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Oil Change for Car

Katcat1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:23:45 GMT

What happened to JIffy Lube? $43.99 for basic but when you add taxes and other fees it was $49. No thanks. There was a place next door charging $23 for oil change but too busy. So I drove to a place that was in my old neighborhood in Naperville. Drain oil, give new oil, check fluids and fill windshield fluid, check tires, check brakes, check lights and filters. Total $37. I can usually get an oil change for $30 when a special is on but nothing was on. I remember when Jiffy Lube was always crowded. That is not the case anymore and they offer other services, like replacing brakes. What is your average price for an oil change?

Re: Oil Change for Car

debfau — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:54:58 GMT

My car is only a little over 2 years old - so first two years when I went to dealership, Toyota paid for the oil change; now that it's past the two year mark the actual dealership will pay for oil change (they offer oil-change free for life of car).

Re: Oil Change for Car

SeaMaiden — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:01:08 GMT

My last oil change with fees and taxes cost about $56.

I also had done at the same trip, a tune up and one tire replaced that they detected a nail in the side wall. Could not be repaired....total bill for all was $1600.

I am thankful they caught the nail so I did not end up with a flat. They had a coupon I got in the mail I used that took off $50 on my bill. That was nice🙂

Re: Oil Change for Car

deeva — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:11:01 GMT

I go to the dealership. The oil change is usually $49. They do have discounts frequently.

Personally, it's worth paying a little more to make sure it's done correctly.

Re: Oil Change for Car

VaBelle35 — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:16:10 GMT

@debfau wrote:
My car is only a little over 2 years old - so first two years when I went to dealership, Toyota paid for the oil change; now that it's past the two year mark the actual dealership will pay for oil change (they offer oil-change free for life of car).

I have the same with my Toyota. I also don't have to pay for state inspections. I have to pay for emission inspections, but not the state.

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september — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:18:19 GMT

My car uses synthetic oil, so it's more like $75, but doesn't need to be done as often

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sunshine45 — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:25:40 GMT

@september wrote:
My car uses synthetic oil, so it's more like $75, but doesn't need to be done as often

synthetic oil is definitely the way to go. having a reliable service center and/or mechanic that you trust is also the way to go. i dont go to jiffy lube for oil changes. once was enough and i was lucky that it didnt cost me more to fix my car after they touched it. the cost and peace of mind is worth it.

Re: Oil Change for Car

Snowpuppy — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:01:40 GMT

I usually use the dealer where I work, too but currently using the no name local oil change guy.

$47 and that includes the upcharge for Valvoline.

Re: Oil Change for Car

Scooby Doo — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:26:28 GMT

I refuse to go to Jiffy Lube after they messed with my car and didn't hook up the hoses correctly. Then they said it was my fault because I wouldn't buy their air filter. Then an employee was five minutes late coming back from lunch so he was berated in front of the customers and was told that if it happened again he didn't need to come back.

I now go to a family run business. They're quick, it clean inside, and they don't push products. They show me the filter and will actually tell me that it's ok. They give $5 off to ladies on Tuesdays and always a free car wash. I paid about $37 for synthetic oil.

Re: Oil Change for Car

msgb — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:34:35 GMT

Many of the cars use synthetic oil.

My car is a 2011 and it uses synthetic.

I try to get coupons and go onto either the dealership or places that do opil changes and see if they have coupons on their site.

Re: Oil Change for Car

lianne — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:25:20 GMT

My car is a 1990 8 cylinder car that takes 8 quarts of synthetic oil and a special filter. Cost is $125

Re: Oil Change for Car

Cats3000 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:13:53 GMT

I get it done at my dealer. I use AMSOIL synthetic motor oil and an AMSOIL oil filter. I pay more. I believe it's worth the extra cost.

I don't trust any of those so-called quick oil change places. Have no idea of what products they use or the knowledge/skills/abilities of the people they employ.

Re: Oil Change for Car

Meowingkitty — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:25:38 GMT

I take mine to the Kia dealership and it $29.00 for an oil change with synthetic oil. I won't go to Jiffy Lube again. To expensive and I don't feel they have my best interests. I once went in there and they forgot to hook up something too.

Re: Oil Change for Car

Ibby114 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:59:40 GMT

I find the quick oil change places are always more pricey- it's the convenience of driving in/out. They also try to upsell lots of other fluids, services (filters), etc. I'll only go if I'm really short on time - I keep the coupons handy just in case! I usually go to my local Pep Boys- I always have coupons! Using them, they send me even more coupons. I just had a synthetic oil change plus needed to change the air filter- it was around $80. My car requires the pricier synthetic oil, but you're good for another 6,000 (or even 7,000) miles.

Re: Oil Change for Car

Mominohio — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:06:52 GMT

My husband is a mechanic, so I haven't paid for an oil change (except for filter and oil) since the mid 1990's!

But I will say, there can be a world of difference in what different places consider an oil change, what brand and quality of products are being used, what other things they offer in the price, and the knowledge of the staff.

They type and brand of oil is important, as most have now gone to synthetics, and there is a world of difference in the quality of filters. And a place that just hires uncertified workers to do 'simple' things like oil changes, often don't get it right, don't get the filter on correctly, use the wrong oil (it's important to use the right weight, and they right type you had before or suitable for your engine).

So basically I'm saying a simple oil change isn't really all that simple, and looking for the cheapest place might end up costing much much more in the long run. It's good to learn what your car needs, what brands of products are best, and make sure you are getting that in your service.

Re: Oil Change for Car

Allegheny — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:20:08 GMT

I go to the Nissan dealership where I purchased my car in 1993. They provide me a free oil/filter change and annual inspection for as long as I own the car. Its a 40 minute drive, but worth it.

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shoptilyadropagain — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:23:31 GMT

I take my Toyota to the dealership where I purchased it every 6 months for the recommended maintenance as needed, checkup and an oil change if needed. I feel cheated....my dealership charges me for oil changes after the warranty is up. I feel better taking it there as I know they're all certified.

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ID2 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:31:23 GMT

My dh changes the oil in all of our vehicles. Always has.

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RollTide2008 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:29:39 GMT

Jiffy Lube is quite a bit more expensive than the dealership. There is a Jiffy Lube handy to my office and I can easily be in and out on my lunch break. The dealership is on the other side of town, and it almost always requires leaving it with them or camping out in their waiting room for far longer than it takes to drink a cup of coffee and read the newspaper. I don’t mind paying for that level of convenience.

Re: Oil Change for Car

Katcat1 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:02:41 GMT

It is always an education with a car. My oil does not need to be changed for 5,000 miles but I do it at 4,000 to 4,500 to be safe since it's a 2005 Toyota. Times have changed because when Jiffy Lube first opened everyone was going to them and prices were reasonable and they were reliable. Now most are independently owned and their prices are too high.

@ID2 I'll be over in 4,000 miles for my oil change. LOL At least you know your oil changes are being done right!!