6spdtl-s

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looking for the best/cheapest place to buy materials needed for diy oil changes. I'm wondering if buying in bulk will help save some $.

-5w-20 oil
-oil filters
-crush washers

whats everyone using?

myron

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they usually have those at parts stores, why would you order that stuff? Unless there is a significant price change, but I doubt there will be.

6spdtl-s

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i was thinking buying in bulk would save some $$$. at least on the filters.

myron

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oh I see what you mean. I'd say search the oil changing threads and see what kind of filters and oil ppl use. Then when you make a decision on what you want, google it. That's usually what I do, but maybe someone knows of deals happening right now.

nate_0022

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https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/redline-oil-cheap-796331/
This seems to be a popular combo here. Redline out and royal purple oil filter. These are the cheapest prices I've found

Flyer92

Advance Auto Parts usually has a syn oil + oil filter special. Have you checked out their prices in your local area?

6spdtl-s

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i dont use sythetic. I've checked the prices in the area, I'm trying to see if theres something cheaper online.

BradE

You aren't going to get bulk pricing on oil in individual quart bottles. You'd have to buy it in 55 gallon drums at a minimum.

Since you are using regular dino oil, the cheapest place you're going to find it locally is in 5 quart jugs at Walmart.

6spdtl-s

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no bulk deals on filters?

6spdtl-s

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found this:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/buying-oil-filters-bulk-634842/

gonna check ebay too.

mn2trance

Right now, Advanced Auto Parts is having a special on oil filters from Purolator for $5. I just stocked up on them yesterday. Follow this link for the coupon for $10 off if you purchase $25 worth.

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/stock-up-those-oil-filter-798449/

I usually buy Mobil1 Synthetic 5W-20 in a 5 quart container at Wal-Mart.

sddale

The local auto parts stores usually run oil and filter specials. The best one seems to be buy 5 quarts of Mobil1 with a free Mobil1 filter. If you're not using synthetic Walmart for the oil and you can get filters from Amazon pretty inexpensively.

winkyyy

I just bought a whole box of Redline 5W-20 off of Amazon for $120 shipped and a royal purple oil filter from pep boys for $16. Expensive, but well worth the price. My car has never run better.

d-townhakuzo

Just go to walmart. Mobil 1 Synthetic-5qts. for only 21 bucks. Buy 5 and that should set you a while.

wsudu

Whomever said Advance Auto is correct. A year ago, I bought 6 (5 quarts + Filter) sets of Mobil 1 5w20 from them with the free filter and 20% off for $106 and free shipping because at that time there was no local pickup on that set. That was by far the best deal I have ever seen.

WRXtranceformed

I'm making a new thread about a new Advance Auto deal, keep your eyes open for it! 5 PureOne filters for $15!

Edit: Here's the link - https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/aap-special-5-pureone-filters-%2415-798669/

Toddy

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I run Amsoil and get it all at cost

mn2trance

Hmm . . . looks familiar to what I had posted earlier.

KaMLuNg

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hey wrxy... read the thread before you make new threads...

WRXtranceformed

I didn't click through your links...all I saw was filters for $5.

Majofo

Why are you going cheap on car maintenance?

6spdtl-s

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not sure if that was directed at me, but im not looking for a POS filter to save money, I'm looking for the best deal on oem quality or better filters.

CarrieLynn

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are you even allowed to change oil?

6spdtl-s

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get out of here woman, this is man talk. make me a chicken bacon ranch sandwich now!

CarrieLynn

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thats fine, i got you on the sandwich
but dont ask to use my nail polish remover or my hair dryer ever again!!

6spdtl-s

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keep those away from me.



back on topic - I ordered 5 purolator filters for 15.90. good enough deal for me.

estabro

I do the same. When it goes on sale (5 qt + premium filter) for about $27, I stock up.

I think this week then have Castrol Syn. A few months ago they had Mobil-1 at this price also.

Majofo

IMHO.. OEM Honda filters are junk. The cheapest filter I'd buy is K&N. It's a decent filter mfg'd by champ labs. I've been running a royal purple filter in the X and TL and it's been an outstanding filter. I dissected one last year after an extended oci and the integrity of the mesh backed filter media and anti drainback valve were like new. In regards to oil, you can still find good deals on group IV synthetics.. M1-EP is ~$20 for 5 qts. Doesn't get much better than that. If you decide on sticking with a group III oil, just don't fall for the marketing bs.

6spdtl-s

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I've seen conflicting stories on this, but can I switch from regular oil to sythetic with no issues?

Majofo

yep.. no problemo. The dealership uses a blend as well.

KaMLuNg

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unless you are on an extended oil change interval or boosted, i don't see the need for full synthetic... if you just follow the MID reminder, save the money and stick to dino...

Flyer92

+1. I stock up on the Mobil1 5w-20 & Bosch or PureOne filter.

Mighty Mouse

Walmart jugs for me. But if Costco has them on coupon I buy the 3 of the 6 quarts.