How Much Are You Paying For An Oil Change?
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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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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...
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$77 on average for synthetic.
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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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^ Are you able to DIY and save yourself $40?
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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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#23
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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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35 or so for full syn (usually Amsoil or Mobil 1) and filter.
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Mobil 1. It is high, but that is the going rate around here.
Mobil 1. It is high, but that is the going rate around here.
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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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#32
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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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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...
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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.
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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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.
What she has is hers and what you have, will be hers.
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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.
My challenger....about $40 for synthethic (father in law does it at his shop)
Prius - free for the next two years.