ILX oil change price WTF
#1
ILX oil change price WTF
I just called the dealership and they said it was going to be 135 dollars for an oil change. They are claiming that it has to use synthetic oil and that is the reason why its so expensive. The manual states its a ow-20 detergent oil. My rsx cost 65 for an oil change, 135 is something I would expect to be paying for a bmw or a benz.
How much are they charging you guys? 135 seems way to steep for this car, I am probably going to do it myself then.
How much are they charging you guys? 135 seems way to steep for this car, I am probably going to do it myself then.
Last edited by ads; 06-04-2013 at 12:49 PM.
#2
tell them exactly what you just told us.
tell them that you know what is supposed to go into the engine and it SHOULD cost about $65.
all it sounds like is they are fishing for suckers.
and you are not a sucker.
either tell them how much you want to pay (~$65) or do it yourself.
they are called "stealerships" for a reason.
tell them that you know what is supposed to go into the engine and it SHOULD cost about $65.
all it sounds like is they are fishing for suckers.
and you are not a sucker.
either tell them how much you want to pay (~$65) or do it yourself.
they are called "stealerships" for a reason.
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justnspace (06-04-2013)
#6
@ the title.
I agree with Justin. You could buy your own oil, oil filter, and take your car to the dealer or an indenpendent shop and just pay for labor. Just keep your receipts. You don't have to go to the dealer to have maintenance done. Getting your car serviced at other places will not void your warranty, just keep your receipts to show proof that you have been keeping up with the maintenance.
IDK if anyone can correct me on this, but I thought 0 weight oils were synthetic, I didn't think they made dino oil (non-synthetic) in that weight.
BTW you can also take your car to the Honda dealer as well. Or find another Acura dealer that's not to far away and check that one out.
I agree with Justin. You could buy your own oil, oil filter, and take your car to the dealer or an indenpendent shop and just pay for labor. Just keep your receipts. You don't have to go to the dealer to have maintenance done. Getting your car serviced at other places will not void your warranty, just keep your receipts to show proof that you have been keeping up with the maintenance.
IDK if anyone can correct me on this, but I thought 0 weight oils were synthetic, I didn't think they made dino oil (non-synthetic) in that weight.
BTW you can also take your car to the Honda dealer as well. Or find another Acura dealer that's not to far away and check that one out.
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#10
$135 is somewhere around what my grandmother's S550 costs for an oil change. No way I'd pay that much for an Acura oil change. Maybe in something like an NSX, but even then, that's high to me.
Another reason I do my own.
Another reason I do my own.
#11
Question: whats the difference between an S550 and an ILX?
Answer: one holds more oil. 9qts vs 4qts.
Question:if 5 quarts cost on average 40 dollars; where is the other $ going?
Answer: in those Mercedes Tech's pockets
if you buy your own oil and do your own maintenance; there isnt a reason to spend upwards of 100 on an oil change.
Answer: one holds more oil. 9qts vs 4qts.
Question:if 5 quarts cost on average 40 dollars; where is the other $ going?
Answer: in those Mercedes Tech's pockets
if you buy your own oil and do your own maintenance; there isnt a reason to spend upwards of 100 on an oil change.
Last edited by justnspace; 06-04-2013 at 03:20 PM.
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Not sure if they still use the canister filters that my old Benzes did, but they weren't cheap either.
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OP-did you ask for an oil change or did you ask for an "A" service? the semantics is what will dictate price. ask for an "oil change" and it'll be around $45 or $70 for synthetic. ask for an "A service" and you'll get some ridiculous price like $120 or $135 like you were quoted.
i ask for an oil change. not the "A/B service" most dealers do a courtesy inspection anyway (which covers some of the items in the B service).
i ask for an oil change. not the "A/B service" most dealers do a courtesy inspection anyway (which covers some of the items in the B service).
#15
You can buy a 5 quart container of Mobil 1 0W-20 for around $23.00 at Wal-Mart. Get a good filter, like the Purolator PureOne for about $5.00 and do it yourself. You'll save a bundle and be certain that the car has the right oil and filter. You'll save so much that you can buy a pair of light weight ramps and tire chocks (about $50). The ILX 2.4 is an easy car to do.
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You can buy a 5 quart container of Mobil 1 0W-20 for around $23.00 at Wal-Mart. Get a good filter, like the Purolator PureOne for about $5.00 and do it yourself. You'll save a bundle and be certain that the car has the right oil and filter. You'll save so much that you can buy a pair of light weight ramps and tire chocks (about $50). The ILX 2.4 is an easy car to do.
I asked for service A i believe which is just suppose to be an oil change. THe lady said they use full synthetic which is why its so expensive. I'll call tomorrow and talk to them again.
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thanks for the info! I will have to see thursday. I called honda and they quoted 58 dollars for an oil change.
I asked for service A i believe which is just suppose to be an oil change. THe lady said they use full synthetic which is why its so expensive. I'll call tomorrow and talk to them again.
I asked for service A i believe which is just suppose to be an oil change. THe lady said they use full synthetic which is why its so expensive. I'll call tomorrow and talk to them again.
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Acura_Dude (06-05-2013)
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absolutely right. I called and asked just for an oil change and it came down to 68 i believe. Weird how that works
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Bosch filters are fine, as are pretty much all name brand oil filters. Don't be swayed too much by the chatter that claims that this or that oil filter is so much better than another one. The roads would be littered with blown engines if any of them actually didn't do what they were supposed to (and though I can't speak for right now, historically, Fram was the OE supplier for Honda).
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Gonna go with my Royal Purple and an Acura filter for this one, too. I've used it since I had my third gen RX7 in '93. I was working for Mobil at the time. We used RP in some of our rotating equipment in the plant, go figure. It'll be just fine.
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