How Much Are You Paying For An Oil Change?

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 03:12 AM
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How Much Are You Paying For An Oil Change?

$30 at the local Cadillac dealer, but it seems like $40 is the average for dealers.

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 04:57 AM
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When I had my 3G TL, I only paid $10 at the Acura dealership, which was amazing.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 05:16 AM
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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.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 05:50 AM
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with taxes $31.95 for a regular oil change
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 07:07 AM
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Nothing. I get mine done free. I do all three of my vehicles myself, so my only costs are parts.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 07:18 AM
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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.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SouthernBoy
Nothing. I get mine done free. I do all three of my vehicles myself, so my only costs are parts.
so it really is not free. A lot of the oil changes for me have been free thanks to the dealer I go to and have been dealing with since 02.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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Since parts aren't free, it's about $25-$30, depending on sales.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:06 AM
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$30.00 even at a local independent Honda shop. They use Mobil 5w20 and Honda parts only.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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$60, I use Amsoil synthetic and a Amsoil filter. Change it once a year or every 15k miles.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Nothing. I get mine done free. I do all three of my vehicles myself, so my only costs are parts.
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...
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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$55 taxes included for mobil1 synthetic oil at my local Honda Dealer.

I'm supposed to change oil once a year of until the MID shows >15%.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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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.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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$77 on average for synthetic.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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DIY at my boy's shop. Whatever major brand of synthetic w/filter is on sale about $30 with tax.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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$77 on average for synthetic.

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CocheseUGA
yep. At the Saturn dealership (they're still open for service etc) the Acura dealership, AND my regular independent shop...the same at all three.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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^ Are you able to DIY and save yourself $40?
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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^ Are you able to DIY and save yourself $40?
I don't have ramps. Don't feel like crawling around on my back. Then I have to dispose of the used oil. Plus the Synth oil will cost around $45 - 50 alone.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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I think it's around $90 at my BMW dealer, but it's 6 quarters of full synthetic and free the 1st four years.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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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.




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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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I don't have ramps. Don't feel like crawling around on my back. Then I have to dispose of the used oil. Plus the Synth oil will cost around $45 - 50 alone.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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$30 for 5 quart container of Castrol Synthetic 5W-20 and a Honda OEM filter. Biggest hassle is taking the oil to recycling center, I wait until I have at least 5 gallons until going.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Bull semen?
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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35 or so for full syn (usually Amsoil or Mobil 1) and filter.
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What are you putting in? Seems high.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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Mobil 1. It is high, but that is the going rate around here.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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Oil change at my local acura dealer is usually around $25
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Mobil 1. It is high, but that is the going rate around here.
Good lord.
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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.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by pttl
I don't have ramps. Don't feel like crawling around on my back. Then I have to dispose of the used oil. Plus the Synth oil will cost around $45 - 50 alone.
Your numbers are a LOT off.

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.

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Originally Posted by nj2pa2nc
so it really is not free. A lot of the oil changes for me have been free thanks to the dealer I go to and have been dealing with since 02.
Notice, I said I get mine done free. I didn't say there were no costs involved... quite the contrary. But they are done free since I pay no one's labor.

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.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
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...
See post #32.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Bull semen?
Now that's a sticky issue.
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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.
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
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.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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the saying "whats yours is ours and whats mine is mine" comes to mind lol
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47.00 at the honda dealer for mobil 1 5w20 fully synthetic with filter. Pretty cheap considering its over 112.00 for a diagnostic fee that takes about 1 minute!
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Originally Posted by aznboi2424
the saying "whats yours is mine and whats mine is mine."
fixed for truth.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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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.
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