In my experience these specials at Firestone are used mainly to get people
in the shop so they can be "recommended" more service. The first few times I
used Firestone, they came up with all kinds of work that needed to be done
"right now".
For my truck (Ford Ranger, about 20 million of them in the US), I don't mind
using them for some standard stuff, but I would be hesitant taking a VW in,
especially if you have had no previous work done there.

Just my opinion,

Brian

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of hugo lerner
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 11:31 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: firestone lube special
>
>
> hey list,
> anybody have an opinion about getting a lube and filter
> change @ firestone
> for Stella(87 Westy).  they are having a special for $12.99.
> would they use a decent filter?
> i am going to be doing the head gaskets next month, and i
> need an oil change
> now so i thought for a short term fix this may be worth it.
>
> hugo @ slc, utah