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re: Is there a bigger racket than getting your oil changed?
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:48 am to deathvalleyfreak43
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:48 am to deathvalleyfreak43
I have never paid close to that.
I go to quick places
I go to quick places
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Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:48 am to lnomm34
Let us not forget that these places keep records which are then reported on the Carfax as well as not voiding warranties which give these places a leg-up.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:49 am to deathvalleyfreak43
100 bucks.....lol....you fool
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:49 am to deathvalleyfreak43
Got mine changed the other day. Dude sold me on the platinum oil cleaning and change. $122 total. Only took an hour and a half. Hell of a deal and the truck has never ridden better.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:49 am to deathvalleyfreak43
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What kind of chump would pay almost $100 for a service everyone can do at home...
LOL
I know dealerships who only charge $40
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:49 am to deathvalleyfreak43
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Is there a bigger racket than getting your oil changed?
This one is pretty big.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:51 am to deathvalleyfreak43
It's worth it for me to get my oil changed at the local lube joint.
Now if I can just figure out why my air filter and wiper blades keep needing to be replaced!
Now if I can just figure out why my air filter and wiper blades keep needing to be replaced!
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:53 am to deathvalleyfreak43
I used to drive a car that took ten quarts of oil. It was cheaper for me to have it done than to buy the oil, filter and do it myself.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:54 am to shutterspeed
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wiper blades
What happened with wiper blades being so expensive? The cheapest set I could find was $50,a guy in front of me was buying at set for $75 and said they were worth it.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:54 am to deathvalleyfreak43
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pay almost $100 for a service everyone can do at home...
I pay about $40. They check all my fluids and fill them, vacuum my vehicle and it takes 15-20 min. Well worth it.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:54 am to deathvalleyfreak43
Changing your own oil is messy then u have to dispose of it. I buy my own oil and filter and give the guy at the oil place $20 to change it.
It saves about $40 to do it that way and no mess.
It saves about $40 to do it that way and no mess.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:55 am to deathvalleyfreak43
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Are people really too lazy to unscrew a cap and dump the oil in a hole??
I think it’s more the getting under the car and taking the old filter off that is the problem.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:55 am to Bryno1960
I changed my own for years but I just don't feel like going through the hassle of having to dispose of it etc to save $40 per year.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 11:58 am to Topwater Trout
AND, they will do a free "fluid-check" anytime you want if you have one of their stickers on your windshield. They will fill what needs filling and check your tire pressure, as well. All of this is a net benefit if your vehicle begins acting up, especially if it's a day when the weather is not nice.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 12:00 pm to fallguy_1978
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hassle of having to dispose of it
Yeah such a hassle to walk to the end of your driveway and dump it down the storm drain
Posted on 6/18/19 at 12:00 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
While i think 100 is pretty high, i have a hard time believing all the people in this thread paying less than 40 bucks
i tend to pay around 65-70 for a V8 truck using synthetic blend, includes tire rotation
the 5-minute places tend to charge quite a bit too, for the convenience I assume
i tend to pay around 65-70 for a V8 truck using synthetic blend, includes tire rotation
the 5-minute places tend to charge quite a bit too, for the convenience I assume
Posted on 6/18/19 at 12:02 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
It’s only a racket if you’re dumb and let it be. If you buy their filters and wipers, etc.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 12:03 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
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Yeah such a hassle to walk to the end of your driveway and dump it down the storm drain
Your driveway is probably on a slope, just unscrew the drain plug and let the oil trickle down there on its own.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 12:07 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
I drive an F250(insert baw/truck nut/plant jokes) and do all my own service, an oil change at a shop will usually run around $120, it takes 3.25 gallons(13 quarts) of oil. I do it myself and save $50 each time. Every other oil change I do fuel filters & air filter too, a shop to do oil/oil filter/fuel filters/air filter is usually $200+, I do it all on my own for about $110. The entire process takes me about 15 minutes at most.
Posted on 6/18/19 at 12:10 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
1. I use synthetic since I drive a lot of city miles.
2. I would rather the oil be disposed of properly than to dump it out back.
3. The place near my house also checks on everything else (cabin air filter, brakes, etc.)
To me it's worth the convenience. (Plus I get coupons in the mail every month)
2. I would rather the oil be disposed of properly than to dump it out back.
3. The place near my house also checks on everything else (cabin air filter, brakes, etc.)
To me it's worth the convenience. (Plus I get coupons in the mail every month)
This post was edited on 6/18/19 at 12:11 pm
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