I want to change my own oil on my new car for a variety of reasons.
What I’m worried about is the fact that my carfax record won’t have oil change records, making it seem like I’m not taking good care of it. Will the resale value be potentially affected?
Is this a genuine concern or am I overthinking it? I will maintain a log book and records of oil purchased, but I’m not sure if that holds the same weight as it being on the carfax.
FWIW it’s part of Hyundai’s performance line (Elantra N) so I suspect people will take extra close look at maintenance of it.
Thank you!
I’ve never cared to seek out a carfax report. I’ve also done all of my own maintenance and repairs for decades, none of which were reported to carfax.
If you are planning on selling it some day to a private party, chances are, that person will not seek out a carfax report. But they will get a vibe from you on whether or not you can be trusted to tell them the truth. If you plan on selling to a dealership, they’ll inspect it and likely know whether or not it was maintained.
Do your own oil changes + everything else that is in your power to do. Buy a torque wrench and know how to use it. Forget about everything else.