the Valvoline. I figure the 180 or so miles gives the valvoline enough time to get rid of anyu left over solvents left in the engine. The Amsoil then will give that protection required without breaking down. Now, Mr Host, if the people reading this THREAD don't understand that this is the best they can do for their car then wo be un to them. And you. What the heck is his input? THat mobil1 is the only oil worth putting in an engine? That Amsoil is not approved? That these engines have sludge problems. All engines HAVE sludge problems if the owner is not smart enough to get educated about the kind of engines they have in their cars!!!!!! Has he let people know about the active class action suit? If he has done any of this prior to my involvement with this forum then I appoligize ! ! I am on bended knee. But all that I have heard is how I have lead the masses of sheeple down a bad path and have told them to increase their OCI. When nothing is furtjer from the truth. this is all about SLUDGE. If people KEPP RECORDS, then VW WILL honor their warranty ! ! ! This is not hearsay all they have to do if they have problems is cell the dealer and act intelligent. If their car is older than 8 yrs. then they better start being informed ! Amsoil is better than Mobil1. Yea it costs more. Yes it protects better! Just call Mobil Tech Support 1-800-662-2545 and ask them if their product can be filtered down past 1mc. . It can not!!! Go to this site http://www.synthetic-oil-tech.com/d.cgi/1431475/amsoil_vs_mobil1.htm And read ! Now we are talking about Sludge. And how to keep away from it. You infer I am off point. OK the readers out there I ask you where else is that much info presented in any more of a concise amount of verbage ? Who the heck is altair anyway? Lets talk sludge and i's remedy not some other person's persona. I don't want to dominate this thing I want more information and this altair has not iven me anything that is new to learn. The other readers can figure it out for them selves but all they really want is to hace someone else tell them what top do! I never told anyone to extend their OCI I juat toold them the truth.

Re: June Incentives [packrfan]

by mwasnidge on Tue Jun 03 12:23:15 PDT 2008

Yeah, sorry, that is for an auto, premium also. Had quotes from dealers in Appleton, Green Bay and Oshkosh. I qualify for the VIP program which is 2% under invoice, so depending on options is roughly $400-$500 under invoice. Had a quote for $23,787 for all that I listed in the previous post except side nets and moonroof air deflector and all other dealers matched it. Still want to try and get another couple hundred off though. I would think you should be looking at getting the same kind of deal less 1k for MT. Will keep you posted... Mark

Lease 2008/2009 in Wisconsin

by rwschill on Thu May 15 10:11:51 PDT 2008

Looking for RX350 in Wis/Minn area. Who has best prices in this area - Minn, Appleton, Milwaukee, and Madsion? Is it better to lease a 2008 or 2009 now? Thanks

Re: any prices in IL [semantic2]

by medema7 on Mon Mar 03 16:56:20 PST 2008

Although we are not in Illinois ( I'm originally from Palos Park, IL) we purchased an 08 Touring no-pax today in Milwaukee, WI. as we live in Appleton, WI. BTW Wilde Honda is Wisconsin's largest Honda dealer. and they were extremely courteous and professional during the purchase process. Since we are neighbors, here are the numbers: Sale price $34,160.00 (includes destination) Cross Bars $250.00 (All options include installation) All season pack. $494.00 (includes mud flaps, all season mats, trunktray Door edge guards $86.00 Wheel locks $101.00 Fenderwell trim $142.00 Darkwood trim, dashboard $250.00 Darkwood trim window switch & cupholders $264.00 Service fee $119.00 Total $35,866.00 2006 Odyssey EXL trade -$21,300.00 35K miles good condition Balance $14,566.00 sales tax 5% $728.30 title fee $89.00 Out the door price $15383.30 How did I do? My guess is somewhere in the middle. Be careful about your trade. The local idiot internet sales person in Appleton wanted to give me $17,700 for my trade. I politely told him where he could stick his offer. ( keep clear of Gustman Honda in Appleton, WI) BTW keep a sharp eye on the calculations. It appears Wilde charged me the service fee twice ( $119.00 plus tax) I'm sure it was not intentional. I would also like to thank all of the Odyssey contributors to this website who aided me in this deal. I could not have done this deal without all of your input. Thank you!!!!!!! I hope this will help someone else get a good deal on their new Touring no pax. Also the deal was all internet excluding the visit for the trade. I was surprised to see two dealers up here who never responded to internet quotes. Wilde clearly wants the business and they earned it.