How Much Are You Paying For An Oil Change?
It was less expensive when I used regular oil rather than synthetic. Now, I buy the oil at Autozone and have the dealer change it for $10. Oil costs anywhere from $20 (on special) to $36. Yes, I am paying more for an oil change, but I'm changing the oil every 6-8K miles instead of 3K.
Since parts aren't free, it's about $25-$30, depending on sales.
When I build some cabinets for the shop, I'll stock up to reduce that cost a bit further by buying in bulk.
Got my wife's changed for $15 the other day, because I'll be damned if I bust my ass in 100 degree heat for the CR-V.
When I build some cabinets for the shop, I'll stock up to reduce that cost a bit further by buying in bulk.
Got my wife's changed for $15 the other day, because I'll be damned if I bust my ass in 100 degree heat for the CR-V.
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B/C of that I stopped doing my own oil changes and it costs me about the same (~$35) to have it done with synthetic, and I change it every 10k or so. My wife's are free (thankfully) since Audi pays for maintenance. Otherwise they'd be like $70...
I am usually able to find a deal around the time my car is ready for an oil change.
It costs about $60 total, for two 5qt containers of mobil one synthetic and an oil filter.
Granted I only end up using 8 qts...I always leave the extra 2 qts for my friend.
It costs about $60 total, for two 5qt containers of mobil one synthetic and an oil filter.
Granted I only end up using 8 qts...I always leave the extra 2 qts for my friend.
Not very much I don't think. I perform all my own maintenance. The filters are the most expensive part, while the oil is purchased in thirty gallon drums. Overall I would say around $20.00 A little more for the synthetic, but overall quite economical.
Terry
Terry
I caught a grand opening sale a few months ago and stocked up.
My next few oil changes will be costing $15 for Mobil1 Synthetic + Mobil1 filter.
But generally, $25-$30.
My next few oil changes will be costing $15 for Mobil1 Synthetic + Mobil1 filter.
But generally, $25-$30.
Ramps cost about $40 to $50.
You can get a 5 qt jug of Mobil One from Walmart for $22.
I change the oil myself every 6 to 8 weeks using Mobil 1. $22 plus about $8 for a filter and 2-3 beers. You can dispose of the oil for free at Autozone.
Let's see....$77 a piece, 4 times a year = $308 a year. Do it your self = $120. Savings $188. Crawl on you back for a couple minutes.....it's worth it.
Last edited by RaviNJCLs; Aug 3, 2010 at 01:26 PM.
As for going to a dealer or any other place which claims to do them from no charge, I wouldn't care if a dealer or shop offered to pay me $50 to let them change my oil. As long as I am able to do it myself, no one else is going to touch my car.
How are they free if you pay for "parts"? If you're buying "parts" then you're still paying for an oil change. I know when I did my own oil it would still cost me about $40-$50 for the oil (synthetic) and filter.
B/C of that I stopped doing my own oil changes and it costs me about the same (~$35) to have it done with synthetic, and I change it every 10k or so. My wife's are free (thankfully) since Audi pays for maintenance. Otherwise they'd be like $70...
B/C of that I stopped doing my own oil changes and it costs me about the same (~$35) to have it done with synthetic, and I change it every 10k or so. My wife's are free (thankfully) since Audi pays for maintenance. Otherwise they'd be like $70...
Usually about $28 for Mobil1 5w20 and a decent average filter. Change it at home.
Lately, I've been doing my fiancee's car, too. I came to find out that since I'm doing the oil change on her car myself, I'm also somehow obligated to buy the oil and filter, too.
But I suppose that's just the start. I can't wait to see what else I have to pay for once we are married.
Lately, I've been doing my fiancee's car, too. I came to find out that since I'm doing the oil change on her car myself, I'm also somehow obligated to buy the oil and filter, too.

But I suppose that's just the start. I can't wait to see what else I have to pay for once we are married.
Usually about $28 for Mobil1 5w20 and a decent average filter. Change it at home.
Lately, I've been doing my fiancee's car, too. I came to find out that since I'm doing the oil change on her car myself, I'm also somehow obligated to buy the oil and filter, too.
But I suppose that's just the start. I can't wait to see what else I have to pay for once we are married.
Lately, I've been doing my fiancee's car, too. I came to find out that since I'm doing the oil change on her car myself, I'm also somehow obligated to buy the oil and filter, too.

But I suppose that's just the start. I can't wait to see what else I have to pay for once we are married.

You have no idea. What she has is hers and what you have, will be hers.
Pre-nup.
I used to pay about 37 bucks on the pathfinder at the local EZ lube.
My challenger....about $40 for synthethic (father in law does it at his shop)
Prius - free for the next two years.
My challenger....about $40 for synthethic (father in law does it at his shop)
Prius - free for the next two years.








