The prices of oil change.....vast difference

[Marie5656]

Realized today I was due for an oil change. Called one place, $75. Another was $100, Guess which one I am going to.....

 

[TheOtherRick]

I used to change my own, but even that is expensive now.

 

[dilettante]

I went to one of those quicky-lube joints and though they threw in a car wash it was far more than going to the dealership the next time. There they filled and checked tire air pressure, rotated the tires, did a battery test, and a software update as well.

 

[VisualBrian]

I used to change my own, but even that is expensive now.

It is more expensive even to do it yourself, but for me it's more about trust. I just don't trust the "fast oil change" places to do the job well. While I can I'll do it myself.

 

[Don M.]

I've only had my oil/filter changed at a dealer Once....years ago. I got a couple of miles away when the check engine light came on. and I pulled over immediately, and noticed a big streak of oil on the road behind me. I quickly had the car towed back to the dealer, where they found the oil pan plug missing....the "mechanic" obviously didn't tighten it properly. Luckily, the engine survived, but after that, I have Always done the task myself.

 

[VaughanJB]

Sadly, these jobs need to get done, or you risk higher repair costs.

Everything is higher priced these days. And one they go up, they never go back down.

 

[papa tiger]

I only change my oil using the finest Full Synthetic Motor oils. All done with Mixes.
After break in oil change 5W20's no way a lifetime oil for me. It's a fleet oil for mileage averages. Way too
Much noise coming from the motor.